Attrition and Black Boxes
On the first attempt last year the challenges I had to continuing were mainly mechanical: loss of battens from the sail, damaged staysail...
Tenth Day Post Bermuda
North of Brazil ten days since after sailing for six days from St. Augustine, I rounded Bermuda to begin the challenge on Dodge Morgan's...
Sargassum, Water Ballast and an Uncomfortable Night
From St. Augustine to round Bermuda took six days. Alarm rang every hour and my first job was to clean the two hydro generators from...
Bermuda Rounded and On My Way for the Existing Records
After six and a half days I crossed the 900+ miles to Bermuda and at 1:46 pm EST I crossed the start line with a strong breeze. Bermuda...
Leg One to Bermuda
The wind is down to 9 knots (10 mph) blowing just east of north while I struggle to the northeast to round Bermuda placing it on my...
10:00 am Departure, Sunday November 9th
Departure from City Dock is confirmed for 10:00 am Sunday. It's a go and all is ready. Kiwi Spirit is chomping at the bit almost ripping...
On the Road Again - Sunday, November 9th at 10:00 am
With respect to Willie Nelson I am to be "on the road again." Three international offshore yacht races, two of which I gained line honors...