Sydney to Hobart Race Coming Fast
Monday December 24, 2007
Sorry, but I cannot think of a better present than following some world-class sailboat racing on Christmas. Thanks to the Sydney to Hobart race happening over the International Date Line, ... Read More
It is Green, but is it a Sailboat?
Friday December 21, 2007
The first new cargo ship to harness wind power in over a century was launched last week in Germany. The 132-meter Beluga SkySails is in part propelled by a huge ... Read More
Open Letter
Tuesday December 18, 2007
To: About.com Editors
From: Your Sailing Guide
Re: Two Tickets, please
Dear Editors,
As your dedicated Sailing Guide, and in the interests of promoting thorough and comprehensive journalism in covering all aspects of the ... Read More
And Some of It's Tragic
Thursday December 13, 2007
John Thompson, the 54-year-old lawyer from Northern Ireland injured while sailing his boat Avocet in the ARC Rally, died late today.
Mr. Thompson was critically injured after being hit in the ... Read More
No Joke
Wednesday December 12, 2007
Stories beginning with "an Irish lawyer and two doctors" often have a funny punch line a few seconds later. This one doesn't.
The BBC is reporting that John Thompson, a lawyer ... Read More
Somewhere In The Indian Ocean
Wednesday December 12, 2007
In the last 24 hours, I managed to brush my teeth a few times, sleep pretty well; get some work done. Meanwhile... Somewhere in the Indian Ocean, this guy, alone, ... Read More
U.S. Sailing Holiday Cards
Thursday December 6, 2007
'Tis still the season for buying Holiday cards -- barely.
For you busy sailors who haven't run out and bought this year's supply of Holiday greetings, U.S. Sailing is reporting that ... Read More