January-February 2017

Dominica (accent on third syllable), also called Dominique due to her French history or Wai’tu Kubuli (which means “tall is her body”), is considered the most unspoiled island of the Caribbean.

The 13th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race starts in October in Alicante, Spain. At nearly 45,000 nautical miles, the route is the longest in the 44-year history of the event that was born as the Whitbread in 1973. And with many more miles in the Southern Ocean as the previous editions, this will likely be the toughest VOR yet.

What’s new for 2017: Block Island Race Week, Warrior Sailing, SailAhead, Marion Bermuda, Oakcliff, Offshore Sailing School, clean regattas, NESS, Moorings, BVI Airways, Lake Champlain Sailing, Safety at sea videos, One Simple Question

The America’s Cup Qualifiers and Finals in Bermuda are rapidly approaching.

Thames YC Sailors Win Secor Volvo ‘Onboard Reporter’ Video Award

When, or if, people think about ‘round the world sailing, most likely Joshua Slocum comes to mind.

dispatches from the Rath family (Colin & Pam, daughters Breana, Mariel and Nerina), who departed Stamford, CT in the fall of 2014 for a worldwide cruise aboard their Hanse 545 Persevere.

A popular figure on the Newport, Rhode Island sailing scene since the early 1980s, Bill MacGowan’s influence and work is present all around town, both on the water and ashore.

To expand on Simon’s article I offer the following observations from my 30 years of teaching sailing and cruising to adults.

The medal was won by Jim Weekes, an American who crewed on a 6 Metre yacht called Llanoria.