March 2017

The 30th anniversary edition of Quantum Key West Race Week, organized by by the Storm Trysail Club, was held January 15 – 20, 2017 in Key West, FL. The regatta saw seven racing classes complete 10 or 12 races, all as scheduled.

If it’s late winter, that means it’s nearly time for America’s mega-regatta. Sperry Charleston Race Week runs from Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23 in Charleston, SC, and sailors in the Northeast are getting pumped to head south. © Charleston Race Week/Tim Wilkes photo Sperry Charleston Race Week has built a reputation as a keystone event, signifying the beginning of the spring sailing season. Part of the event’s popularity is due to the competitor-centric outlook that…

By Vincent Pica District Commodore, First District, Southern Region (D1SR) United States Coast Guard Auxiliary There is a natural tendency to shy away from the unfamiliar, especially when you can’t get the words back. Remember the first time you were faced with a phone answering machine: “leave your message after the beep” – BEEP! Now what? Even today, that beep can strike fear into the hearts of some. Now, how about multiplying that a hundred-fold to everyone…

At the 24th Annual Providence Boat Show, the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) recognized Kate as the Rhode Island Boater of the Year.

We departed from Tahiti at our usual time in the afternoon for yet another full moon sail with 12 knots of trade winds on our beam to Bora Bora. When we sail these voyages from island to island, it never ceases to amaze me that there is no one out there.

Clean Ocean Access (COA), a non-profit organization with a mission of “action today so future generations can enjoy ocean activities” with an exclusive focus on the Aquidneck Island communities of Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth, RI, has announce the appointment of Eva Touhey as its Program Manager.

The New York Yacht Club has announced that Lynn Lynch will take over for the retiring Brad Dellenbaugh as Sailing Director.

New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), a non-profit ocean adventure education organization in Stonington, CT, has appointed Jane Leipold to its Board of Directors.

Deborah (Deb) Marlor, an Offshore Sailing School graduate from 38 years ago, has joined the company as Vice President of Sales.

With over 150 photos, 18 maps, 49 aerial diagrams, the QuickStart Circumnavigation Guide is packed with essential and practical information for making the voyage of a lifetime.