41 Years Ago the Edmund Fitzgerald Sank on Lake Superior
The Fitzgerald sank on the evening of Nov. 10, 1975 during a particularly rough storm on Lake Superior. There are no survivors or witnesses to the shipwreck. According to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, the Fitzgerald's Captain Ernest McSorely reported problems around 3:30 p.m. that afternoon in a radio message
Sailor, 74, Sets Sights On Being Oldest To Sail Solo Non-Stop Around The World
Jeanne Socrates has sailed enough ocean miles, 160,000, to circumnavigate the world seven times. Now she wants to establish a new record. Socrates has already been recognized by Guinness World Records and nautical associations, like the Cruising Club of America, as the oldest woman to circumnavigate the globe in a non-stop,
This Couple Balances Work and Play While Cruising The World
“Freedom.” That is how Victoria Fine describes her life.In April, Fine left a big job at Slate to launch her own business, Finally, a growth hacking company that offers editorial and audience development solutions to grow digital audiences. In June, she set sail with her husband and now lives full-time on a
September 26, 1983: Australia II Defeats Liberty
On September 26, 1983, in Newport, RI, the world of sailing was forever changed when Australia II, skippered by John Bertrand, defeated Liberty, skippered by Dennis Conner, by 41 seconds in the 7th and deciding race of the series, marking the first defeat the United States suffered America’s Cup sailing in
Sailor Fighting for his Life after Electrocution
John Harrison Doucet, a 20-year-old Gulfport (MS) resident, is fighting for his life after being electrocuted at the Gulfport Yacht Club in Gulfport, MS. A lifelong sailor and competitor in the Gulf Yachting Association and member of Gulfport Yacht Club, Doucet was electrocuted Sunday, September 18th while trailering a J/22
The Great Inflatable PFD Debate
Safety at Sea instructor Paul Cunningham helps us to understand the differences between inflatable PFDs, and the pros and cons of manual and auto inflate models. As the old adage goes, the best PFD (personal flotation device) is the one you’re wearing. But when it comes to inflatable PFDs, the
Boating part of the “Bloodline” for Elmhurst’s Hansmann family
Five family members and three generations of the Hansmann family completed the 108th Race to Mackinac this summer. When it came time to name his newest boat, John Hansmann had little trouble coming up with a moniker. There really was only one choice for a boat co-owned by Hansmann, his brother,
Heavy Wind Leads To Delays On Day Five Of Olympic Sailing
Mother Nature played a significant role in day five's sailing competition. Heavy winds and brackish waters enveloped Guanabara Bay on Olympic Day 5. Several races were delayed due to the harsh conditions, while one race, the third of three mixed Nacra 17 races, had to be postponed all
Sailing Legend Derek Hatfield Dies Suddenly At 63
Derek Hatfield, a sailing legend who cast fear to the wind to become the first Canadian to complete two solo around-the-world voyages, has died suddenly at 63. In 2002-2003, Hatfield, a former RCMP officer, became the 126th person to complete the Around Alone around-the-world sailing race on his own. Piloting
Couple’s Seven Year Voyage Around the World Comes to an End in Portland, Maine
They're ready for a sea change, but Jack and Zdenka Griswold wonder: What's next? Jack and Zdenka Griswold had a bit of a conundrum on their hands Wednesday morning as they tied their dinghy to a dock at Portland Yacht Services. What’s next? "We’ll spend the summer and enjoy Portland, I
