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
Tiny Unmanned Sailboat Makes It Across The Atlantic
A tiny sailboat built by a high school senior from Waterford, CT has successfully traveled thousands of miles from the coast of Cape Cod across the Atlantic to Ireland. Waterford High School student Kaitlyn Dow built the boat last spring as a project for her marine science class filled with memorabilia
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
Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62
First sea trials aboard hull number one of a rockin' new flagship (published September 2016) It’s not often that I get the scoop on a new design, much less one that is built across the Atlantic where European builders play their cards close to their vests. So, this summer, I
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