May 22, 2019
Day 229
Noon Position: 36 36N 6116W
Course: ENE 6
Wind: NNW 20 -25
Sea: NNW 14
Sail: #2, three reefs, close reaching
Noon to Noon miles made good: 115
We’re biting into the underside of our first North Atlantic low.
Dag Pike finds a quiet bay on the Scottish island of Great Cumbrae in which to drop the pick
May 21, 2019
Day 228
Noon Position: 34 48N 62 05W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): NxE 5
Wind(t/tws): S 10
Sea(t/ft): S 3
Sky: Altcumulus. Looks like a front to the south
10ths Cloud Cover: 7
Bar(mb): 1019, falling.
The Royal St George Yacht Club are hosting the President’s Cup and Hansa Nationals 17th & 18TH August 2019. The President’s Cup and Hansa Nationals (inaugurated by Paralympian John Twomey) is an Irish interprovincial regatta.
The Adriatic offers opportunities for sailors of all abilities The Adriatic Sea has become a new buzz cruising location. With over 1,000 miles of stunning coastline and some of the most beautiful historically interesting islands to discover...
The Dun Laoghaire Topper Group had another great day at the recent Traveller event held in Blessington Sailing Club on Sunday 12th May, with 12 sailors representing the Waterfront. There was a beautiful sunny and calm start to the morning...
May 20, 2019
Day 227
Noon Position: 33 212N 62 09W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): NNE 4
Wind(t/tws): SExE 6
Sea(t/ft): E 3
Sky: Thin Altostratus
10ths Cloud Cover...
The Garmin Echomap 64cv MFD at the helm of my dinghy
My boating career started in the generally deep waters of the Great Lakes where the prevailing wisdom is: If you can’t see it, you can’t hit it.
Sailboats
With its chined hull and upgraded sails, the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 is both roomy below and quick on its feet.
A review of the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1.
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The last Golden Globe Race skipper Tapio Lehtinen has arrived back in Les Sables d'Olonne after 322 days alone at sea
#265. Chris Stanmore-Major returns to the podcast for another super-inspiring chat about ocean sailing. Chris is hugely accomplished, having sailed over 300,000 miles offshore, mostly racing. In the last episode with Chris...
How to
An intrepid sailor transforms a modest Peterson 34 into a fast, efficient yacht bound for distant horizons.
An intrepid sailor on a budget refits a Peterson 34 for fast, safe ocean voyaging.
May 19, 2019
Day 226
Noon Position: 32 04N 61 57W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): NWxN 2.5
Wind(t/tws): W 4
Sea(t/ft): NW 3, a steep chop
Sky: Clear
10ths Cloud Cover...
