Summer sailing

Summer sailing

So July was mainly taken up sailing the Pacific from LA to Hawaii in the Transpac. You can check out my earlier race report blog for more detail but, suffice to say, it was a huge success with our team winning our division by 12 minutes and securing no less than four...
Transpac Race onboard Oaxaca, Santa Cruz 50

Transpac Race onboard Oaxaca, Santa Cruz 50

The start line on Friday 12th July was a busy one with many competitors scheduled to begin that day. There are three start days for various classes, each starting on a different day and the faster boats departing on the final start on Saturday 13th July. For us it was...
Los Angeles to Honolulu Transpac

Los Angeles to Honolulu Transpac

Southern California has been home to a record number of entries for the race from Los Angeles to Hawaii in the 50th edition of the 2225 mile LA-Honolulu Transpac.  The line up comprises 33 monohulls and 2 multihulls and race organizers from...
Press Release: SYZ Translémanique en Solitaire 2019

Press Release: SYZ Translémanique en Solitaire 2019

The SYZ Translémanique en Solitaire 2019, a non-stop solo sailing tour of Lake Geneva, today announced the participation of the famous British sailor Dee Caffari.  The first woman to sail solo around the world without assistance from east to west, sixth in the...
Talking and taking sustainability seriously

Talking and taking sustainability seriously

June has been a luxury as I have been mainly UK based, allowing me to spend time with my four legged friend and catch up with friends and family. Earlier in the month I joined BOAT International for their Ocean Talks held at the Royal Geographical Society in London....
California Offshore Race Week

California Offshore Race Week

California Offshore Race Week extends along a coastline that has been referred to as the Blue Serengeti. The California current brings nutrient-rich waters and long-term oceanic cycles that have produced highly variable conditions. This rich ecosystem teems with...