Editor’s Letter: Investment Returns
Sailboat racing can be so stinkin’ fun and rewarding, something that affords extraordinary community. Of course, I know that lots of folks don’t share this opinion. They’ve had experiences that contradict those and any other…
I’ll Say It… The Best Vashon Island Race EVER
Temps pushing 80 and lovely sunshine doesn't always bring breeze, but it sure did for this year's excellent SYC Vashon Island Race. As the week wore on prior to May’s annual SYC-hosted circumnavigation of Vashon Island, the…
Lido 14 District Champion Crowned at Willamette Sailing Club’s “Turtle Regatta”
Light air racing fun for a great group of sailors on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The Lido 14 District VI annual championship “Turtle Regatta” was held May 6-7 at the Willamette Sailing Club in Portland. Vying…
View from the Rescuing Vessel: Lessons from the Rescue of Three Overboard Sailors
When three crew members from the same boat went overboard during the Blakely Rock Benefit Race, the J/105 Avalanche responded. Here is their story and takeaways from the incident. On the return leg of the Sloop Tavern Yacht…
Racing Doublehanded in the UK on Red Ruby
In recent issues of 48° North, we’ve shared with readers how a unique partnership transpired that has enabled my husband Justin and I to purchase and campaign a SunFast 3300 in Europe with Jonathan McKee and his co-skipper…
Beating the Odds — Eastsound Spring Regatta
Some "all-in" racing conditions made this year's Eastsound Spring Regatta (ESSR) an adventure to remember. Sailing in the spring can be a gamble, but odds are you’ll have a great weekend sailing on Orcas Island in any…
