Red Ruby Project: La Trinité-sur-Mer to Cherbourg Race

After a busy spring and early summer, I was finally on the plane to France for my three-race “Red Ruby Tour, Summer 2024 Edition.” After so much preparation, planning, logistics, trying to get things done, and entering races…

The Red Ruby Project: Cap-Martinique Race

Sending it with the kite up was great until 30…

Red Ruby Project: Spi Ouest

Alyosha and Jonathan have sailed Red Ruby…

Red Ruby Report: PNW Sailors take on the Fastnet

Part One, told by Chris The authors enjoying…

Red Ruby Report: Spi Ouest Regatta

Alyosha and Jonathan had fun, learned a lot,…

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…

Red Ruby Project:
Buying and Preparing a Boat on another Continent

Seeing her in person, the Red Ruby crew was struck by…