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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
File photo shows the S/V Grace Bailey. Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0/Cinster
Accidents

One Dead, Three Injured After Schooner Mast Collapse off Rockland, Maine

In a tragic incident off Rockland, Maine, on Monday, one person lost their life and three others sustained injuries after being struck by the mast of a

October 10, 2023
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
Search Suspended for Missing American Sailors Off Mexico
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Search Suspended for Missing American Sailors Off Mexico

The Mexican Navy (SEMAR) has suspended its search for three American mariners aboard the sailing vessel Ocean Bound, which was last heard from on April 4 near

April 20, 2023
Total Views: 4439

Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Incident Video: Offshore Tug Sinks Luxury Schooner in Spain
Accidents

Incident Video: Offshore Tug Sinks Luxury Schooner in Spain

Every once in a while we’ll come across a collision video that poses the question of who’s at fault. This isn’t one of those videos. The

June 15, 2022
Total Views: 12279

Sunday, October 10, 2021
New York Premiere of ‘Hell or High Seas’ At The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Video

New York Premiere of ‘Hell or High Seas’ At The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Hell or High Seas follows U.S. Navy veteran Taylor Grieger and writer Stephen O’Shea as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime — sailing around Cape

October 10, 2021
Total Views: 3069

Saturday, September 18, 2021
Eric Blackwell sailing in Indonesia
Blog

Stuck Overseas Due To COVID? You Could Sail Thousands Of Miles Home

Tens of thousands of frustrated citizens of nations such as Australia and New Zealand remain stranded overseas and some are starting to sail

September 18, 2021
Total Views: 4666

Monday, August 2, 2021
mary e schooner
Accidents

Maine Maritime Museum’s Historic Schooner Returns to Dock After Capsizing

A historic 1906 schooner has returned home to the Maine Maritime Museum after capsizing on the Kennebec River on Friday evening. The Mary E had 18 people on

August 2, 2021
Total Views: 8710

Tuesday, February 16, 2021
America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand Boat Underway
News

Billionaires Square Up To Battle For America’s Cup 2021

By Alexander Smith (Reuters) – As Britain and Italy go head-to-head for the right to challenge New Zealand for the America’s Cup, the teams’

February 16, 2021
Total Views: 14433

Monday, February 8, 2021
Vendee Globe Winner Bestaven
Maritime News

French Sailor Bestaven Wins Vendee Globe Circumnavigation Race

by Shrivathsa Sridhar (Reuters) – Frenchman Yannick Bestaven was declared the winner of the Vendee Globe round-the-world sailing race early last week

February 8, 2021
Total Views: 2258

Monday, February 1, 2021
Ocean Plastic Cleanup Sail-boat
Environment

This Sailing Yacht Feeds On Ocean Plastic

By Lucien Libert (Reuters) A French ocean adventurer and his team have designed a yacht that he says can scoop up plastic garbage to stop it blighting the

February 1, 2021
Total Views: 26310

Thursday, January 28, 2021
Vendée Globe Skipper Who Had Close Call with Bulk Carrier Collides With Fishing Boat
Shipping

Vendée Globe Skipper Who Had Close Call with Bulk Carrier Collides With Fishing Boat

A Vendée Globe skipper who just days ago had a close call with a bulk carrier off the Azores has now been involved in a collision with a fishing

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 25725

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Vendee Globe Skipper Says Bulker Captain ‘Needed Some Convincing’ in High Seas Crossing Situation
Shipping

Vendee Globe Skipper Says Bulker Captain ‘Needed Some Convincing’ in High Seas Crossing Situation

Update: Boris Herrmann Involved in Collision with Fishing Boat A Vendee Globe skipper says a bulk carrier Captain needed some convincing to change course in

January 26, 2021
Total Views: 38032

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Americas Magic Website
Incidents

America’s America’s Cup Boat Capsizes Hard

by Shrivathsa Sridhar (Reuters) – American Magic’s hopes of challenging Team New Zealand for the America’s Cup were dealt a blow when their

January 20, 2021
Total Views: 6390

Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Update: Vendée Globe Skipper Rescued from Liferaft
Accidents

Update: Vendée Globe Skipper Rescued from Liferaft

A Vendée Globe skipper who activated his emergency beacon and abandoned ship has been rescued some 840 nautical miles southwest of Cape Town. Skipper Kevin

December 1, 2020
Total Views: 17088

Thursday, November 5, 2020
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Blog

Despite COVID Fears Yachts Depart For Historic Sydney to Hobart Race

by Amlan Chakraborty (Reuters) – This year’s Sydney to Hobart yacht race will proceed with COVID-19 measures in place following Tasmania’s

November 5, 2020
Total Views: 107

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Port Of Auckland To Allow America’s Cup Yachts To Race In Shipping Lanes
Ports

Port Of Auckland To Allow America’s Cup Yachts To Race In Shipping Lanes

By Greg Stutchbury (Reuters) – America’s Cup defenders Team New Zealand are hoping that a Wednesday decision by Ports of Auckland will make it possible

November 4, 2020
Total Views: 114

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
MY Song superyacht
Accidents

Superyacht MY SONG Lost from Cargo Ship During Transport

The big story from over the weekend was without question the loss of the 40-meter sailing yacht MY Song in the Mediterranean Sea after the superyacht fell from

May 28, 2019
Total Views: 868

Sunday, April 28, 2019
Carr: Always Have an Exit Plan
Maritime News

Carr: Always Have an Exit Plan

By Michael Carr – Before you enter a channel, a harbor, a port, or any confined or restricted space you must have an exit plan. How do I get

April 28, 2019
Total Views: 133

Sunday, March 31, 2019
sailing yacht
Blog

You Should Deliver Yachts

By Michael Carr – “You should deliver yachts! Really, its good money and you will always have work.” “I’m not sure,” he replied to his

March 31, 2019
Total Views: 188

Friday, December 7, 2018
susie goodell rescue
Accidents

British Golden Globe Yachtswoman Rescued by Cargo Ship in South Pacific

LONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters) – British solo round-the-world yachtswoman Susie Goodall was rescued by a cargo ship on Friday after her boat capsized and lost

December 7, 2018
Total Views: 71

Monday, November 19, 2018
ocean star schooner
News

Close Reaching to San Salvador Island

By Michael Carr – He pondered the sailing chart, visualizing the route they would take tomorrow. He was still comparing options and resolving in his head

November 19, 2018
Total Views: 24
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