Captain Allen Askar left from St. Augustine in his 1977 sailboat, planning to reach the Dominican Republic. However, it appears he will return home without his boat. Askar fought rough waters off Florida’s coast for nearly 16 hours, he told WESH 2. “The wind was pushing me downwind and the waves were building up and also … Read more
Many international travelers find embarking on a cruise against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour to be a unique experience. However, have you ever considered starting your journey from New York City instead? Despite my deep affection for Sydney, I must admit there’s something truly remarkable about viewing the New York City skyline and sailing … Read more
The bodies of two sailors killed in the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race have been returned to shore, as the race continues in wild conditions. A sailor aboard Flying Fish Arctos and one on Bowline were fatally struck by their respective boat’s boom, a large horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail. Both yachts … Read more
A Norwegian sailing boat was severely damaged by orcas off the coast of Portugal, marking the latest in a series of mysterious encounters between marine mammals and vessels in the region. The attack occurred on Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean about 20 kilometers south of Sesimbra. The two crew members of the sailing boat Levante, … Read more
Dublin Bay Sailing Club (DBSC), Ireland’s largest yacht racing club, has ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of Jacqueline McStay as its Commodore. Her appointment was confirmed during the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week, making her the first woman to hold this prestigious position in the club’s storied history. … Read more
In the demanding world of singlehanded sailing, a week can make all the difference. This is evident in the progress of the 2024 Vendée Globe. Race leader Charlie Dalin, aboard *Macif Santé Prévoyance*, has achieved significant milestones, including passing Cape Leeuwin—one of the three great capes—after navigating around the Cape of Good Hope just a … Read more
From December 1 to 3, Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the latest edition of the NacionalGest Christmas Race, bringing together 265 sailors of all ages from 34 clubs across eight countries. The event showcased a mix of high-level competition and festive holiday spirit. In the Optimist class, sailors from the host club dominated the rankings. … Read more
World Sailing, previously known as the International Sailing Federation, has chosen Jeddah Yacht Club as the venue for the 2024 Junior Global Sailing Yacht Challenge Championship. Organized by the Saudi Sailing Federation, the event is scheduled to run from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2. The Women’s Global Sailing Yacht Challenge Championship will follow shortly after, … Read more
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has officially retired its final two Challenger-class submarines, paving the way for the newer Invincible-class submarines. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (Mindef), RSS Conqueror and RSS Chieftain were decommissioned on Monday (Nov 25) during a ceremony held at Changi Naval Base. The event, presided over … Read more
PORTLAND – Amid a fierce “bomb cyclone” storm, a team of firefighters from Vancouver, Washington, arrived at the Columbia River dock on Tuesday for a high-stakes rescue mission: saving a man and his puppy stranded on a 32-foot sailboat. The vessel, partially tethered to the dock, was too far away for the pair to safely … Read more