Go ahead and REGISTER NOW before you make any other plans for that weekend. This at a time of year when the nights are warm and the sun barely sets (the photo above is from just before midnight). This at a time of year when the nights are warm andContinue Reading
It’s almost time. The Global Solo Challenge is about to start, in less than a month. Almost 3 years ago, Marco Nannini launched the idea and concept. Not much was ready or wholly thought-through. 29 months later, the first group (2 boats) is about to set sail for a solo,Continue Reading
Once again time for Pantaenius Bohusracet. And once again a airy affair. Very airy. In fact airier than the previous year (check out my report here). As the date approached and we monitored the forecasts, a deep depression started forming on the North Sea, generating gale force winds for aContinue Reading
What a race. Right, Challenge. Thing is, part of the beauty of sailing is knowing and feeling that you are efficiently harnessing nature. If another sailor is doing it better, your relative efficiency is diminished. Focus, re-trim and re-assess. In a way you are racing something all the time. Anyway,Continue Reading
Spring is coming and plans are being made. As of today Midsummer Solo Challenge opens its registration with 150 available places. “This is the sixth edition of the Midsummer Solo Challenge. It’s something out of the ordinary for those who want to sail 120+ nm solo in one of theContinue Reading
Last weekend I participated to a very awaited Midsummer Solo Challenge 2022. It was my fourth time and in spite of not being a race, I always found the atmosphere very pleasant and a quite unique opportunity. Reports from previous editions 2021 2020 I have been very much looking forwardContinue Reading
Once again it is time for the Baltic 500 Challenge. It does not need an Ocean to cross to get you out of the comfort zone, the 21st century has to offer. A mixture of narrow waters and open sea, combined with local weather phenomena and current that is hardContinue Reading
A taste of life aboard a J/80 in heavy weather. Stora Oset race 2022 gave us the opportunity to experience how she behaves in winds between 25 and 35 knots. And how me and my co-skipper handle her double-handed in a blow. Outcome? Never unsafe or dangerous in any wayContinue Reading
“This is the fifth edition of the Midsummer Solo Challenge. It’s something out of the ordinary for those who want to sail 120+ nm solo in one of the worlds most beautiful (and challenging) archipelagoes. This at a time of year when the nights are warm and the sun barelyContinue Reading
Who is Etienne Messikommer who just wo the inaugural McIntyre Adventure Globe 5.80 Transat 2021. A boy who wants to sail around the globe alone on a self-built boat. Here is blogContinue Reading