Weather
Hurricane Sam Makes Slow Progress in Atlantic
While Sam doesn't appear to be in any great hurry at the moment, its projected path could see the weather system crossing the Leeward Islands next week.
Missing Sailor Found and Mexico Hurricane Downgraded
We end this week with some positive news as a missing sailor is found and Mexico dodges a hurricane.
East Coast Hurricane Season Appears to Be Ramping Up
The arrival of Hurricane Henri and Hurricane Grace over this past week appears to have marked the escalation of this year's East Coast hurricane season.
Catching Up with Dawn Riley, Part 2
We turned the clock back a bit, and Dawn Riley recounted a few memories from Maiden, Mighty Mary and America True.
Have You Tried Summer Sailing on the Coast of Maine?
Unlike the Central Bay, the winds are often 8-12 knots and might top out at 15 knots of warm, flat-water, summer breezes.
Is It Actually Summer Yet?
We were thinking about the summer weather and remembered the season's opening day, June 20, and the annual Summer Sailstice celebration that took place the same weekend.
Join the National Hurricane Center’s Weather Forecasting Webinars
The National Hurricane Center is hosting its second annual live webinar on weather forecasting geared toward blue water mariners.
Aussie Rower Launches Second Attempt at Ocean Crossing
After spending a month in Monterey conducting repairs, restocking, and reevaluating his journey, Jason is planning to set out again this week.
Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race Encounters Wind Holes
The racers in the Singlehanded Sailing Society's Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race are moving slowly along toward the finish in Hanalei, Kauai.
Vessel Abandoned off Crescent City after USCG Rescue
The US Coast Guard has issued a broadcast regarding an abandoned sailboat drifting approximately 100nm west of Crescent City, CA.
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