Ocean Voyaging blog

The Anchor Shop

Dropping anchor on the subject of mooring tackle led to this rather cheesy parody

by Tom Morse

Wind songs

Music and creak of the rigging go together - a look at songs in the key of sea

by Tom Morse

Airliner spots offshore sailor in distress

Timely action and a borrowed pair of binoculars lead to an offshore rescue

by Tim Queeney

Drone studies TS Nadine

Gathering data on the formation of a tropical storm in the Atlantic

by Tim Queeney

Portland to become schooner haven?

Ocean Classroom is moving its headquarters and will overhaul boats in Portland

Chuck Husick Technology Award 2012

Co-winners share the second annual Chuck Husick Marine Technology Award

by Tim Queeney

AC World Series: Spithill Shines

Oracle Team USA's skipper Jimmy Spithall leaving everyone in his dust

by Tom Morse

Electronic riches in Orlando

Judging the Technology Award at the National Marine Electronics convention means making some tough choices

by Tim Queeney

A Rising Sun and rain in the forecast

Rich or poor, when it rains we all get stuck below deck.

by Tom Morse

Tall tails

Of all the thousands of books on ocean crossing adventures, one stands out as the strangest voyage of all time.

by Tom Morse