Ocean Voyaging blog

Mysterious Atlantic debris field

A body is discovered after the Coast Guard investigates an unkown debris field 22 miles off Florida coast

by Tim Queeney

British hydro office warns of counterfeits

UK Hydrographic Office has issued a warning concerning counterfeit nautical charts and publications

by Tim Queeney

Nonstop solo circumnavigation effort passes Good Hope

Jeanne Socrates continues in her quest for a solo, nonstop circumnavigation record

by Tim Queeney

Three ships around the Southern Capes

Three Dutch tall ships, a barque and two schooners, will sail the Southern Ocean commemorating early Dutch explorers

by Tim Queeney

Finishing fourth — without a keel

Jean-Pierre Dick coaxed his IMOCA 60 to the finish with the clever use of water ballast

by Tim Queeney

From a cold and syrupy sea…

Wintry seas serve up ice of all shapes, sizes, and consistencies. This one may prompt cravings for maple syrup

by Tom Morse

A better chain plate for voyaging boats?

John Harries of Attainable Adventure Cruising makes a case for avoiding stainless steel for chain plates

by Tim Queeney

Interview with Dr. Stanley Paris

Dr. Paris on Kiwi Spirit aims to break the solo nonstop circumnavigation record set by Dodge Morgan on American Promise

Forged steel keels for the Vendee Globe?

After Vendee Globe race boat Virbac-Paprec 3 lost its keel, racer Mike Golding says forged steel should be mandated for keels

by Tim Queeney

New moorings in St. Helena

It's a great time to visit St. Helena, just expect some serious ocean sailing

by Tim Queeney