Working for the Horn: a sailor in a small boat from Alaska gets a southern latitude tutorial in williwaws, kelp and Patagonian beach parties

Article Abstract:

The experience of two sailboats in battling the williwaws or strong winds at the Lennox Island anchorage near Cape Horn is described. The Patagonian sea is notorious for its very strong winds and sailors who survive in such conditions learn a valuable lesson in seafaring.

Description and travel, Sailing, Cape Horn

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This side of Valhalla

Article Abstract:

One man wonders why very few people leave civilization and all its trappings to pursue a life of sailing. He also expresses his admiration for Japanese sailor Yuki Hasebe who spent his life cruising and disappeared while sailing from Hawaii to Japan.

Appreciation, Sailing, Single-handed, Single handed sailing

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Confession of a singlehander

Article Abstract:

Two stirring tales of real-life solo survival in the midst of severe storms at sea are provided.

United States, Column, Prevention, Sailors, Shipwrecks

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