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A comment from the weather office at CBC. At the R2AK Skippers Meeting the Canadian Coast Guard clearly stated their assistance to the R2AK fleet...

Unofficially, MOJO has retired from R2AK and are evaluating options. "wind system setting up for next few days not conditions to ensure safety of...

The leading R2AK pack made it through Seymour Narrows tide gate last night around mid-night and is now sailing westward out Johnstone Straits, with...

Screech! The tide gate at Seymour Narrrows slammed closed before any of the R2AK race leaders were able to get through the building flood of 8...

At 4 pm, the van of the R2AK fleet is entering Discovery Passage, grouped together. Led my RUF DUCK, just a mile astern is TRES EQUIS, BRAKE4WHALES,...

The breeze went light and forward overnight, allowing boats in the rear guard to move up. Brake4Whales with their efficient pedal drive, made up the...

RUF DUCK, MOJO, and PESTOU continue duking it out in close quarters. spinnakering northwest in a 10 knot SE breeze, clicking off 10-14 knots SOG. ...

3 tris, including RUF DUCK, MOJO, and PESTOU are leading R2AK exiting Active Pass into the Salish Sea. Good progress for them. PESTOU is being...

3 tris, including RUF DUCK, MOJO, and PESTOU are leading R2AK exiting Active Pass into the Salish Sea. Good progress for them. PESTOU is being...

So we raced the 2023 Master Mariners - she wasn't sailed much all year. She was fast but not fast enough as we lost our way to a mark... Epic time...

FWIW: When I sailed to Hawaii in 2020 and applied for a mooring permit I called BoatUS/Gieco and advised that I needed my policy updated to have...

The Empress Hotel docks at Victoria Harbor will be abuzz today, with the R2AK shoving off at noon for points north. Doggies. 5 entries are...

Some of our bribes can be seen in one of the pictures- tangerines, mead, and cookies . It was SO FUN to have you on the platform with us !

Great photos Steve! I enjoyed visiting with you after the race

What a fun race! I'd definitely do it again, crew or solo!

Milly has it figured how to sail a 110 keel boat in that mud and get it to the dock. She gets her PINK on a plane, and on the count of 3, she...

Pt. Reyes Station, pop. 848, is only about 3 blocks square, and sits atop the San Andreas Fault. Everyday, for all to hear, at noon atop the Western...

Pt. Reyes Station, pop. 848, is only about 3 blocks square, and sits atop the San Andreas Fault. Everyday, for all to hear, at noon atop the Western...

Mexico has this liked. Mexican ins cos write the policies. Maybe a Hawaii co could do the same?

Those are wonderful photos and I would REALLY like to see a video of Milly doing that. Are you trying to dissuade me from bringing up Dura Mater...

Did Milly mention launching and racing 110's when the tide is out is challenging? Here is the inboard end of the start line at IYC on a minus tide...

Thanks for the inside story on Gray Wolf, DAZZLER! Apparently her crew for the R2AK includes 6 women, all tougher than nails. A sponsor is a coffee...

I remember seeing GRAY WOLF for sale ~12 years ago. A very interesting boat. From the builder: GRAY WOLF is a state-of-the-art wooden boat with...

Those bios are hysterical. Very entertaining. Thanks Sled- I love this race !

Great that you rescued it Bob !!!! I sure wish I could find #349,#642, and #659. I remember their skippers well. Rhombus is being loved by her new...

2023 Race2Alaska started today with 36 entries sailing in light airs from Port Townsend, WA to Victoria, BC in the "Proving Ground" qualifier. Next...

If I were closer to the boat shop, there would be an overabundance of whiskey for the celebration. From Bodfish, support is provided by digital...

Honey, there's a rocket ship on the sidewalk up the street! Put the kids in the bathtub!!

Part #86, the port cockpit seat is being fitted. The last of some 170 parts. For Stitch and Glue boats, can that be the Whisky Plank? I think...