95 miles to the equator. We thought that we’d escaped the doldrums yesterday, but that was not the case. On the weather maps you could see the pressure gradient chasing
Author: Erin Brochu
I think that we’re through the doldrums, finally. Yesterday was a bad day. We sailed into the doldrums in the dark of the morning, under a cloud so black and foreboding
by Dava Sobel, author of Longitude Skipper Rich will soon cross the Equator, 0º latitude, the great dividing line between Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres. Having traveled from 46º30´N at the
by Rich Wilson, Skipper Great American III For a mariner, crossing the equator – the Line – is a major event. The tradition for a first-timer is an onboard ceremony where
Question asked by Dan: I noticed that the Great American III is made of carbon fiber. How does your vessel handle compared to similar vessels that are made of aluminum or any
Question asked by Webmaster: How did you prepare the race? asked by Gonçalo, 16, Azores, Portugal Answer: Dear Gonçalo, I love the Azores! I visited Horta in 2004. It is
by Captain Murray Lister, former Master, New Zealand Pacific Eighteen years ago Rich and I initially met when, on 22 November 1990, the first Great American capsized 400 miles West of Cape Horn
13/25N 24/31 W, about 100 nm south of Cape Verde Islands. Genaker (biggest jib) and one reef in the mainsail. Making about 11 knots in 16 knots of NE wind.
16/14N 22/19W, wind NE at 15, speed 10 kts, course 200deg, approaching ne islands of Cape Verde Islands. Went through the night last night with the reacher and a reef
by Dr. Brien Barnewolt, Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine, Tufts Medical Center Proper preparation is everything. On board Great American III Rich has an extensive first aid kit, and he knows