Category: Q&A

Question asked by Jennifer: What kinds of activities do you do with your students for the Vendée? asked by Jennifer, 6th grade teacher Answer: Hi Jennifer, I choose one topic 

Question asked by Lacella: My first question is how did you become a National Marine Fisheries Service worker? What do you do during your work time? Answer: When I was

Question: Does Rich have to do exercises on Great American III to stay in shape? asked by Erin Answer: Hi Erin, I have given Rich numerous exercises to do on

Question asked by Neal: My dad says that pirate still exist. Is that true? asked by Mitchell Answer Laura Mirabella: Your father is correct that pirates still exist. Just recently

Question asked by Neal: How good are the wind battery chargers on Great American III? Should we use something like them in our homes? asked by Jenna Answer: Skipper Rich Wilson

Question asked by Bethany: Have you been in outer space? What’s it like? Answer: I have not been in outer space on the Space Shuttle or up to the International

Question asked by Jennifer: Is it harder for Skipper Rich to sail this race because he’s older than the other sailors? Answer: This is an excellent question. Truthfully, there are

Question asked by Jesse: Can climate change affect the race? Answer: The answer is no and yes. The changes in the climate are slow enough that they don’t really show

Question asked by Carolyn: To Rich: I saw the food section on the web site and wondered: Do you ever get sick of eating the same food? What one food

Question asked by Katie: Have you seen any sharks? asked for Emma, age 4 Answer: Dear Emma, No I haven’t seen any sharks.The water is very cold here, and I