Category: Q&A

Question asked by Katie: Do you get to speak with your family back home in Massachusetts at all? If so, how often? Answer: Dear Katie, Yes, I speak with my

Question asked by Sarah: Where do you poop? Answer: Just like they did it in the old days: into a bucket and then over the side.

Question asked by Webmaster: Why did you want to sail? How long have you been sailing for? Kiri, Hawkesdale, Australia Answer: I started sailing when I was a young boy,

Question asked by Matthias: Hello everybody. Seeing Rich’s video, I wonder if these are buddhist prayer flags on the portside stern section? I wish you well, Matthias Steingass, Zuerich. Answer:

Question asked by Ann: My students would like to know what you eat on the boat? Can you heat your food? How do you brush your teeth or shower? Answer:

Question asked by Ardross: When you’re very tired, it’s not safe to do many things such as drive a car. You do not seem to get much sleep so how

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

Question asked by Webmaster: What does he eat on the voyage, and does he do a lot of fishing at sea? asked by Timmy, Wakefield, MA Answer: We have planned

Question asked by Webmaster: How do you get fresh water? Asked by Steph, Hawkesdale, Australia Answer: We have a reverse osmosis desalinator on board that makes fresh water out of