Archive for August, 2009

Mike Perham Crosses Circumnavigation Finish Line -- PPL PHOTO AGENCY - COPYRIGHRT RESERVED

Mike Perham is (Newest) Youngest Solo Sailing Circumnavigator

17 year-old British sailor Mike Perham has become the youngest person to sail single-handed around the world.  His 50-foot yacht Totallymoney.com crossed the traditional Lizard/Ushant line marking the start and finish point of his 30,000 mile record-setting in bright sunshine at 09:47:30 secs (local) a.m. this morning – two months inside the previous age record set [...]

NOAA NWS NHC Track Map and Forecast for Hurricane Bill as of 19 August 2009  -- Image: NOAA/NWS-NHC

Time to Pay Attention to Hurricane Season

The 2009 hurricane season on the east coast of the U.S. has started just a bit later than usual, although it’s gone from nothing to a Cat 4 Hurricane (Bill) in what seemed like no time at all. A new resource will help you stay safe.

USCGC Eagle in Portland Harbor August 2009 - Photo Courtesy of Patricia K. Allen, All Rights Reserved

Passagemaking Aboard a Military Tall Ship

Editor’s note:  Occasionally at OceanLines, we cover one or another of the truly unique forms of passagemaking.  In this case, we introduce you to (or re-introduce, as many of you already know her) the U.S.C.G. Cutter Eagle, a 295-foot, three-masted steel barque.  The Eagle experience is both unique and important for the future leaders of [...]

First Hull of New North Pacific Yachts 28 Line During Sea Trials -- Photo:  Courtesy of North Pacific Yachts

First Photos: North Pacific Yachts 28 Sea Trials

The brand new North Pacific Yachts 28 pocket trawler has splashed at the factory in China and is undergoing initial sea trials. OceanLines has exclusive first photos.

Preliminary Layout of the new Selene 44 Next Gen Ocean Trawler

Selene Launches NextGen 44 Ocean Trawler

Selene 44 Next Generation Ocean Trawler LayoutsJet Tern Marine today announced it has begun construction of the first Selene 44 Ocean Trawler, based on the new deep-hull design announced earlier this year.

GSSR Route Map Showing Progress to Date  -- Image Courtesy of Ken Williams

GSSR Reaches Japan: Sushi Must Wait

Ken Williams aboard Sans Soucireports that the Great Siberian Sushi Run has reached Japan, although the arrival there apparently had a number of unexpected events.

North Pacific Yachts 28 First Hull  -- Photo:  NPY

North Pacific Yachts 28 Ready for Sea Trials

We’ve got exclusive photos of the new North Pacific Yachts 28 as it undergoes final prep for sea trials later this week. Have a look here and read about the current schedule for shipping.