How the 1983 America’s Cup taught me—four decades and three ocean crossings later—what pressure really costs I grew up loving the America’s Cup. Not casually. Devotionally. The America’s Cup is…
Cold southern latitudes, broken gear, borrowed water, and the quiet moments that make an ocean crossing unforgettable Before you read on — a quick reminder: This race is part of…
We pushed off from Punta del Este, Uruguay, and pointed the bow east toward Cape Town, South Africa—another ocean, another horizon, another long stretch of water to cross. This time,…
Another 5,300 nautical miles behind us This leg of the Clipper Round the World Race was a struggle—physically, mentally, and emotionally. But as I think about that word struggle, I’m…
Before I tell you about Race 1, I want to remind everyone why I’m doing this. I’m sailing in honor of my brother-in-law Bob, who passed away from a brain…
Today I finally set off on the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race—something I’ve been training hoping, dreaming, and training for 2.5 years. Race 1 will take us from Portsmouth…
Preparing the heart of the boat for the oceans ahead "In a world of nuclear power, high-tech batteries, and engines that defy belief—we're about to cross oceans using nothing but…
After six great years, I’m stepping away from something I’ve always wanted There aren’t many places that hold more meaning for me than the University of Central Florida. Photo by…
From rookie drills to racing with my future team, this is how Clipper turned me from a sailor-in-theory into a sailor-in-training. Level 1: Finding My Sea Legs “This is where…
Every race has a start line, a finish line, and countless moments where grit, teamwork, and hope carry us forward. As I sail around the world, I’m reminded that many…