Ronnie Simpson Archives

Maine is the shorthanded epicenter

March 6th, 2025

by Ronnie Simpson, SAIL magazine “There are some heavy hitters here,” said Ed McCoy, my friend and frequent sailing partner.

February 19th, 2025

The Global Solo Challenge is a single-handed, non-stop round the world yachting event, and for the second edition on 2027-28,

February 13th, 2024

by Marco Nannini, Global Solo Challenge (February 13, 2024) – The skippers of the Global Solo Challenge have to endure

February 12th, 2024

(February 12, 2024) – The fatigue by boats and skippers in the 2023-24 Global Solo Challenge is mounting, with the

February 5th, 2024

by Marco Nannini, Global Solo Challenge (February 5, 2024) – Cape Horn has been the primary focus of attention for

January 29th, 2024

by Marco Nannini, Global Solo Challenge (January 29, 2024) – In the dynamic and challenging realm of solo sailing, few

December 27th, 2023

As Philippe Delamare continues to lead the Global Solo Challenge in the South Pacific, the enduring chase by Americans Cole

June 6th, 2023

The inaugural Global Solo Challenge 2023-24 seeks to be a budget-friendly solo, non-stop race around the world. Eligible boats in

March 18th, 2021

How do you get offshore experience when you can’t get a crew invite for a race? Seeking out boats that

June 11th, 2020

by Ronnie Simpson, Cruising World In the past decade, drones have completely revolutionized how we see sailing. Just a handful