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Racing
Vendee Globe
- Solo RTW with no stops.
Volvo Ocean Race
- Fully Crewed RTW.
Barcelona World Race
- Double handed RTW Nonstop
Annapolis to Bermuda Race
- Did it in 2016. Excellent experience.
Golden Globe Race
- Solo RTW with no stops. The way it should be.
Bermuda 1-2
- Did the singlehanded leg in 2017.
Annapolis to Newport Race
- Attempted in 2019.
My Resources
System Three
- Epoxy.
Composite Engineering
- Made my mast.
Dwyer Aluminum Mast Co.
- Made my boom.
UK Sailmakers
- Great sailmaker.
Sailrite
- For those with a D-I-Y approach.
Boat Plans
Harold H. Payson & Co.
- A master at simple construction and simple instructions.
Selway Fisher
- Lots of good plans, all shapes and sizes.
Jim Michalak's Boat Designs
- Many interesting designs, good commentary.
James Wharram Designs
- The Guru of home-built catamarans.
Vacanti Yacht Design Software
- For those that want to design their own.
Parker Marine Enterprises
- Eminent source on sharpies.
Paul Gartside Ltd.
- Traditional spirit, some modern methods.
Dudley Dix Yacht Design
- Good stuff here.
NIS - Australia
- Australian Distributor of plans, kits.
Chesapeake Marine Design
- Traditional looking designs.
Sailing Resources
World Sailing
- Sailing news and links to regattas and committees.
Micro Cruising
- Going big in small sharpies.
Sailing World
- Another good site, includes several forums.
Sailing Anarchy
- Good for a laugh.
Sailing Clubs
Washington Yacht Club
- My alma mater.
CCV
- Southern Chesapeake area.
Singlehanded Sailing Society
- Located in San Francisco Bay.
WaterTribe
- Small watercraft adventures.
Texas 200
- Did it in 2009. Great event.
Broad Bay Sailing Association
- Member.
Hampton Yacht Club
- Landed club nearby.