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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2026: Leg 3
My second Solitaire du Figaro Paprec campaign came to an unexpected conclusion when damage to Hope’s mainsail forced me to retire from the third and final leg of the race. On the second night of the race I sailed through a front that was forecast to bring around 25 knots of wind with gusts to 35. I reefed early, having found 1 reef and J2 to work well in similar conditions on leg 1. However when the front came, the wind continued to climb. 40, 42, 43 knots clocked in on the i
Jun 18
2026 Season: Out of the Gate Swinging!
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. I acquired a boat for the season, reviewed and updated all of its safety requirements and class rules, and got back to training on the water myself. Two weeks after renting the boat I was already back on the race course, competing in the Solo Guy Cotten regatta. A year ago this was my first solo regatta. Everything was new. Nerve-wracking, exhausting. I had no idea how I would manage 48 hours alone offshore. It’s amazing the differenc
Mar 22
Pressure and Preparation Intensify
Two days until the start of Leg 1: The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, 2025
Sep 4, 2025
U.S. Based Training & A Big Announcement
First solo race of equal distance to a leg of the Solitaire, and huge news....
Jul 8, 2025
It’s official… I’M QUALIFIED! for the SOLITAIRE 2025
With a solid race result to boot!
May 14, 2025
American Offshore & Shorthanded Sailor.
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