Cape Horn has long been the most iconic landmark in the minds of sailors. In fact, for reasons of history, geography, and drama, I think it should be an iconic landmark in the minds of all humanity—so ...

Oct. 17—BELFAST, Maine — In the 19th century, adventurous Mainers signed up for years-long stints aboard whaling ships or sought passage aboard clipper ships headed to California during the Gold Rush.

SAN DIEGO (AP) With the wind - and their competitors - at their backs, Charlie Enright and Mark Towill rounded Cape Horn and allowed themselves a few seconds to savor the accomplishment. Considered ...

Charleston skipper Brad Van Liew rounded Cape Horn about 5:30 p.m. Monday -- his third solo trip around the Southern Ocean landmark. Van Liew, currently leading the Velux 5 Oceans race, battled huge ...

The idea was doubly exciting ? to cruise around South America from east to west, and to do so in the world’s newest and largest ocean liner, the Queen Mary 2. Our great ship pulled out of New York on ...

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STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS, February 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde is safely docked in Stanley, the capital of the Falkland ...

ALICANTE, Spain (AP) American boat Team Alvimedica took the lead in the Volvo Ocean Race fifth leg early Sunday as the six-strong fleet continued to endure a helter-skelter ride toward Cape Horn in ...