The fall in the USA is gearing up to be a busy one! Mia and Andy just returned home after a summer in Sweden, sailing their own Allied Seabreeze yawl in the Baltic. Check out what they've been up to over at their website on 59-north.com.
We're less than 6 weeks now to the start of the ARC Caribbean 1500! There is still plenty of time to sign up, but we hope all of you are getting to the final stages of boat prep in time to enjoy the fun and entertainment in Portsmouth, VA, our new home port. While the official program of events won't be released until yachts arrive into Ocean Marine Yacht Center in Portsmouth, we're excited to offer a preview here - with some key dates - on what to expect when you arrive:
Oct. 26: Office Opens at Ocean Marine Yacht Center
Oct. 26/27: Happy hours at Skipjack Nautical
Oct. 28: Welcome Reception at Commodore Theatre
Oct. 29-Nov. 1: Seminar Program & Rig Inspections during the daytime: topics including RIGGING, PROVISIONING, MANAGING EMERGENCIES, ISLAND LIFE, FISHING OFFSHORE, HEAVY WEATHER SAILING, DIESEL TROUBLESHOOTING, GULF STREAM CROSSING, PASSAGE WEATHER, and more!
Oct. 29-31: Happy hours in town at Bier Garden, and other venues, plus an appearance by the Barefoot Davis Band!
Oct. 31/Nov. 1: Discounted fuel polishing - sign up now!
Nov. 1: Farewell Party at Renaissance Waterfront Hotel
Nov. 3: ARC Caribbean 1500 start! WX dependent of course...
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In other WCC USA news, Andy Schell has officially launched his new sailing podcast, '59 Degrees North,' where he talks to sailors from all walks of life to find out what's inspired them to take to the high seas. Allan Palmer, a tall ship captain from Sweden, and Matt Rutherford, famous for becoming the first person ever to sail solo and nonstop around North & South America kick things off. The first three episodes have been published, and the show comes out once per week on Thursdays. Search the iTunes store for '59 Degrees North,' or follow @59NorthSailing on Twitter.