Ecuadorian Sail Training Ship Guayas Interdicts Narco Sub

In one of the stranger maritime stories of late, the Ecuadorian Navy announced that last week, their sail training ship, the three-masted barque Guayas stopped and captured a drug-laden high-speed craft; a low profile vessel (LPV) powered by three outboard … Continue reading

High Drama on the Sail to Dublin – Teens Battle 60 Knot Winds & Black Diamond of Durham Saves Singlehander

The Dublin Tall Ship Festival is well underway this weekend in Ireland, with 40 tall ships and at least a dozen accompanying vessels.  A million vistitors are expected to throng the docks.  There was already considerable drama prior to the … Continue reading

OpSail 2012 Getting Underway in New Orleans, then Sailing for New York

The 47th Operation Sail, OpSail 2012 gets underway tomorrow, April 17th and will continue through the 23rd, in the port of New Orleans, LA.   It will feature the tall ships Dewaruci from Indonesia, the BAE Guayas from Equador and the … Continue reading