First North American to Circumnavigate Solo, Non-stop, Using Only Celestial Navigation

Canadian Bert terHart recently completed a 267-day solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the world via the five capes on his 43′ sailboat using only traditional celestial navigation. He is the first North American to circle the globe solo and non-stop using … Continue reading

Congratulations to Australian Bill Hatfield, 81, the Oldest, Non-Stop, Unassisted Circumnavigator

Congratulations to Australian Bill Hatfield, who at 81, recently completed a solo, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe. His almost nine-month voyage on his 38-foot yacht L’Eau Commotion, was all the more remarkable because he sailed westward against the prevailing winds … Continue reading

World’s Largest Message in a Bottle – Savvy Marketing or a Hazard to Navigation?

The Norwegian soft drink Solo produced by Ringnes, Oskar Sylte, Aass, and Mack is extremely popular in Norway but virtually unknown in the United States. To increase visibility in other markets, the firms have had built a 24′ (8M) bottle in which they will … Continue reading