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Tag Archives: Hugo Vihlen

Solo Sailor on Tiny Big C Hopes to Set Record For Smallest Boat to Cross the Atlantic

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Rick SpilmanMay 20, 2022

Andrew Bedwell hopes to set a new world record for sailing the smallest boat to cross the Atlantic. His vessel, Big C is just over 1m/3.2ft long. If all goes according to plan he will set off in May 2023 … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Andrew Bedwell, Big C, Hugo Vihlen, smallest boat to cross the Atlantic, Tom McNally

Hugo Vihlen & the Voyage of the April Fool

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Rick SpilmanApril 1, 2015

On April 1, often referred to as April Fool’s Day, it seems fitting to recount the voyage of Hugo Vihlen in his micro-yacht April Fool. In 1966, Hugo Vihlen sailed from Casablanca to Florida, aboard his 5’11” sailboat. In 84 … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged April Fool, Hugo Vihlen, microyacht
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