While the aerodynamic 25-meter (82 foot) Bolide 80 can travel at an impressive 70 knots (84 mph), most motor yachts generally cruise at speeds ranging from 8 to 15 knots (9.2-17.2 mph).

Hi, I`m Lowell, a 69-year-old rookie sailor and a never-too-later! I had an aspiration to sail across an ocean solo before I ...

Since our last ocean rowing roundup, one crew has restarted their Pacific crossing and two new boats have taken to the Indian Ocean. The MacLean Brothers (UK): Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan McLean are ...

Kimmer O’Reilly of Tri-Cities reclines on the deck of his 34-foot 1970 yacht he sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. ... O’Reilly greets dozens of dolphins during his solo Atlantic Ocean crossing.

Shannon Thibodeau, a 45-year-old Guelph woman, is gearing up to race 3,600 nautical miles across the South Atlantic Ocean in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

The crossing time is significantly longer on sailing yachts that depend on the wind for propulsion, which is one of the reasons why modern ships don't use sails).A typical northern Atlantic ...

Novice sailor survives solo ocean crossing. Watch dozens of dolphins guide him By Eric Rosane. May 19, 2025 12:37 PM. Kennewick, WA. ... 1970 Sparkman and Stephens yacht, ...