Lessons from 1,000 miles of ocean racing

Lessons from 1,000 miles of ocean racing

From a headstay failure near Newport to a tangled halyard at dusk, offshore racing delivers its education without apology. Report by Gary Jobson: Once a sailboat has left the starting line on a long-distance race, the crew shifts into an organized routine that is important to follow. I enjoy these long passages for many reasons: watching the environment change with every mile, crew camaraderie and conversations, the miles left behind that feel l…