Author Archives: seamarsh

2001–Our Pal Greg LeMond

Posted on December 11, 2014 by seamarsh

Up Close with Greg Lemond at Portand Bike Shop – copyright Peter Marsh Wow! Greg LeMond was coming to Portland (Oregon). LeMond–the greatest American cyclist ever, the man who won the closest Tour de France in history. And yet, I … Continue reading →

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1996 – Everest and Me

Posted on December 11, 2014 by seamarsh

An Armchair Guide to Everest and the Media – copyright Peter Marsh I slid back into my sleeping bag and closed my eyes, trying to remember how it used to be, when Everest really was the ultimate goal. “Mount Everest … Continue reading →

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1960-2000 – The Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race

Posted on December 8, 2014 by seamarsh

“The Ship Would Not Travel Due West”  copyright Peter Marsh From the late 1800s until the 1960s, the development of the modern sailing yacht was an evolutionary process, occasionally interrupted by a flash of insight. Racing and cruising yachts were … Continue reading →

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1966-2006 – The Long Strange Trip of the Gipsy Moth IV

Posted on December 7, 2014 by seamarsh

Chichester’s Legendary GM IV, Myth and Reality – copyright Peter Marsh In the 1960’s, It was English pioneer aviator and sailor Francis Chichester who became famous for winning the first Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race in 1960 in 40 days at the … Continue reading →

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The 1964 OSTAR and Me

Posted on December 5, 2014 by seamarsh

How I Caught Sailing Fever in Plymoth- Copyright Peter Marsh I was 16 when I read about the second Observer Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR) starting in Plymouth, England on 23 May. I knew I had to go, which  caused my mother … Continue reading →

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50 Years Since Eric Tabarly Won Solo Trans-At (1964-2014)

Posted on December 5, 2014 by seamarsh

 Was Pen Duick II the First Modern Singlehanded Racer by PMarsh In 1964, when a motley crew of thirteen Anglo and two French sailors arrived in Plymouth (SW England) for the second Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race, the scene was nothing like … Continue reading →

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1964 – Racing a 35′ Trimaran in the OSTAR by Derek Kelsall

Posted on December 4, 2014 by seamarsh

How a 35′ Piver Trimaran Almost won the 1964 OSTAR – by Derek Kelsall On 16th March, 50 years ago, while in the Bahamas, I made the spur of the moment decision to enter OSTAR, the second single handed trans … Continue reading →

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The Kaiser’s Cup Transatlantic Race of 1905

Posted on November 14, 2014 by seamarsh

 Schooner Atlantic Wins Transatlantic Race in 12 Days The wealthiest owners in the sport of sailing are back in the news again as they and their teams of lawyers haggle over when, where and in what they will race for … Continue reading →

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