With his wife, Lin, he circumnavigated the world twice on wooden boats he had built. And they always took their time.
Tag: Boats and Boating
Boat Disaster in Turkey Leaves at Least 60 Migrants Dead
Rescuers continue to pull the bodies of victims from Lake Van, in eastern Turkey, more than three weeks after the fishing boat carrying them sank.
With Flights Banned, Son Sails Solo Across Atlantic to Reach Father, 90
An Argentine man stuck in Portugal because of the virus travels for 85 days the only way he could: in a small boat.
The Seas as the Ultimate Coronavirus Isolation? Not. So. Fast.
Folks who live on boats face off with land they can’t set foot on, staring down logistical hurdles, ethical issues and social media harshness.
What Was Life Like for Sailors During the Battle of the Atlantic?
For those fighting the longest naval campaign of World War II, weather and German U-boats were constant threats.
The Plastic-Hunting Pirates of the Cornish Coast
The Clean Ocean Sailing initiative removes plastic waste from areas of England’s coastline that are inaccessible by foot.
Ship Captain Who Landed Migrants in Italy Sails Into Political Storm
The nationalist interior minister described the event as an “act of war.”
South Korea Apologizes After North Korean Fishing Boat Arrives at Port Undetected
A North Korean fishing boat puttered around in South Korean waters for two days without being intercepted. South Koreans are scandalized by the lapse in vigilance.
Sinking of Philippine Boat Puts South China Sea Back at Issue
The Philippines accuses a Chinese fishing vessel of intentionally ramming the vessel in the disputed waterway, and the government is demanding action from China.
Philippines Accuses Chinese Vessel of Sinking Fishing Boat in Disputed Waters
The collision put the lives of 22 crew members at risk, officials said, as the two countries stake competing claims to the South China Sea.