M5 is in the Pacific. I recently had the opportunity to join M5 and experience once again the awesome power of this big sloop close reaching at more than 18 knots speed off the Mexican Coast. ... Read More
The latest Perini Navi / Ron Holland collaboration the second Perini 60 metre to be launched, Perseus^3, Â is presently undergoing Sea Trials off the Tuscany coast in preparation to be presented at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show. Photo courtesy... Read More
Recalling the good old days; Ron and Bengt out racing in the mid-Atlantic aboard Dave Allen’s Mull 42 Improbable. The August 2014 issue of Latitude 38 features comments from Richard Spindler, Publisher and Executive Editor... Read More
An evening sail to promote New Zealand in Canada! The NZ Canadian High Commissioner Simon Tucker at the helm and Melissa Trochon, Trade Commissioner and Consul General NZTE on the spinnaker sheet, off the Vancouver coast.... Read More
During my recent visit to Italy, I took in the sights at the Maritime Museum. The Museo Storico Navale in Venice presents a unique selection of old ship information and models. This collection reminds me of the very special collection... Read More
Master and Commander Sailing BC waters: I am aboard Kia Aura (RNZYS and NYYC) cruising off Vancouver with the Steveston Lifeboat Commander John Horton. July 2014 Kia Aura and the Steveston Lifeboat... Read More