Sailing Adventure from Connecticut to Maryland on Koloa Maoli
Connecticut to Maryland delivery on Koloa Maoli – Quite a dynamic run with @hrichardsson43. Arrived to Pequot YC in Connecticut and moved the boat outside at sunset on a high tide, as we can only do the channel at higher tide there. Anchor down until 1 am and then we pulled the hook and had […]
Sailing Koloa to Annapolis: Pre-Show Excitement
Friday vibes before delivering Koloa down the coast to Maryland for the @annapolisboatshow Follow Ronald A Simpson on Instagram 👉 @ronniesimpsonracing
Safe Harbor Before the Storm: A Sailing Adventure from Newport to Connecticut
Incredible delivery a week ago from Newport to Connecticut with @hrichardsson43 to position Koloa Maoli in a safe spot before the big Nor’Easter that largely shut down a lot of the east coast for a week. Fittingly, the last full day of summer was an all day ripper of a sail. With the boat in […]
Smooth Sailing Preparations for Nor’Easter Adventure
Great delivery/ training conditions from Newport to Connecticut to get Koloa Maoli tucked up from this incoming Nor’Easter. Stoked to connect with campaign sponsors @wichardgroupe_na @facnor @wichard_marine @ronstansailing while at the @thenewportboatshow and try out these great new machined pad eyes that are perfect for floating jib leads. Thanks to Wichard Group and @marlowropes for […]
Maine Craftsmanship on Display at Newport Boat Show
Come see us at the Newport Boat Show! We’re in Tent G, table 36. Proud to be here representing Maine craftsmanship. Good to see our friend @ronniesimpsonracing as he prepares for the @globalsolochallenge. #newportboatshow #maineboatyard #sailboatracing #refit #boatwork Follow MYC on Instagram 👉 @maine.yacht.center
Boat Prep for My 2,000 Mile Qualifier at Fort Adams With Global Solo Challenge
Final day of boat prep before leaving for my 2,000 mile qualifier for the @globalsolochallenge. Docked at Fort Adams right next to Kiwi/ American legend @conradcolman and his crew on the IMOCA 60 ‘MSIG EUROPE’ as they prepare to take on the Ocean Race Atlantic with an All-Kiwi crew. Best of luck to Conrad and […]
Impromptu Photo Shoot at Rockland with Koloa Maoli and Friends
It’s been a busy couple of weeks with Koloa Maoli, super stoked to run into my friend @nathan_pablo_photography who came out and did an impromptu photo shoot with myself and @rjgraef as we departed Rockland last week. Thanks so much for the great photos Nathan, what a fun shoot with good lighting and perfect sailing […]
Sailing the World with Getac: A Navigator’s Journey
Seen here at the finish line of the Pacific Cup with my @getac_us B360 rugged laptop, which I used extensively in my duties as navigator on our way to Hawaii on the Schumacher 39 Recidivist. Such a nice thing to have as a racing sailor, navigator, delivery Captain and lastly, a solo round the world […]
Sunset Finish Marks the End of Recidivist’s Unforgettable Pacific Journey
After thousands of miles across the Pacific, there’s nothing quite like a sunset finish to mark the end of an unforgettable journey. Congratulations to Rob and crew on Recidivist on an incredible crossing. Follow Lauren Easley Towill on Instagram 👉 @leialohacreative
Thrilling Pacific Cup Race on ‘Recidivist’ – An Unforgettable Experience
Had a great time racing in the Pacific Cup race on the Schumacher 39 ‘Recidivist’. Huge thanks to owner and skipper Rob Reis for having me onboard and for placing a lot of trust in me to help shape the program. It was the first time that I’ve been handed the keys to a program […]