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On the road, again

So I’m in LA – along with my boat, Spot – and the regatta is in SF, so yeah, there’s a little car ride to get things started. There are several routes, but I ultimately decided on heading up the 101 to avoid traffic and because it’s nicer than I-5, which is a straight roadContinue reading “On the road, again”

Setting the stage

So, what’s this all about? The International 505 is a One-Design high-performance two-person monohull planing sailing dinghy, with spinnaker, utilising a trapeze for the crew. Despite being designed waaay back in 1953, it’s one of the fastest and all-around best racing dinghies in the world. And they are all over the world; it’s also one of the most popular. The 505 World championship is aContinue reading “Setting the stage”

Sailing against the World

Hi! If you’re here, you probably know me, if you don’t, hi, I’m Ole Eichhorn, and I’m in San Francisco to sail in the 2023 505-Class World Championship. I’m going to post a few thoughts and some pictures and videos here, as an easy way to share. Your comments are eagerly solicited; please email meContinue reading “Sailing against the World”