by Jarhead Young Sailors | Aug 7, 2019 | Blog, News, Races
The team are on final approach. Shore team waiting. Eta 40 minutes. Team have a good lead over second J109 ‘Boo’ some 10 miles astern. More news and photos later this morning.
by Jarhead Young Sailors | Aug 6, 2019 | Blog, News, Races
The Young Sailors are steaming back across the Irish sea. Having rounded the Fastnet Rock at 2220 hrs last night they are now midway across the Celtic sea with 165 nm to go to Plymouth. ETA early tomorrow morning into Plymouth.
by Jarhead Young Sailors | Aug 5, 2019 | Blog, News, Races
The JYS team on JYS Jan are coming close to the halfway mark of the 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race. 300 miles sailed in almost 48 hours and a 316 to Plymouth. We expect them to round the Fastnet Rock tonight, and then have a sleigh ride back to Plymouth with a fresh breeze...
by Jarhead Young Sailors | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog, News, Races
The Jarhead Young Sailors’ Foundation, a non-profit organization with the principle purpose of educating children, youths and young adults in the sport of sailing, was recently represented at the Royal Ocean Racing Club Cowes – Dinard – St. Malo... by Jarhead Young Sailors | Jul 22, 2019 | Blog, News, Races
The Jarhead Young Sailors’ Foundation was recently represented at the Royal Ocean Racing Club Cowes – Dinard – St. Malo Race. This participation was the first international event outside of Mediterranean waters for our advanced team. The Race, saw the...
by Jarhead Young Sailors | Oct 26, 2018 | Blog, News, Races
This year’s Jarhead Young Sailors team completed the 50th Anniversary of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. The journey was not easy, with the mainsail having a small tear which blew the vang a second time. Despite these setbacks, the team fought till the very end and...