Tag: sailboat

A Boy Called Sailboat

This film is only available in the United States and Canada because of territorial licensing. A Hispanic family finds hope in their extraordinary son named Sailboat when a personal gesture awakens a global desire. Armed with a little guitar, Sailboat leads an offbeat cast into the miraculous story of the greatest secret never told. …


Men and Dog Missing for 10 Days Found on Powerless Sailboat

Two men and a pet dog were rescued from a sailboat without power or fuel more than 200 miles off Delaware, 10 days after friends and relatives had last heard from them, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday. Kevin Hyde, 65, and Joe Ditomasso, 76, were sailing from Cape May, New Jersey, to Marathon, Florida….


83-Year-Old Japanese Man Becomes Oldest Person to Sail Across Pacific Solo, Boats From San Fran to Japan

An 83-year-old Japanese adventurer returned home June 4 after successfully completing his solo, nonstop voyage across the Pacific, becoming the oldest person to make the journey. He says he is still “in the middle of [his] youth” and not done yet. Kenichi Horie arrived in the Kii Strait off Japan’s western coast, completing his trans-Pacific…


Mini Sailboat Launched by US Middle Schoolers in 2020 Found Washed Up in Norway by Student 462 Days Later

What started as a junior-high class project turned into an expedition across the Atlantic, bridging the gap between two continents. A small unmanned sailboat, constructed and launched by students in New Hampshire, voyaged all the way to Norway, where it washed ashore and was found by a family over a year later. Their young son took…


Sailor in Santa Monica Bay Led to Woman Stranded Miles From Shore by Dolphins, Saves Her Life

A freshly licensed sailing enthusiast from L.A. County last month set out on his maiden voyage—and happened upon a young woman struggling to stay afloat, alone in Santa Monica Bay. His coincidental encounter with the stranded swimmer ended up saving her life. IT business owner Koz Khosravani, 59, recently acquired his pre-owned sailboat and had invited…