Small Boat, Big Race: Team Snowflakes on Racing to Alaska

Send us Fan MailThe Race to Alaska is one of the most unusual and demanding events in modern sailing: roughly 700 miles from Washington State to Alaska with no engines allowed.In this episode I’m joined by Jeff Williams, who along with teammate Mike VanHoy will be competing in the next Race to Alaska as Team Snowflakes aboard a 20-foot Tornado catamaran.Their boat is fast, light, and uncompromising — no cabin, no heater, and nothing separating the crew from the elements except skill, preparation, and determination.We talk about:Why they decided to take on the Race to AlaskaPreparing a high-performance catamaran for a 700-mile endurance eventHuman propulsion and creative problem solvingWhat breaks offshore — and how you fix it mid-raceThe realities of cold water sailing and fatigueThe Race to Alaska attracts some of the most creative and determined small-boat sailors anywhere. This conversation is a great look at the mindset required to take on a challenge where finishing alone is an achievement.-----------------------------------------------------Join the conversation: Facebook group Mailing list PatreonMore at: www.nanocruising.comSeas Your Own Adventure 🌊⛵