Listen to the On the Wind Podcast
New episode where Andy Schell from 59° North and I discuss the Mini Transat
While Terminal Leave is hauled out for the winter in Annapolis, Andy and I sit down on a boat in the same yard and talk all about my 2023 Mini Transat experience. We pick back up from the last time he had me on the podcast and explore some of the challenges faced during the race. U.S. Patriot Sailing is a key part of this mission and we discussed the importance of this organization to me personally and my reasons for racing to raise awareness for the team.
I am looking forward to upcoming speaking engagements at yacht clubs this spring and sailing Terminal Leave this season with veterans from the team.
If you are new to this campaign, here are some photos from our discussion on the podcast:
Crossing the finish line in Guadeloupe after crossing the Atlantic Ocean
Peter Gibbons-Neff and Jane Millman at the start of the Mini Transat in Les Sables-d’Olonne, France
The start of the 2023 Mini Transat with 90 sailors racing solo in this 4,050 nm long race
After the rudder broke off in the second leg, Peter pulled into Mindelo, Cape Verde for a quick repair. Thanks to Jane’s help with coordinating the repair, he was back on the race course in 12 hours.
Military Background
Peter is currently a major in the Marine Corps Reserves. After 10 years of active duty service he transitioned into the reserves in 2021. Peter deployed to Afghanistan in 2014 and the Middle East in 2018.
LHD 7 USS Iwo Jima, the ship Peter deployed to the Middle East on in 2018. He transited the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and Persian Gulf.
U.S. Patriot Sailing
Non-profit organization that supports veterans navigate challenges through sailing. All volunteer team based out of Annapolis, MD; Solomons, MD; San Diego, CA; Los Angles, CA; Seattle, WA. Learn more here.
Farr30 racing in Charleston Race Week
Meleges 24 racing in Annapolis, MD
J109 winter frostbite racing in Annapolis, MD
Thank You Sponsors & Supporters
While we have some incredible sponsors, we still need your support to complete this mission. Every donation helps, THANK YOU!
If you are able to help, please consider donating through U.S. Patriot Sailing for a tax-deductible donation or through our GoFundMe page.
Learn More Here: www.pgnoceanracing.com/donate
I continue to race as an ambassador for U.S. Patriot Sailing to raise awareness for this incredible non-profit team.
U.S. Patriot Sailing
Supports the veteran community navigate the hardships of transition to civilian life, rehabilitation after injury, and the complex life challenges associated with combat deployments. The organization accomplishes its mission by welcoming veterans back onto a winning team, provides camaraderie, a sense of mission accomplishment, and new dynamic experiences
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