The first race of the 2023 Season is here. Jane and I are in Lorient, France ready to participate in the Plastimo Lorient Mini, a 250nm double-handed race.

Back in France and time to kick off season 3 of this campaign! On Thursday afternoon (30 Mar) I made it to La Trinité-sur-Mer where Terminal Leave has been waiting for my return.

Since U.S. Patriot Sailing was there for me when I needed it most, my mission now is to give back to the team to help more veterans navigate their own challenges through sailing. Let’s explore how U.S. Patriot Sailing has changed since 2020 and the impact of this campaign on the organization.

Make sure to check out my latest article in the Cruising Club of America’s annual Voyages Magazine! Learn more about some of my experiences sailing Terminal Leave after sailing 7,484 nautical miles off the French coast and in the Atlantic Ocean.

Shooting the Breeze Sailing Podcast

Since my last update less than two weeks ago, we have made significant progress in this campaign! Plenty of good news to follow.

An exciting season of racing coming soon! My mission remains racing in the Mini Transat as an ambassador for U.S. Patriot Sailing. Everything I do this year affects my preparation for the big race across the Atlantic.

THIS IS THE YEAR! This week registration opened for the 2023 Mini Transat and I am signed up.

Wishing everyone a happy New Year! Where did the fall go? Time for a winter SITREP! Hard to believe, but six months ago I was racing in light air across the Celtic Sea towards Fastnet Rock…

Have you seen the December issue of Spinsheet?

Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell Podcast Ep. 117

Winter Speaking Series: Let’s schedule a presentation at your club or organization this winter!

Season 2 in France Complete!

This year I sailed 4,078 nautical miles (NM) in the Atlantic waters. Those miles covered the west coast of France, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, and the Azores. Finishing the second season of this campaign brings my total miles sailed on Terminal Leave to 7,484 nm with almost five thousand allocated to racing. Each mile makes me that much more prepared for the 2023 Mini Transat.

Finished the SAS and a quick retrograde. At 1257 local time on 16 August I crossed the finish line and completed the second half of the Les Sables-Azores-Les Sables race. This final 1,300 nm return race from Horta in the Azores to Les Sables d’Olonne, France took 11 days, 18 hours, and 57 minutes.

Thursday 4 August, Peter departs to race back to France from Horta, Azores, some 1300nm. Click on the link to track his progress while he races in Stage 2 of the SAS!

Made it to the Azores!