Racers and cruisers are often placed in separate boxes. Max Shaw does not buy that split. In Salty Dips Episode 8, Chris Maier talks with Max about where cruising and racing meet. They cover boat choice, distance racing, offshore racing, racing preparation, safety, and the skills that transfer both ways. Meet Max Shaw Max Shaw is a yacht broker, ocean racer, sailing instructor, and world cruiser. He spent seven years cruising the South Pacific with his family in Fluenta, gi

In a major distance race like Van Isle 360, the Technical Committee plays an important part in keeping the event fair. The Technical Committee helps make sure boats meet the standard, crews are prepared, and the event runs on equal terms across the fleet. We do not want boats cutting corners on the race course, and the Technical Committee makes sure that competitors do not feel that their safety preparations give others an unfair advantage. The Technical Committee is there t