Common Loons – Racing team for the WA360

Introduction

For years, our team has wandered the quiet bays and hidden islands of the Puget Sound, where the landscape seems to whisper with the promise of more secret corners and untouched coves. With decades spent navigating challenging waters, we understand the complexities of Puget Sound. Together, our blend of practical sailing experience, technical expertise, and passion for adventure makes us well-equipped to tackle the challenges of the WA360 and make the most of every opportunity the race has to offer.

Authors Regards

Getting to manage this site, and provide updates for this team has been an honor. I have thoroughly enjoyed all the content Iv’e gotten to create, and I hope you have as well!
Journey of a Lifetime

A short final video celebrating the end of the race, and documenting all the adventures had!
Salty Sweet Ending

The race may not have been finished, but team Common Loons agrees even just making it to the starting line was victory! Much was learned, and theres much more to be discovered… during next WA360, 2027!
The Row Must Go On

Day 2 is in the books, and we’re working on closing out day 3! We lost the wind as we headed south from the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. It never came back.
Ready, Set, Sail!

Day one is in the books, and it has been an amazing ride! We are sailing due south passing Seattle making our way towards the northern opening of Colvos passage we have climbed the ranks throughout the day.
The Final Countdown.

There is so much to think about: logistics, shopping lists, weather, tides, wind, supplies, watch schedules, etc. It’s enough to make my head spin. Some of it’s easy, some of it is not, and some of it is so hard to predict that my approach is to just handle it as it happens.

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