Transpac 2023 – New Racers Get Ready

Steven Ernest sailing with his son Oliver, who will race with him in the 2023 Transpac.
Steven Ernest sailing with his son Oliver, who will race with him in the 2023 Transpac.
Steven Ernest sailing with his son Oliver, who will race with him in the 2023 Transpac.

Steven Ernest will sail his J145 Aimant de Fille (another French boat name that roughly translates as “chick magnet”). For communications and gathering weather data Ernest will use a Starlink unit. He will also have an Iridium satphone on board as a backup. Ocean Navigator asked what motivated him to enter the race and what goals does he have for himself and his team? Read more

By Ocean Navigator