The Beneteau First 40 Jazz, crewed primarily by a Pacific Northwest crew, is currently under power headed for safe haven. One of their nine keelbolts was leaking and could not be repaired under way. Everybody onboard is safe. More information as it becomes available. This year’s Fastnet has been a war of attrition, especially for the smaller boats, as they’ve fought headwinds since the start.
Kurt grew up racing and cruising in the Midwest, and has raced Lasers since the late 1970s. Currently he is a broker at Swiftsure Yachts. He has been Assistant Editor at Sailing Magazine and a short stint as Editor of Northwest Yachting. Through Meadow Point Publishing he handles various marketing duties for smaller local companies. He currently is partners on a C&C 36 which he cruises throughout the Northwest. He’s married to the amazing Abby and is father to Ian and Gabe.