Shifting Gears with Phoebe Wall Howard

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Winning sailor: 'My daughter made me better' in the 101st Bayview Mackinac Race
A father delivers first-place medals to all three kids before they're 21
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'We heard a loud boom and the boat shook' during 101st Bayview Mackinac Race
Sailor hoisted to top of mast in wind storm to do repairs -- then wins
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Storm gust backflips sailor off boat during 101st Bayview Mackinac Race
'It was instantaneous, violent and strong' -- then came Epic rescue
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Miracle rescue after storm tosses sailor overboard during 101st Bayview Mackinac Race
High winds tear up sailboats racing on Lake Huron
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'Why do I do this?' sailor asks before the 101st Mackinac race
Day 1 forecast: thunderstorms and high temps
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Jeff Daniels tells story of blind engineer who invented cruise control
New movie spotlights a life of perseverance and innovation
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Fast Tango on winning streak: Skipper gets heart warning for 101st Mackinac
Crew says it won't make 'a shit bit of difference' in strategy
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Mackinac racer Nick Ward: What it takes to gain a competitive edge
As the navigator on Hooligan, he sleeps little or not at all and uses tech to harness wind speed and power
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As Tomahawk sank, T.K. Lowry said he couldn't fit into the life raft. His crew insisted: 'Get your ass in here'
Adam Lowry, a Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, sails Port Huron to Mackinac in memory of his father on the 40th anniversary of a terrifying rescue
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Champion sailor: Yelling never made anyone faster or better
Ron Sherry explains why the mental game is key to victory
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June 2025

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