'We heard a loud boom and the boat shook…

Phoebe Wall Howard

Jul 15, 2025

Sailor hoisted to top of mast in wind storm to do repairs -- then wins

5 Comments

Great story! Congratulations Brian and crew for your 1st place winn!

Sailing Huron is not for the faint of heart! So glad everyone is safe.

Kathi Zimpleman

Wow! I had no idea. Thanks for taking us aboard, Phoebe.

Phoebe Wall Howard

Thank you for coming along, Kathi. xo

Youwza!

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