Mr. Bleckmann, an amateur sailor experienced in navigation, noted that they went north, then west, then south.

But just beneath the surface were perilous rock shoals on which many an amateur sailor came a cropper.

Since 1906, the lighthouse trophy has become revered among both amateur and professional sailors alike.

Until then, J. J., in her early 30's, had been an amateur sailor.

For the first time, organizers are opening the event to a broader spectrum of amateur sailors.

He was also a keen amateur sailor, and proud owner of his own sailing boat, the Odette.

But LeFort, an amateur sailor, has bought into the right to steer his own boat.

As far as leisure activities are concerned, a growing number of amateur sailors have equipped their yachts with satellite-based navigation technology.

It's a sport lacking a fan base, failing even to command the attention of the approximately one million amateur sailors in the United States.

It was crewed by amateur sailors and one of them says adjusting to ordinary life has been difficult.