Story
This yacht, sail was built in 1988 by Dubble & Jesse in Norderney.
Historical Notes
Clark Stede made, in 1990, an East to West Transit of the Northwest Passage, (this may only be partial transit as the vessel was reported carried by the CCGS Martha Black for 100 miles through heavy ice.) As the Gjoa this vessel completed a transit of the Northwest Passage 2013-2015.
In 2002 Tony Gooch was the first to complete a non-stop, solo-loop of the globe via the Southern Ocean from a starting point in North America.
In 2014-2015 this vessel completed a transit of the Northwest Passage under Ann and Glenn Bainbridge.
Owners & Masters
In 1989-1993 she was owned by Clark Steede.
In 1994-2013 she was owned by Coryn & Anthony Gooch, Victoria BC Canada.
In 2013-2016 she was owned by Ann and Glenn Bainbridge.
In 2016-2019 she was owned by Randall Reeves, Oakland CA USA.
In 2020-2024 she was owned by USA interests.
Name Significance
Moli is the name that native Hawaiians apply to the Laysan Albatross.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 10/11/2024)
