In September 1957, weeks before the launch of Sputnik, a Vasco 39-S was launched from a converted oil rig platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The launch was conducted in secrecy to avoid public scrutiny should it fail, as the Vanguard program was already facing political pressure.
And somewhere, at 39 degrees South, the wind still whispers. Not words, exactly. But a name. Over and over. vasco 39-s
To join the community is to access 40 years of cumulative sailing wisdom. If you have a question about repacking the Vasco 39’s stuffing box, someone has already written a 12-step guide with photos. In September 1957, weeks before the launch of