About Bruce Schwab
A lifelong rigger and two-time solo circumnavigator, Bruce Schwab led the Rigging Shop at Svendsens Marine in Northern California from 1981 to 2000. During this time he restored and raced his famous 1930 30sq Meter "Rumbleseat" (now sold and based in Tortola as "Diva").
After winning many crewed, doublehanded, and solo sailing races including the 1996 Singlehanded Transpac aboard Rumbleseat, he retired from Svendsens to oversee the design & building of the all-American Open 60 OceanPlanet. After completing his first circumnavigation in the 2002/2003 Around Alone Race, he came to Portland, Maine to refit OceanPlanet for the 2004/2005 Vendee Globe Race (solo, nonstop, around the world).
On February 25, 2005, Bruce became the first American in history to officially finish the Vendee, and currently holds the American solo circumnavigation record of 109 days and 20 hours.
Summary:
- 25+ years of professional rigging and project management
- First official American finisher of the Vendee Globe: solo nonstop around the world race
- Provider of LFP battery solutions for marine applications
- Experienced tactician, weather analyst, and racing sail trimmer
- Extremely high strength to weight ratio
- Experienced with on-board navigation and communication systems
- Avid bicycle racer and musician (guitar)
Now living in the midcoast town of Woolwich, Maine, Bruce readily travels to offer his services.
Twice solo around the world!
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