Meet the 10-year-old who sailed to Martha's Vineyard and back
Briggs Kossmann, a 10-year-old sailor, made the 14-mile journey from Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts — and back — on his own.
Stay updated with breaking news from Briggs Kossmann. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Briggs Kossmann, a 10-year-old sailor, made the 14-mile journey from Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts — and back — on his own.
Briggs Kossmann, a 10-year-old sailor, made the 14-mile journey from Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts — and back — on his own, with his parents not far behind, watching from a separate boat.
It’s not everyday a 10-year-old sails his way to the Island from Cape Cod solo. Briggs Kossmann from Duxbury began his trek to Vineyard Haven from Falmouth near Nobska Point Lighthouse on Wednesday, September 20, not long past noon. His family traveled nearby in another vessel as a precautionary measure. According to Kurt Kossmann, Briggs’ […]