High Summer, 2018 Style

Posted onJuly 19, 2018July 24, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

Summer’s joys are the same year to year, though the specific challenges vary. Read More …

Variety: Books, Meet Boats

Posted onJune 28, 2018June 19, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Like sailing, books allow us to dive into a completely different world. Read More …

Fog and First Readers

Posted onJuly 27, 2017July 25, 2017AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

This morning, paddling out into a very foggy harbor, I was reminded of the comparison between writing and navigation. In either case, as long as you know where you are and can see what’s just in front of you, you Read More …

Morning Standups on the Water

Posted onApril 27, 2017April 18, 2017AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A calm water stand up paddle is my favorite way to start the day. Read More …

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Seeing the Horizon

Posted onJanuary 26, 2017January 17, 2017AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Seeing the horizon frees my mind to make leaps and connections that would seem much too far-fetched anywhere else. Read More …

Another beautiful morning for SUP Yoga, tied up astern of Matsya. Photo: PaulCroninStudios

SUP Yoga: Cross Training to a New Perspective

Posted onJuly 14, 2016July 11, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

Here’s another way to gain a new perspective and increased flexibility on your SUP this summer. Read More …

Rhode Island Gems: Beauty Nearby

Posted onNovember 13, 2015November 13, 2015AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Recently, Paul and I have been embarking on weekly “adventures.” (These have been the basis for the “Where am I” photos on Facebook.) Our definition of “adventure” is quite loose; basically it means getting outside and going to a place we’ve never been before, preferably Read More …