Welcome! I write stories about boats and their people—both fiction and fact.
Books
I’ve published four novels and one coffee-table history about coastal adventures. Read more
Boats
I speak sailing, foiling, and also—gasp—powerboating. Read more
Blog
For a weekly dose of lighthearted perspective, subscribe to my Thursday blog. Recent topics include:
- Mike Toppa: Superior Team Building, with a Smile
- The FAQs and NBAQs of Great Presentations
- Why I Believe in Boats
- Climbing (Virtual and Actual) Mountains with a Health Coach
- 5 Lessons from Messing About in Boats
Lingering Questions
I’m often asked how I made the leap from Olympic sailor to author. Thanks to an interviewer, I can answer that: They both require self-motivation and creativity.
Occasionally, people who’ve known me a really long time ask how I made the leap from sailboat rigger to writer. I’m still looking for a good answer to that one.
Thanks for dropping by! If you’re looking for a content creator who speaks sailing, send me an email.