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The Three Life Phases of (Snipe) Sailing

Posted onOctober 29, 2026October 14, 2026AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Even with the 2026 Snipe North Americans firmly in the rear view, I just can’t stop smiling about how special it was. Which has made me ponder once again that timeless question: what makes regattas memorable? Though my answer has Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, SnipeTagsCarol Newman Cronin, generation gap, North American Championship, snipe sailing

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Time Out for an Upgrade

Posted onOctober 22, 2026October 21, 2026AuthorCarol Newman Cronin5 Comments

Time to get this fixed Read More …

CategoriesNewsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, CMC arthritis, opposable thumbs, thumb

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Bonding with the Big Black Boat

Posted onOctober 15, 2026October 15, 2026AuthorCarol Newman CroninLeave a comment

Sailing as research—what could be better? Read More …

CategoriesBoats, Running Tide, Sailboat RacingTagsAnnapolis Yacht Club, Carol Newman Cronin, Fall Series, ORC handicap, racing, Running Tide

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The Serendipitous Joy of Browsing Library Stacks

Posted onOctober 8, 2026September 29, 2026AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

Random book selection brings back childhood memories Read More …

CategoriesFiction, ReadingTagsbooks, browsing, Carol Newman Cronin, fiction, library

Mighty Mary Movie Sparks Mighty Memories

Posted onOctober 1, 2026September 22, 2026AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

What’s changed—and stayed the same—since 1994 Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, Team buildingTagsAmerica's Cup, Carol Newman Cronin, Mighty Mary

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Saying Goodbye to Sweet September

Posted onSeptember 24, 2026September 16, 2026AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

The garden and I are in our most productive season Read More …

CategoriesSeasonsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, creativity, New England, seasons, September

Snipe NAs-Newport Bridge-Ted Morgan

Just Say Yes: Regatta Hosting Can Be FUN

Posted onSeptember 17, 2026September 8, 2026AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

Running the Snipe NAs was surprisingly fun Read More …

CategoriesSnipeTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Fleet 17, Narragansett Bay, Newport RI, North American Championship, Snipe class

Ouzel leaving Rockport Harbor

Collaboration and Ouzel: The Story Behind the Story

Posted onSeptember 10, 2026September 7, 2026AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Appreciating a different perspective Read More …

CategoriesFreelance, Sailing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Diane Byrne, Megayacht News, Ouzel

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Gus Miller: Five Decades of Finn Sailing for Life

Posted onSeptember 3, 2026September 3, 2026AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Another sailing hero Read More …

CategoriesProfileTagsFinn sailing, Gus Miller, nonagenarian, Seahorse Magazine

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Book Review: All Good, K

Posted onAugust 27, 2026August 18, 2026AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A surprisingly readable account of prepping for a race around the world Read More …

CategoriesReviewTagsAll Good K, book review, Carol Newman Cronin, Golden Globe Race, Kirsten Neuschafer

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