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Primary Source Research: The Dusty Joyousness of Deep Dives

Posted onSeptember 28, 2023September 19, 2023AuthorCarol Newman CroninLeave a comment

A primary research field trip leads to many unexpected discoveries. Read More …

CategoriesHound, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Hound, K. Aage Nielsen, Peabody Essex Museum, research, yacht design

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Book Review: The Starfish Sisters

Posted onSeptember 21, 2023September 5, 2023AuthorCarol Newman CroninLeave a comment

Barbara O’Neal’s latest novel is uniquely satisfying. Read More …

CategoriesReviewTagsBarbara O'Neal, book review, Carol Newman Cronin, coastal fiction, The Starfish Sisters

Great Salt Pond Has it All

Posted onSeptember 14, 2023September 5, 2023AuthorCarol Newman CroninLeave a comment

Labor Day weekend on Block Island was surprisingly relaxing Read More …

CategoriesBoats, SeasonsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Cruising life, Great Salt Pond, wingfoil

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Farewell to Jimmy Buffett

Posted onSeptember 7, 2023September 5, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin12 Comments

Saying goodbye to an icon Read More …

CategoriesBoats, Sailing, SeasonsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Jimmy Buffett, Labor Day weekend, One Particular Harbor

One Ton of Summer Fun

Posted onAugust 31, 2023August 29, 2023AuthorCarol Newman CroninLeave a comment

An unexpected invite led to one of the best summer memories of all. Read More …

CategoriesBoats, Sailboat Racing, SailingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Classic yachts, Eggamoggin Reach Regatta, Molly Mulhern, Wildwood

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Unique Voices: Reading in a Crowded World

Posted onAugust 24, 2023August 25, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Reading two similar books highlights the importance of unique voice. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Fiction, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, vacation reads, voice, writing

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Safety First: 5 Lessons from a Wingfoiling Rescue

Posted onAugust 17, 2023August 8, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

When disaster struck, I was very lucky to have a rescue husband. Read More …

CategoriesWingfoilTagsCarol Newman Cronin, rescue, safety, wingfoiling

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Buddy Melges: He Really Was a Wizard

Posted onAugust 10, 2023July 25, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Another attempt to capture a sailing legend in words, and then marvel over the photos! Read More …

CategoriesProfileTagsBuddy Melges, Carol Newman Cronin, Seahorse Magazine

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Wingfoiling from a Sailboat: Making New Habits

Posted onAugust 3, 2023August 9, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A summer cruise starts a new phase on a classic sailboat. Read More …

CategoriesSailing, WingfoilTagscruising, Katrina, Nantucket, wingfoil

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Writing Something New about a Classic Yacht

Posted onJuly 27, 2023July 25, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Another fun project where books meet boats Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Hound, Sailboat Racing, WritingTagsAage Nielsen, Carol Newman Cronin, classic yacht, Hound

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