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One Ton of Summer Fun

Posted onAugust 31, 2023August 29, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

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, 2023July 23, 2024AuthorCarol 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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Favorite Sailing: Whatever’s On Now

Posted onJuly 20, 2023July 5, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

It’s hard to explain the many ways to enjoy summer on the water Read More …

CategoriesBoats, SailingTagsboats, Carol Newman Cronin, Sailing

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Baby Steps to Huge Accomplishments 

Posted onJuly 13, 2023June 28, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

Small but steady progress is the only way to achieve a long-term goal. Read More …

CategoriesSUP, Wingfoil, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, fitness, goals, relationships, writing

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The Serious Significance of One Evening Sail

Posted onJuly 6, 2023June 28, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

Why one short evening of Snipe sailing brought so much joy Read More …

CategoriesSailboat RacingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, IYAC Monday Night Racing, Newport, Snipe

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Farewell June, My Favorite Month

Posted onJune 29, 2023June 29, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

Diving into summer—and wishing June lasted much longer. Read More …

CategoriesSeasonsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, June, pure potential, summer

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