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Book Review: The Half of It

Posted onNovember 2, 2023October 10, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Another novel from Juliette Fay inspires me as a writer while simultaneously entertaining me as a reader. Read More …

CategoriesReviewTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Juliette Fay, The Half of It, upmarket fiction

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Wingfoil Video: Jibing for the Paparazzi 

Posted onOctober 26, 2023October 26, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Come along for the ride. Read More …

CategoriesWingfoilTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Liz Baylis, PaulCroninStudios, video, wingfoil

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Going Back to Sailing: Pierre for Sale

Posted onOctober 19, 2023October 10, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

We’re selling our powerboat—and it’s not him, it’s us. Read More …

CategoriesBoatsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, For sale, Pierre, powerboats

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Cross Training for Sailing: Wingfoiling and Snipe Racing

Posted onOctober 12, 2023October 3, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Sometimes we hone our skills without even realizing it Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, Snipe, WingfoilTagsCarol Newman Cronin, cross training, Mystic Lake, snipe sailing, wingfoil

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Where I Get My Ideas: One Example

Posted onOctober 5, 2023September 12, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

How a childhood memory sparked both fictional backstory—and this blogpost Read More …

CategoriesBoats, Sailboat Racing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, fiction writing, Katrina, memories, sailboat racing

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Primary Source Research: The Dusty Joyousness of Deep Dives

Posted onSeptember 28, 2023January 16, 2024AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

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 Cronin

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 Cronin

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 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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