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Wingfoil Video: Make Like a Harbor Butterfly

Posted onSeptember 1, 2022August 31, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

What I did on my summer vacation. Read More …

CategoriesBoats, WingfoilTagsArmstrong, Carol Newman Cronin, summer, wingfoiling

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Saltwater and Blueberries: August in Maine, Then and Now

Posted onAugust 18, 2022August 18, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

Maine in August is still lovely, but quite different than my childhood memories. Read More …

CategoriesSeasons, WeatherTagsCarol Newman Cronin, climate change, Gulf of Maine, John Manderson, Penobscot Bay

Bolero at the dock

Boat Gawking Bonanza: Three Classic Sightings in One Foggy Harbor

Posted onAugust 11, 2022July 26, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin8 Comments

A foggy morning paddle surprises me with three classic yacht sightings. Read More …

CategoriesBoats, Weather, WritingTagsBolero, Carol Newman Cronin, Dutch Harbor, fog, SUP, Swamp Yankee

family sailing Katrina 2022

High Summer Reflection for 2022

Posted onAugust 4, 2022July 19, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

It’s high time for my four-year appreciation of High Summer. Read More …

CategoriesSeasonsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, high summer, summer

wingfoils astern

Breakthrough Days Make all the Slogging Worthwhile

Posted onJuly 28, 2022July 26, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

The importance of slogging to the next breakthrough Read More …

CategoriesWingfoilTagsCarol Newman Cronin, learning, wingfoiling, writing

Snipe Nationals 2022 Matias Capizzano

The Unique Joys of (Regatta) Travel 

Posted onJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Why travel to regattas matters more than results. Read More …

CategoriesSnipeTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Matias Capizzano, San Diego, Snipe Nationals 2022

Cottage Park book group

Another Lesson from a Great Book Discussion

Posted onJuly 14, 2022June 28, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A recent book group discussion provided yet another lesson that will help me write the next novel. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Ferry to Cooperation IslandTagsbook groups, Carol Newman Cronin, Cottage Park Yacht Club, Ferry to Cooperation Island

Pierre transom

My Best Summer Joy for 2022: A Stable “Platform”

Posted onJuly 7, 2022June 28, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

An unexpected new “platform” improves my weekly yoga practice. Read More …

CategoriesSeasons, SUP, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, paddleboard, powerboat, SUP yoga, workout, yoga

Pierre Great Harbor

The Unique Power of Word—and Boat—Choice

Posted onJune 30, 2022June 21, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

When it comes to the word “boat,” some additional context is definitely required. Read More …

CategoriesBoatsTagsboats, Carol Newman Cronin, Hadley Harbor, powerboat

Coastal Queen wheelhouse

Unexpected Rewards of Race Commentary and Homework 

Posted onJune 23, 2022June 21, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A well-received first attempt at race commentary Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, WeatherTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Coastal Queen, Jamestown Newport Ferry, Newport Bermuda Race

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