You Never Know: Embracing the Most Unexpected Lessons
Remembering my teachers—and one poem from fifth grade. Read More …
Family Sailing: Launching the 52nd Season
Growing up with a family cruising boat shaped who I am today. Read More …
Voyage to the Dark Side (for Novel Research)
Why a new boat is the perfect research tool. Read More …
9 Lessons from Racing Model Sailboats
Learning to race model boats taught me several lessons that apply to regular sailboat racing—along with one that doesn’t. Read More …
Writing Habit: Morning is Best
The most creative mornings of all start off on the water. Read More …
Learning from a “Spectacular” Death Roll
I’m always trying to use mistakes as educational tools, but sometimes that’s just not possible. Read More …
The Gold Star of Writing Projects
Why a non-fiction book project was even more engrossing than expected. Read More …
Starting Strong with Robert Scheidt and Road to Gold
A unique weekly webinar links sailing’s finest with the rest of us. Read More …
Forgotten Photos Spark Story
A deep dive into a magazine’s photo archives leads to unexpected treasure. Read More …
Mark Reynolds: Gold Medal Guy
My latest profile for Seahorse: the legendary Mark Reynolds Read More …