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Author Conversation #2: Wendy Mitman Clarke

Posted onDecember 5, 2019November 26, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

#Coastalfiction author Wendy Mitman Clarke talks about journalism, change, and why she’s so drawn to the water. Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsCoastal, coastalfiction, fiction, journalism, Still Water Bending, Wendy Mitman Clarke

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Grateful for Friends

Posted onNovember 28, 2019November 28, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

I’m lucky enough to mostly take my friends for granted, but a special act of kindness last week made me remember to say thank you. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, Snipe, Team building, TravelTagsBrazil, Carol Newman Cronin, container, Ilhabela, Miami, Snipe

Winning a race at the 2004 Games. Photo: Daniel Forster

Olympic Memories: Audio-documentary

Posted onNovember 21, 2019November 21, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Interviewed by my nephew about my Olympic experience: does this make me the “cool” aunt? Read More …

CategoriesOlympicsTagsaudio documentary, Carol Newman Cronin, Elon University, interview, Sam Newman

Escape to WUnderland

Posted onNovember 14, 2019November 14, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

The 2019 Writer Unboxed “Unconference” provided a luxurious dive into craft—with 119 of my newest friends, and only one Breakup. Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Keith Cronin, Salem, Therese Walsh, Unconference, Writer Unboxed, WUnderland

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Vince Brun Profile in Seahorse

Posted onNovember 7, 2019March 1, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A profile of sailing legend Vince Brun was a unique chance to delve into his history—and a few of the stories. Read More …

CategoriesFreelance, Profile, Sailboat RacingTagsSeahorse Magazine, Vince Brun

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Book Review: BoatSense

Posted onOctober 31, 2019December 19, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

This thin volume packs in an eclectic mix of education and entertainment. Read More …

CategoriesReviewTagsboatsense, book review, Carol Newman Cronin, Doug Logan

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Snipe Worlds Reflection

Posted onOctober 24, 2019October 22, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Why do we travel so far to go sailing? For a unique mix of competition and friendships. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, Snipe, TravelTagsBrazil, Carol Newman Cronin, Ilhabela, Kim Couranz, Snipe, world championship

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Author Conversation #1: Barbara Rogan

Posted onOctober 17, 2019November 19, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

A conversation with fellow coastal-fiction author Barbara Rogan reveals her thoughts about publishing, teaching, and writing. Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsauthor, Barbara Rogan, Carol Newman Cronin, coastal fiction, conversation

5 Stages of Snipe Charters

Posted onOctober 10, 2019October 15, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Chartering a Snipe at a major regatta is a step off into the unknown, but there’s a process that everyone goes through. Read More …

CategoriesSailing, SnipeTagsCarol Newman Cronin, charter, Ilhabela, Snipe, world championship

in the wheelhouse of the Brenton Island Ferry

Ferry to Cooperation Island: Read Chapter One

Posted onOctober 3, 2019October 25, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Here’s a sneak peek at the first chapter of Ferry to Cooperation Island. Read More …

CategoriesFerry to Cooperation IslandTagsCarol Newman Cronin, chapter 1, excerpt, Ferry to Cooperation Island, pre-order, preview, sneak peek

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