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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

Malcolm Page Charlotte Rose Greg Fisher Pan Am Games 2019

U.S. Olympic Sailing: All Change

Posted onSeptember 26, 2019September 26, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin14 Comments

Our current system is broken, and now we have a golden opportunity to fix it. Read More …

CategoriesOlympics, Sailboat Racing, Team building, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Greg Fisher, Malcolm Page, Olympic Sailing, US Olympic program, USST

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What Books Do I Like?

Posted onSeptember 19, 2019September 17, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Some thoughts about book genres, women’s fiction, and the perils of categorization Read More …

CategoriesBooksTagsCarol Newman Cronin, coastal fiction, genre, upmarket fiction, women's fiction

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5 Tips for Lifelong Fitness

Posted onSeptember 12, 2019November 19, 2024AuthorCarol Newman Cronin14 Comments

Lifelong fitness isn’t about how hard you work; it’s about doing something (almost) every day. Read More …

CategoriesSailing, Seasons, SUPTagsCarol Newman Cronin, fitness, habits, Hammer Nutrition, routine, SUP, workouts

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Back to School, Off to Publisher

Posted onSeptember 5, 2019September 5, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

It’s back to school week, an extremely appropriate time to send the final Ferry manuscript off to the publisher. Read More …

CategoriesFerry to Cooperation IslandTagsadvance reader copies, ARCs, Carol Newman Cronin, Ferry to Cooperation Island, publishing, SheWrites Press

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