Category: Sailboat Racing
![Shan and Maureen training on the Charles River](https://carolnewmancronin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shan-Charles-River-400x300.jpg)
Wheelchairs to the Worlds: Support Team USA
Giving back to one of my most consistent supporters feels so good. Read More …
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One (Weatherproof) Way to Experience The Ocean Race
The Ocean Race is coming to town—and I’m doing commentary Read More …
![Carol Age 5 steering Hersper](https://carolnewmancronin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/carol-age5-400x300.jpg)
Time Capsule in Sailboat Racing
Reviewing my own history creates a time capsule of sailboat racing progress Read More …
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Have You Thanked a Sailing Volunteer Today?
Our sport could not run without all the volunteers who generously offer up their most valuable asset: free time. Read More …
![DF 95 start Newport fleet](https://carolnewmancronin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DF95-start-400x300.jpg)
Successful Sailboat Racing: Do Sweat the Small Stuff
So many details go into showing up ready to race. Here’s what worked on one random January Sunday. Read More …
![Adams Hall of Fame induction](https://carolnewmancronin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Adams-HOF-400x300.jpg)
My Sailing Origin Story: The “Annoying” Inspiration of Ed
A Hall of Fame ceremony inspires this look back at my own sailing origin story—and a boatload of gratitude. Read More …
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The Unique “Blah” of Post-Regatta Hangovers
Even when I don’t sail, coming home after a big championship is still a major adjustment. Here’s why. Read More …
![Jud Smith Star Worlds 2022](https://carolnewmancronin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/StarWorlds-Jud-400x300.jpg)
Star World Championship: 3 Stories of International Friendship
Going to the 2022 Star Worlds as an author provided unusual perspective about what really lasts Read More …
![Coastal Queen wheelhouse](https://carolnewmancronin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Coastal-Queen-2--400x300.jpg)
Unexpected Rewards of Race Commentary and Homework
A well-received first attempt at race commentary Read More …
![model boat racing DF95 Sail Newport](https://carolnewmancronin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DF95-Practice-March-2022-400x300.jpg)
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 …