Category: Sailing

Where Books Meet Boats: No Such Thing as “Chore”
Both sailing and writing are a lot of work, so that effort has to be satisfying all on its own. Read More …
In Search of Inspiration: Spring and Launching Season
This week, on my morning set aside for blog writing, I must admit I was completely out of ideas. What can I say, it happens. Outside my window, a perfect spring day beckoned… so I turned to the archives, searching Read More …

Family Sailing: Launching the 52nd Season
Growing up with a family cruising boat shaped who I am today. 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 …

Comodoro Rasco and Old Man: Appreciating Tradition
After missing out on winter regattas last year, I no longer take for granted the freedom to travel and sail. Read More …

Olympics: 5 Ways Sailing is Exactly Like Curling
Why do I watch curling? Because it’s a lot like sailing. Read More …

Sailing Street Dance: StAR Regatta
A colorful mashup between sailing and art will also raise money for sailing scholarships. Read More …

Augie Diaz: 50 Years of Lucky AND Good
What can fifty years of winning at sailboat racing teach us? Read More …

6 Valuable Lessons from Learning to Wing Foil
The biggest lesson? Learning new tricks is hard. Read More …