Category: Sailing
Olympic Broach: The No Good Very Bad Windiest Day
In 2014, a story I wrote about failure at the 2004 Olympics won first place in the Boating Adventures category of Boating Writer’s International’s annual writing contest. It’s probably not a coincidence that it was the most agonizing story I’ve ever Read More …
My First Two Writing Awards
Boating Writers International’s annual writing contest leads to two new victories. Read More …
Hammer Gels: From Ewww to Yum
How I learned to stop gagging and embrace the gel. Read More …
Olympic Sailing: Where Fiction Meets Fact
How a book club discussion made me realize something new about a story. Read More …
Team Support: Thank You
A few weeks ago, I talked about the benefits of proper fueling and how much that’s helped me stay competitive as a “master” sailor. This week I want to talk about something else that’s really important: my team. I’m very Read More …
Want to Fuel Right? It’s Personal
Fueling is one of the most important aspects of competing at the top of our game. Here’s what Kim Couranz and I find works best for us. Read More …
High Summer: Making Those February Dreams Come True
High summer is the time to bring those midwinter dreams to life. Read More …
Casual Sailboat Racing: Saved by a Sneaker
A casual regatta can be even more fun than the carefully organized ones. Read More …
Remembering Our 2004 Olympic Trials Win
The memories just won’t fade. Read More …
Eight Bells: Bob “Buddha” Billingham
Saying goodbye to an important member of the Olympic sailing family. Read More …
