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Learning from a “Spectacular” Death Roll

Posted onApril 14, 2022April 14, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin9 Comments

I’m always trying to use mistakes as educational tools, but sometimes that’s just not possible. Read More …

CategoriesSnipeTagscapsize, Carol Newman Cronin, death roll, lessons, safety

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The Gold Star of Writing Projects

Posted onApril 7, 2022March 29, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Why a non-fiction book project was even more engrossing than expected. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Sailboat Racing, Sailing, WritingTags100 Years of Gold Stars, Carol Newman Cronin, one design, Sailing, Star Class

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Comodoro Rasco and Old Man: Appreciating Tradition

Posted onMarch 3, 2022February 15, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

After missing out on winter regattas last year, I no longer take for granted the freedom to travel and sail. Read More …

CategoriesSnipeTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Comodoro Rasco, Miami Snipe sailing, Old Man Diaz, snipe sailing, tradition

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Olympics: 5 Ways Sailing is Exactly Like Curling

Posted onFebruary 17, 2022February 15, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

Why do I watch curling? Because it’s a lot like sailing. Read More …

CategoriesOlympicsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Curling, Olympics, Sailing, Winter Olympics 2022

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Sailing Street Dance: StAR Regatta

Posted onFebruary 3, 2022January 27, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

A colorful mashup between sailing and art will also raise money for sailing scholarships. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, SnipeTagsartwork, Carol Newman Cronin, Connie Commette, StAR Regatta, Street art

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Augie Diaz: 50 Years of Lucky AND Good

Posted onJanuary 6, 2022March 1, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

What can fifty years of winning at sailboat racing teach us? Read More …

CategoriesProfile, Sailing, Snipe, WritingTagsAugie Diaz, Carol Newman Cronin, competition, Sailing, Seahorse Magazine, Snipe

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6 Valuable Lessons from Learning to Wing Foil

Posted onDecember 9, 2021November 30, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

The biggest lesson? Learning new tricks is hard. Read More …

CategoriesSailing, WingfoilTagsArmstrong, Carol Newman Cronin, Ozone Wasp, Rachael Zoe Miller, wingfoiling

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Blue Robinson: The Master of Sailor Interviews

Posted onNovember 18, 2021November 8, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Writerly advice from a fellow yachting scribe Read More …

CategoriesSailing, WritingTagsBlue Robinson, Carol Newman Cronin, Seahorse Magazine

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Rubbing Elbows with Sailing Excellence

Posted onOctober 28, 2021October 19, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A celebration of sailing accomplishments reminded me of what really matters. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, SailingTagsCarl Buchan, Carol Newman Cronin, excellence, National Sailing Hall of Fame

Snipe Westerns mark rounding Matias Capizzano

4 Tips for a Terrific Team

Posted onSeptember 30, 2021September 28, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

11 years of international sailing and traveling with Kim Couranz has taught me a lot about how to be (and appreciate) a strong teammate. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, SnipeTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Kim Couranz, Snipe, Snipe Western Hemispheres, teamwork

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