Category: Sailing

Sailing Prequel: Circumnavigating Brenton Island
A prequel that features sailing is this week’s thank you to subscribers. Read More …

AP over 2020: Lessons from a Postponed Olympics
The 2020 Olympics have been postponed until 2021. What can we learn? Read More …

Thank Your Teammate Day
Have you thanked your teammate today? Read More …

It Takes a Fleet: Pre-Race Discussions
One design sailing includes far too many variables to remember, which is why I rely on my competitor-friends for help. Read More …

Life Lessons from Dave Perry
Three surprising lessons from my interview with a sailing legend. Read More …

Boats We Love: Herreshoff Fish Class
Why I no longer refer to my boat as a “Marlin.” Read More …

Shirley Robertson Interview
Calling all sailors, or at least all sailors who enjoy podcasts: listen to Shirley! Shirley Robertson won the Yngling gold medal in 2004, and I caught up with her again at the Star Sailors League Finals in Nassau. We shared Read More …

Women In Sailing: Upwind Battle to Parity
Four days at an all-male championship reminded me how most of the sailing world operates. Read More …

Grateful for Friends
I’m lucky enough to mostly take my friends for granted, but a special act of kindness last week made me remember to say thank you. Read More …

Olympic Memories: Audio-documentary
Interviewed by my nephew about my Olympic experience: does this make me the “cool” aunt? Read More …