Category: Sailing
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 …
Snipe Worlds Reflection
Why do we travel so far to go sailing? For a unique mix of competition and friendships. Read More …
5 Stages of Snipe Charters
Chartering a Snipe at a major regatta is a step off into the unknown, but there’s a process that everyone goes through. Read More …
U.S. Olympic Sailing: All Change
Our current system is broken, and now we have a golden opportunity to fix it. Read More …