Snipe Archives - Carol Newman Cronin

The Rare Gift of 20,000 Hours

Posted onJuly 3, 2025June 25, 2025AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

The benefit and joy of a long-term teammate Read More …

Snipe Mom Wisdom: What Really Matters After 3.5 Decades

Posted onFebruary 13, 2025February 12, 2025AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

Old too soon, wise too late—even in sailboat racing Read More …

Making Snipe Sailing New Again

Posted onOctober 24, 2024October 8, 2024AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Even if you’ve only been reading this blog for a short while, you probably know that Snipe sailing has been my primary racing for most of the past three decades. So it may surprise you to hear that I had Read More …

How to Be a Great Snipe Crew

Posted onJuly 18, 2024July 16, 2024AuthorCarol Newman Cronin13 Comments

Two fresh experiences provide a great reminder of how hard Snipe crews work Read More …

Dreaming (Anxiously) about Sailboat Racing

Posted onMay 16, 2024April 30, 2024AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

A few nights ago, I had a vivid dream that I was onboard Katrina—and we were approaching a crowded starting line. As the countdown wound down to zero, my father tacked onto starboard and lined up for a perfect start Read More …