Category: Weather

Small World Wonder: Watching the Vendée Globe Race
Watching sailboats around the world seems to shrink the planet Read More …

Keeping our Brains Tanked Up and Working Right
A tropical getaway starts with a reminder about the importance of proper hydration Read More …

Saltwater and Blueberries: August in Maine, Then and Now
Maine in August is still lovely, but quite different than my childhood memories. Read More …

Boat Gawking Bonanza: Three Classic Sightings in One Foggy Harbor
A foggy morning paddle surprises me with three classic yacht sightings. Read More …

Unexpected Rewards of Race Commentary and Homework
A well-received first attempt at race commentary Read More …

World Ocean and Women’s Fiction Day: June 8
On June 8, the world celebrated Books and Boats—or at least Oceans and Authors. Read More …

Hurricane Personalities
Note: I’m writing this a few days after Hurricane/Tropical Storm Henri hit Rhode Island, and I’m hoping it will seem a bit dated by the time you read it. Because that would mean that we don’t have another storm on Read More …

Asking Exactly the Right Question
Asking the right question can lead to surprising insights. Read More …

Living with Uncertainty: A Sailing Analogy
If life is a sailboat race, what’s the best analogy for the Coronavirus? Read More …

The Call of Fall
When in doubt, write about the weather. Read More …