Category: Writing
Simple Boating: Which is More Fun, Kayak or SUP?
Dear Boating: It’s complicated. Read More …
Olympic Broach: The No Good Very Bad Windiest Day
In 2014, a story I wrote about failure at the 2004 Olympics won first place in the Boating Adventures category of Boating Writer’s International’s annual writing contest. It’s probably not a coincidence that it was the most agonizing story I’ve ever Read More …
My First Two Writing Awards
Boating Writers International’s annual writing contest leads to two new victories. Read More …
Olympic Sailing: Where Fiction Meets Fact
How a book club discussion made me realize something new about a story. Read More …
High Summer: Making Those February Dreams Come True
High summer is the time to bring those midwinter dreams to life. Read More …
Eight Bells: Bob “Buddha” Billingham
Saying goodbye to an important member of the Olympic sailing family. Read More …
Tired of Email? Try Pid-Me
Google brings back carrier pigeon service. Read More …
Time Capsule of Words: Yesteryear’s Crossword Puzzles
Another form of time travel: the New York Times Crossword archives. Read More …
Giving Back on Tin Legs: Hugh Elliot
Sailing loses one of its best. Read More …
Eight Bells: Robert Otis Bigelow
Saying goodbye to my sailing mentor. Read More …