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Best Posts of 2016
Here’s a look back on some themes from the past year. Read More …
Rio 2016: An Open Letter to All Medal-less Olympians
Rio 2016 is drawing to a close, and most of you will go home without a medal—which probably makes you feel like a loser. You’re not. Read More …
Let the Games Begin: Game of Sails for $2.99
Olympic sailing and publishing have both changed drastically since 1994. Fortunately, some traits remain constant. Read More …
Coaches and Editors: What They Have in Common
The better they are at their job, the less obvious these two groups will be. Read More …
What Wins Olympic Medals? Not What Wins Headlines
Worried about how sewage, Zika, the Brazilian economy, and crime are going to affect the Olympics? You’re missing the point. Read More …
What Makes a Champion?
America’s Cup champion Jimmy Spithill helps prepare members of the 2016 Olympic Sailing Team for one of their biggest challenges. Read More …
Best of 2015
A look back at my best writing in 2015 Read More …
Game of Sails
She only has one goal: an Olympic medal. Until he shows up. Casey Morgan was just about to qualify for the national sailing team when Spencer Harding capsized on top of her. Desperate for a secret weapon, she steamrolls into his casual Read More …
Boats
I’ve been sailing since I was ten days old and won two races at the 2004 Olympics. I’ve had many, many wonderful experiences on boats, as well as one “worst” moment: an Olympic Broach. When I was finally able to Read More …
About Carol
“I speak sailing” Carol Newman Cronin is an award-winning author, editor, and Olympian. She has published five books: four novels, and the coffee-table history 100 Years of Gold Stars. Since 2009, she’s maintained Where Books Meet Boats, a weekly blog Read More …
