Carol Newman Cronin

Author, Editor, Olympian

Primary Menu

  • Books
    • The Heart of Hound
    • 100 Years of Gold Stars
    • Ferry to Cooperation Island
    • Game of Sails
    • Cape Cod Surprise
    • Oliver’s Surprise
  • Boats
    • Sponsors
  • Blog
    • Subscribe
  • About Carol
    • Author
    • Editor
    • Olympian
  • News and Events
    • Short Stories
Search
Menu
Home »Search results for:  snipe (Page 5)

Search Results for: snipe

model boat racing DF95 Sail Newport

9 Lessons from Racing Model Sailboats

Posted onApril 28, 2022May 3, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin3 Comments

Learning to race model boats taught me several lessons that apply to regular sailboat racing—along with one that doesn’t. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat RacingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, DF95, model boat racing, Sail Newport Thumb Yachting Guild, sailboat racin

Snipe sailing Ditzel photo

Learning from a “Spectacular” Death Roll

Posted onApril 14, 2022April 14, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin9 Comments

I’m always trying to use mistakes as educational tools, but sometimes that’s just not possible. Read More …

CategoriesSnipeTagscapsize, Carol Newman Cronin, death roll, lessons, safety

Robert Scheidt Road to Gold

Starting Strong with Robert Scheidt and Road to Gold

Posted onMarch 31, 2022April 1, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A unique weekly webinar links sailing’s finest with the rest of us. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat RacingTagsAndy Rice, Carol Newman Cronin, Hamish Willcox, Road to Gold, Robert Scheidt

old man with snipe trailer

Comodoro Rasco and Old Man: Appreciating Tradition

Posted onMarch 3, 2022February 15, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

After missing out on winter regattas last year, I no longer take for granted the freedom to travel and sail. Read More …

CategoriesSnipeTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Comodoro Rasco, Miami Snipe sailing, Old Man Diaz, snipe sailing, tradition

sailing and curling shared traits

Olympics: 5 Ways Sailing is Exactly Like Curling

Posted onFebruary 17, 2022February 15, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

Why do I watch curling? Because it’s a lot like sailing. Read More …

CategoriesOlympicsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Curling, Olympics, Sailing, Winter Olympics 2022

Opti sail with artwork by Tom Rossetti

Sailing Street Dance: StAR Regatta

Posted onFebruary 3, 2022January 27, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

A colorful mashup between sailing and art will also raise money for sailing scholarships. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, SnipeTagsartwork, Carol Newman Cronin, Connie Commette, StAR Regatta, Street art

Augie Diaz lucky and good

Augie Diaz: 50 Years of Lucky AND Good

Posted onJanuary 6, 2022March 1, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

What can fifty years of winning at sailboat racing teach us? Read More …

CategoriesProfile, Sailing, Snipe, WritingTagsAugie Diaz, Carol Newman Cronin, competition, Sailing, Seahorse Magazine, Snipe

2022 New Year sunrise

2021: My Top Three Milestones

Posted onDecember 30, 2021December 14, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin10 Comments

Before the sun rises on 2022, I’m taking a look back at 2021’s personal milestones. Read More …

CategoriesSeasonsTags2021, 2022, Carol Newman Cronin, milestones, New Year

wingfoiler meets classic sailboat

6 Valuable Lessons from Learning to Wing Foil

Posted onDecember 9, 2021November 30, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

The biggest lesson? Learning new tricks is hard. Read More …

CategoriesSailing, WingfoilTagsArmstrong, Carol Newman Cronin, Ozone Wasp, Rachael Zoe Miller, wingfoiling

Snipe Westerns mark rounding Matias Capizzano

4 Tips for a Terrific Team

Posted onSeptember 30, 2021September 28, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

11 years of international sailing and traveling with Kim Couranz has taught me a lot about how to be (and appreciate) a strong teammate. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, SnipeTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Kim Couranz, Snipe, Snipe Western Hemispheres, teamwork

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Carol Newman Cronin is an award-winning writer/editor and an Olympian. Click photo for more.

Thursday Blogs: Sign Up

No spam, just a heartfelt weekly post about books, boats, and the amazing world in which we live

* indicates required
I haven't (yet) segmented my list, but are you most interested in

Most Recent Blog Posts

  • Controlling Our Fleet Destiny: 2025 Newport Snipe Sailing September 11, 2025
  • Curiosity, Connections, and Witty Banter September 4, 2025
  • Listening to the Legendary Butch Ulmer August 28, 2025

Blog Categories

Ferry to Cooperation Island covers

Join the Mailing List

(No spam, just a heartfelt weekly post about books, boats, and the amazing world in which we live) 

* indicates required
Email Format

Categories

  • Books
  • Boats
  • Blog
  • About Carol
  • News and Events
Copyright © 2025 Carol Newman Cronin. All Rights Reserved.
Parallax Frame by Catch Themes
Scroll Up
  • Books
    • The Heart of Hound
    • 100 Years of Gold Stars
    • Ferry to Cooperation Island
    • Game of Sails
    • Cape Cod Surprise
    • Oliver’s Surprise
  • Boats
    • Sponsors
  • Blog
    • Subscribe
  • About Carol
    • Author
    • Editor
    • Olympian
  • News and Events
    • Short Stories
Social media & sharing icons powered by UltimatelySocial
error

Enjoy this blog? Please share and subscribe.

  • RSS
  • Facebook
  • Bookbub