Tag: sailboat racing
Making Snipe Sailing New Again
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 …
Thank You Letter to a Classic Sailboat
Gratitude for a job well done Read More …
Dreaming (Anxiously) about Sailboat Racing
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 …
Where I Get My Ideas: One Example
How a childhood memory sparked both fictional backstory—and this blogpost Read More …
Time Capsule in Sailboat Racing
Reviewing my own history creates a time capsule of sailboat racing progress Read More …
Key West: Memories of a Newbie
This year’s revitalized regatta in Key West takes me back to my own humble beginnings in the world of sailboat racing. Read More …
Vendée Globe: The Sailing is the Easy Part
Welcome home, Vendée Globe heroes—and now for the hardest part. Read More …
Masked and Rusty: COVID-compliant Snipe Sailing
The world has changed, and so have my regatta priorities. Read More …
Living with Uncertainty: A Sailing Analogy
If life is a sailboat race, what’s the best analogy for the Coronavirus? Read More …
It Takes a Fleet: Pre-Race Discussions
One design sailing includes far too many variables to remember, which is why I rely on my competitor-friends for help. Read More …
