Tag: sailboat racing
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 …
Eight Bells Sandra Tartaglino: Where Boats Met Brownies
Sandra Tartaglino died doing what she loved best—with too many races left unsailed. Read More …
Sailing Clinics: Never Too Old to Learn
When it comes to sailing clinics, there are so many different ways to learn. Read More …
