Tag: sailboat racing
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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 …
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Where I Get My Ideas: One Example
How a childhood memory sparked both fictional backstory—and this blogpost Read More …
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Time Capsule in Sailboat Racing
Reviewing my own history creates a time capsule of sailboat racing progress Read More …
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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 …
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Vendée Globe: The Sailing is the Easy Part
Welcome home, Vendée Globe heroes—and now for the hardest part. Read More …
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Masked and Rusty: COVID-compliant Snipe Sailing
The world has changed, and so have my regatta priorities. Read More …
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Living with Uncertainty: A Sailing Analogy
If life is a sailboat race, what’s the best analogy for the Coronavirus? Read More …
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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 …
![Sandra Tartaglino Snipe Nationals 2019](https://carolnewmancronin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sandra-2019-nationals-400x300.jpg)
Eight Bells Sandra Tartaglino: Where Boats Met Brownies
Sandra Tartaglino died doing what she loved best—with too many races left unsailed. Read More …
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Sailing Clinics: Never Too Old to Learn
When it comes to sailing clinics, there are so many different ways to learn. Read More …