Tag: Sailing

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 …

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 …

Road Trip: Co-pilot, Not Passive Passenger
Driving home from regattas is sometimes faster than flying. Read More …

The Language of Sailing
Baggywrinkle, staysail, even halyard: sailor-speak can be hard to translate. Read More …

Scratching the Sailing Itch
No matter what else happens this week, I’m going sailing. On a global level it seems a bit frivolous, with everything else that’s going on. But I can’t fix the world, so instead I will join my friends in another Read More …

Team Support: Thank You
A few weeks ago, I talked about the benefits of proper fueling and how much that’s helped me stay competitive as a “master” sailor. This week I want to talk about something else that’s really important: my team. I’m very Read More …

Want to Fuel Right? It’s Personal
Fueling is one of the most important aspects of competing at the top of our game. Here’s what Kim Couranz and I find works best for us. Read More …

Remembering Our 2004 Olympic Trials Win
The memories just won’t fade. Read More …

Giving Back on Tin Legs: Hugh Elliot
Sailing loses one of its best. Read More …

Eight Bells: Robert Otis Bigelow
Saying goodbye to my sailing mentor. Read More …