Music and sailing just seem to go together - we all have our favorite sailing songs, right? There's something about the wind and the water, the motion of the boat, and that laid back sailing lifestyle that begs to be put to music. A good...
When women sailors get together, good things happen. I was privileged to join over 100 other sailors at the 16th annual Women's Sailing Conference event, held in Marblehead, MA at the lovely Corinthian Yacht Club. The goal of the Women's Sailing Conference is to provide women...
Here in the northeast US, sailing season is (finally!) here. And that means spring sail racing starts too. Are you ready for racing season? Whether you're a regular Wednesday night series racer or competing in weekend regattas, good preparation is key to your success. As...
Sailing season is coming soon in the Northeast, thank goodness. One of our annual spring rituals is to brush up on The Racing Rules of Sailing. So last Sunday found me at Oakcliff Sailing for the North U. Rules + Tactics Seminar. Talking about rules...
St. Patrick's Day means all things green, and shamrocks are everywhere. According to tradition, the four leaf clover symbolizes luck. But what do shamrocks have to do with sailing? Actually, there is a very famous sailing shamrock: J Class yacht Shamrock V, one of the original...
"I really don't know why it is that all of us are so committed to the sea, except I think it is because in addition to the fact that the sea changes, and the light changes, and ships change, it is because we all came...
I don't know about you, but I normally don't make New Year's resolutions. Mainly because they're usually for things I don't really want to do, but know I should. This year I'm changing it up by resolving to do more of what I love. My...
Australia has long been on my travel bucket list. When an opportunity came up to sail with friends in the Whitsunday Islands, I didn't need much convincing. And boy, was it worth the trip! Located off the northeast Queensland coast, the Whitsunday Islands are actually two...
It's Thanksgiving here in the U.S., a time to reflect on things we're thankful for. This year I'm thankful for a loving family, challenging work and loyal customers. And I'm especially thankful for sailing. I can't underestimate the impact sailing has made on my life. It...
Lately, I've been getting that melancholy feeling that comes towards the end of summer and sailing season. Here in the Northeast US, keelboat sailing typically winds down by mid to late October. But you really begin to feel it in September, when the days get...