Sailing season is finally here! Time to pull out the sailing gear and get your sailing bag ready to go. We've already covered the top 5 items you need for safe sailing. Now let's talk about the things you keep in your sail bag all...
The holiday season is upon us! It's cold here in the Northeast, but we still have sailing on the brain. Needing a jolt of energy to get us in the holiday spirit, we put together a new playlist: Sailing Songs - A Sailor's Christmas. The playlist...
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...
The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show is the official kickoff to sailing season on the East Coast. Sailors eagerly await its arrival and the welcome opportunity to commune with fellow sailing junkies. The Annapolis Boat Show is a sailor's paradise, with the chance to ogle beautiful...
Starting a sailing-related company means you get to go to some pretty cool places. I was fortunate last year to spend a fair amount of time in one of my favorite places - Newport, RI. Sometimes known as "the yachting capital of America" (or the...
The striped sailor shirt has an illustrious 160 year history. The original navy and white pattern was designed for French sailors - the pattern would help rescuers more easily spot a sailor who fell overboard. The 1858 "Act of France" made the shirt the official...
What better way to end your week than with a Dark 'n Stormy in the company of sailors? Join us this Friday, July 10 in Brooklyn for an evening of sailor talk, cocktails, and to see the full line of 12° West's new women's sailing fashion. Proper Dark...
Last weekend I was in Newport for the Volvo Ocean Race's Newport Stopover. Wow. Newport, you really put on a show. Huge kudos to Sail Newport and all the partners, sponsors and volunteers that made it a fantastic experience. The City of Newport really pulled out all the stops....