Problem: Too much racing in sailing instruction and not enough seamanship, adventure, and free sailing. Action: Learn Seamanship Seamanship is the art of caring for and moving boats. It is an art because the wind and the current are always changing and recombining in new ways. Action: Just Sail. Learn your boat. Learn about yourContinue reading “GRUNTLED”
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Culture of Excellence
Why does Olympic development matter? It provides a pathway for young talent. While not everyone’s cup of tea, this path is rewarding for some individuals, and inspirational to a larger group. Successful Olympic development yields sustainable Olympic success. The USA is a sailing nation and it should matter how we do on the international stage.Continue reading “Culture of Excellence”
Model Boats in New Bedford
Bullseye Sailing at Saunderstown, Rhode Island
RELIANCE model at Herreshoff Museum
Mary and I sailing aboard the fabulous schooner Rebecca of Vineyard Haven.
Old is beautiful. 100 years old and full of fun.
For Seeger, Years of Singing and Sailing to Save His Hudson River
Pete Seeger in 1975, protesting the dumping of PCBs in the Hudson River, sang to a group of children as the sloop Clearwater rode at anchor. Associated Press
Sailing For All 