I was chatting on the phone with my twin sister the other day, and reminiscing about the 90’s and the vast array of style that surrounded us at the time. Picture two girls, recently relocated from above the 60th parallel, showing up to their first sailing lesson dressed in cut off jean shorts, hypercolour t-shirts, … Continue reading “My Instructor is a Dreamboat”
Here is a nicely detailed report following last month’s skiff testing in Spain. Looks like the girls are pushing for the Mackay FX and the RS 900. Both very nice choices. http://www.thedailysail.com/node/61798 Continue reading Evaluation Report on Women’s Skiffs
A funny thing happened this past weekend while I was coaching. During lunch, I wandered over to a circle of dudes standing around a Melges 24, some writing feverishly, others gazing in awe of the sailor giving the clinic. This is perfectly understandable, as the sailor in question was Melges 24 World Champion Richard Clarke who … Continue reading A Little Bit of Bro-mance
Skiff Safety from Willie Attended a safety chat with Willie…don’t actually know his name (what’s with only posting the helm’s name in the entry list!?!) in San Diego a few weeks ago, and he definitely had some words of wisdom not just for skiff sailors, but any doublehanded sailor. Here are some of Willie’s top … Continue reading Safety Tips From Willie
During my recent event in San Diego, I was privileged to participate in a group debrief led by 505 and I-14 legend, Howie Hamlin. A friendly and humble gentleman, he flew down on his own dime to spend a day on the water with the 29er fleet and then facilitate an easy going but informative … Continue reading If Howie Hamlin Does it, Then so Can We
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