The other evening seemed like a perfect time for an evening sail. Wind was robust, but not too robust, maybe 15 knots. The weather was warm enough for shirtsleeves. Not too many other boats were out — just one Merit 25 and a dinghy with a trapeze and two sailors on board. The wind direction […]
Each crash was not terrible, but the accumulation of thousands weighed heavily on my mind. Accidents at sea often happen in an instant, without warning, and each jolt threatened to break the small boat in two. But the alternative was heading out to sea, where the waves would be larger, the wind would be stronger, and the […]
Sailing is fun. Hanging out with friends and family is fun. Putting the two together? Well, that can get difficult. As much as we may imagine an idyllic day on the water, sailing with family and friends can sometimes be anything but. This article will explore some of the most common pitfalls of taking those we are related to (and […]
The people that I sail with are more than just crew. They are my friends (and extended family) that share a common passion for sailing and adventure. As a boat owner, I also enjoy the challenges of managing a crew. It’s sort of like running a small business. You have to get the right person, at […]
You’re out sailing with family or friends and you are at the helm. The boat is healing more, it’s getting harder to steer and one or two of the crewmembers are looking like they are about to panic. There is another boat to windward and it will be disaster if you round up into it. […]
As a general rule, I sail as if single-handing. That’s because it’s rare that I get the chance to sail with other experienced sailors on board. But I’ve recently had the chance to sail my boat with several friends who have, collectively, thousands of sea miles under their keels. And I came to realize how […]
Congrats to my fellow BCC graduates!! Arent you excited to charter on your own? The guys in my classdefinitely were; we exchanged phone numbers on the last day and agreed to find a date to go out sailingtogether. We finally found one that worked, and started planning our first sail without an instructor.Our objective was […]
You’ve been thinking about it for awhile. Maybe a long while. But you’re a little nervous. It seems like it’d be fun, but it’s so unfamiliar. And you don’t want to seem like some kind of rube if you’re the only one on the boat who’s never gone sailing before. But here’s the thing … […]