Einstein explained that the faster one goes, the smaller the dimensions of objects become until, at the speed of light, that contraction causes those objects to become infinitesimally tiny. My boat must be much faster than I thought because I have found that as I venture father offshore where the wind and sea get up... »
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Heineken Regatta, 2009 - Lessons in Humility
At their heart, all seafaring stories have a purity of spirit in which hubris is pitted against the impersonal constancy of an unrelenting sea. Simply put, every sea story... »
Heineken Regatta, 2009
We are on final approach for the Heineken Regatta and I am starting to work through our landing checklist. So far everything appears to be in order. As near... »
Recession-Proof Investments
As I watch the value of my investments whither, lament my diminishing net worth, and listen to news of worse to come, I am gladdened to remind myself that among my... »
San Francisco Bay Reconnaissance
For many years we raced on the SF Bay. Events like the Three Bridge Fiasco, Delta Ditch Run, Silver Eagle, and Double-Handed Farallones provided us with many thrills and... »
San Francisco Bay Panorama
We are almost ready to release "Monterey Bay- Inside Out" and just getting started with San Francisco Bay. Here's a 360 degree view of San Francisco Bay from atop... »


Capt. Marc, veteran of multiple ocean crossings, offshore and one-design racer, and instructional pro, invites you to join him for lessons and/or excursions under sail.
