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America’s Cup? Nevermind!

Monday, February 8, 2010
America’s Cup? Nevermind!

In my previous posting I was really pumped-up about the multihull matchup for the 33rd America’s Cup. After coming up to speed on the run-up to the event, I have changed my mind. After a lifetime of sailing, I’m fed up with wannabe clowns who have no business on the water. From SailWorld.com: There is little... »

America’s Cup Times Three

Friday, February 5, 2010
America’s Cup Times Three

This year the America’s Cup will pit monster trimarans against each other and the elements. When racing, these machines run on the edge of chaos. I spent years racing... »

Unintended Destinations

Monday, January 4, 2010
Unintended Destinations

People give various reasons to explain why they put to sea in small sailing boats but once underway, those reasons are overwhelmed by the immensity of their undertaking. Our... »

Seasickness Solutions

Thursday, November 26, 2009
Seasickness Solutions

After many hundreds of hours behind the helm I was never sea sick, however, a couple of years ago I signed on as crew (along with my wife), on... »

Songline’s Double Angle Race, 2009

Saturday, August 29, 2009
Songline’s Double Angle Race, 2009

Last weekend Songline raced the Double Angle Race  hosted by the very salty Elkhorn Yacht Club. It features two starting lines, one at Monterey Harbor and the other at... »

60 Knot Sailing

Sunday, August 23, 2009
60 Knot Sailing

Bill Lee is famously quoted as saying “Fast is fun”. How about 60 knots of sailing fun? Length - 18 meters Beam - 24.5 meters Mast Height - 27 meters Height of Lateral... »