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.
We consistently sailed in the front half of the fleet. Our starts and beats often had us in fourth and fifth places. We tended to loose places during our reaches. We also lost some boats when our traveler exploded in race 1 and our Genoa sheet exploded in race 2. »
I’m back from the Heineken Regatta now and here’s what worked and didn’t work with my ASUS. Overall the ASUS was a terrific little machine both on and off the water. In addition, it drew lots of attention and when I told people the price, they were flabbergasted! Pluses Portability was outstanding. I was able to wedge... »
In a gust the mainsail's leech cord parted just below the first reef. The sail zippered open. The boom dropped. Jaws dropped. Eyes popped. It was our first practice and the boat was disintegrating before our very eyes! »
I returned to the boat to find dauntless Team Boston pouring over the equipment, stacking lines, and readying Salaway for sea. She would be our steed and we would ride her hard. If you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with. »
<== Previous Heineken entry — Next Heineken entry ==> Gran Case, Saint Martin—-I’m sitting here in my Grand Case apartment reveling in a week of sailing that was among the best I have experienced. The winds blew strong and warm. The race action was instense. The Team Boston crew had a fire in their bellies and, despite broken... »
