The Red Ruby Project: Round Isle of Wight Race
Boats are things that take us places. They can also be so much more, even a way to connect with old friends. When my regular doublehanded sailing partner Alyosha was unavailable for the Round Isle of Wight Race in England, I…
Sweet Home Anacortes – Race Week 2023
Race Week in Anacortes — the skies are so blue, the boat racing is fun and competitive, and the parties returned to their previous glory. In year three, Anacortes Race Week really hit its stride and felt like home. For me,…
Editor’s Letter: Investment Returns
Sailboat racing can be so stinkin’ fun and rewarding, something that affords extraordinary community. Of course, I know that lots of folks don’t share this opinion. They’ve had experiences that contradict those and any other…
I’ll Say It… The Best Vashon Island Race EVER
Temps pushing 80 and lovely sunshine doesn't always bring breeze, but it sure did for this year's excellent SYC Vashon Island Race. As the week wore on prior to May’s annual SYC-hosted circumnavigation of Vashon Island, the…
Lido 14 District Champion Crowned at Willamette Sailing Club’s “Turtle Regatta”
Light air racing fun for a great group of sailors on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The Lido 14 District VI annual championship “Turtle Regatta” was held May 6-7 at the Willamette Sailing Club in Portland. Vying…
View from the Rescuing Vessel: Lessons from the Rescue of Three Overboard Sailors
When three crew members from the same boat went overboard during the Blakely Rock Benefit Race, the J/105 Avalanche responded. Here is their story and takeaways from the incident. On the return leg of the Sloop Tavern Yacht…
