Youth Sailing: The Joys of Camaraderie and Competition

Last summer, I was in the parking lot of the hatchery on the Washington side of the Columbia River, talking to a wingfoiler on the tailgate of his red pickup truck after a beautiful day on the water. I mentioned how I was…

Tiller Extensions, A Fun-Through-Skills Case Study

Sailing is many things, encompassing an astounding array of diverse skills and avenues, but nobody would say it is easy. When you step foot into a boat you’re captaining for the first time, it is not unusual to spend time…