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    David Fischer

    David Blake Fischer lives in Pasadena, California. His work has been published in McSweeney's, theMOTH, and Buzzfeed, among others. Follow his sailing adventures on Instagram at @sailingdelilah

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    The Noob Cruise

    A first-time passage to Catalina Island serves up wildlife, outboard hijinks, starry nights, and happiness. Issue 143: March/April 2022 I was getting pretty good at the marina thing. Nine months after...

    David Fischer
    June 24, 2025
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    The One More Time crew in action in Annapolis at the nationals: James Yano on foredeck, Larry Robertson on main, Josh Oviedo (Scott’s nephew) nearest mid-pit, Scotty Melendres (Scott’s son and downwind driver) on the rail, Scott Melendres aft trimming and calling tactics, and Art Melendres driving, at right. Photo by Will Keyworth.
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    All in the Family

    A father and son find and restore the first Cal 25, then win the nationals with her. Issue 144: May/June 2022 In these days of glitzy grand prix yacht racing, it might be easy to believe that the trul...

    David Fischer
    June 12, 2025
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    The stars aligned in Avalon Cove at Santa Catalina Island when Nathan and Kirra decided to elope on board La Senda.
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    Finding the Path

    New to sailing, a young couple is making the adventure happen one step at a time. Issue 146: Sept/Oct 2022 In November 2020, Nathan and Kirra Davison-Lamb were aboard their newly acquired Cape Dory 31...

    David Fischer
    June 6, 2025
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    The Wind at Your Back

    The sailing stories we tell can be a map to a meaningful life Issue 150: May/June 2023 My first sailboat sank in 6 feet of water. In retrospect, minor maintenance could’ve saved the little dinghy. But...

    David Fischer
    May 22, 2025
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    Hey There Delilah

    Love ruins everything, until the right one comes along. Issue 138: May/June 2021 I grew up with a sailboat because I have a big brother. Steve is five years older than me with a can-do attitude and an...

    David Fischer
    April 19, 2021
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