A Very Early Fiberglass Cat
In 1950, a friend of mine paid $7.00 for one half of a surplus aircraft wingtip fuel tank, made of...
Category: Sailing Stories
True North – Voyage to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence
A singular voyage leads to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence’s stunning Mingan Archipelago...
What Sailing Means to Me
I am the wife of an old salt who breathes a sea-misted life. He sails year-round, shoving our...
A Sense of Directions – Writing a Cruising Guide
Writing a cruising guide provides a new perspective on home waters. “Just turn right at the...
In Search of a Polestar – Sailing Tales
An evolving passion for sailing helps define a path forward. The day my younger brother, Mitch,...
Social Distancing Afloat
Ensconced in the cocoon-like security and comfort of our home, a Freedom 38 sailboat named Her...
Twice Hooked
For me, there are few experiences as satisfying as finding a quiet, secluded anchorage where I can...
Moonward: An Off-Season Daydream
Close your eyes and climb aboard your little sailboat. Hoist the sail and drop off the mooring and...
Better to Stay Ahead of the Game
The ice from the previous Canadian winter had pushed, moved, and piled up a lot of rocks, wood,...
Kiltie and I
I get up and check the calendar. It’s late in the season and only a few days remain before...
Now on Newstands
