From the monthly archives:

December 2007

Casting a Big Net

December 21, 2007

It’s been awhile since I posted an original piece here. If they paid better maybe I would post more often. OK, so clear the dock, here comes our catch. SAIL ON If you haven’t looked recently check out the recent editions of SAIL ON. We are getting more than a dozen boats during recent broadcasts. [...]

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The Road Leading Forth

December 21, 2007

It’s funny how things start. I have no idea how it was that I discovered how pervasive sailing in our world was. It’s not something very many furries seem to do, unless they follow military discipline, or are pirates (arr!). Contrary to what seems to be popular belief, it’s not because cats are afraid of [...]

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Blue Hill in Bar Harbor – a Sailors Refuge

December 14, 2007

I was dancing over at the Mowry Bay YC the other night and ran into MTW…who readily acknowledged that I’ve been a little scarce on column posting lately. Thank heavens for Calamity Jane Fossett! She’s been carrying these pages. I have no real excuse save it’s that time of year – Merry Merry – and [...]

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Bea Woodget teaches Olympic Sailing Skills

December 14, 2007

As part of NYC’s ongoing Sailing Skills Classes, Bea Woodget has pulled together a slide set that takes a close look at the Starboards Yacht Club Olympic Course. It dissects each leg of the race, detailing the sailing issues and skipper options. Bea will present the current version of her slideshow during the regular 12:00 noon Sailing Skills Class [...]

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SL Sailing Coach Network

December 9, 2007

SYC has a wonderful “Introduction to Sailing” Class that meets each Sunday at 12:00. It’s a great place for beginners to learn sailing. However, many new sailors are left with hundreds of questions when they try to take the helm on their own, and it’s likely that many give up in frustration over simple issues, [...]

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The Runcible Column

December 3, 2007

Thank you, Jane, for the warm welcome to these pages.  As well, thank you MTW for giving me the opportunity to present a column as well.  I only apologize for taking so long to come up with an idea for what I want to present (I’ve had authoring rights for some time now), and it [...]

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Cruising in Second Life

December 1, 2007

Although a great deal of discussion in these pages focuses on different aspects of sailboat racing, most sailors use their boats primarily for cruising and rarely race. They spend time at the helm navigating the extensive waterways that crisscross Second Life.  SL sailors have considerable interest in recreational cruising, and Elisha Paklena‘s discussion of Pleasure Cruising is one of the most [...]

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