Tag: sailing
Hot Ruddered Bum sailboat regatta
The University Yacht Club’s winter tradition continues. Sailors on Lake Lanier swear by winter sailing, whether they’re taking part in organized racing or just getting out …
Read MoreSailing 101: Lake Lanier vs. the salty sea
A long time ago, I heard an interview with Ted Turner. One of the things that stuck with me was …
Read MoreAncient mariners and ancient boats
When I was about 5 or 6 years old my father bought a war surplus rubber raft. It was designed to save a …
Read MoreBachelorettes vs. bachelors
My family has owned and operated a marina on the Jersey shore since 1967. Every year a …
Read MoreGrowing young sailors on Lake Lanier
Young people starting at age 8 have several opportunities to learn to …
Read MoreSailing brings science, technology into focus
The sailing adventure for a group of 9- and 10-year-olds on a sunny Sunday afternoon wasn’t just a …
Read MoreBFSC hosts Joan Holcomb Women Skippers’ Race
Encouraging more women to take the helm of sailboats, Barefoot Sailing Club will host its annual Joan Holcomb Memorial …
Read MoreSailing comes full circle at UYC Junior Sailing
For the 10 coaches at this year’s UYC Maritime Foundation Junior Sailing Camps, life has come full circle. All but one of them learned to sail through …
Read MoreThoughts on the America’s Cup, past and present
The America’s Cup competition is being held again this year and I look forward to it with mixed...
Read MoreMug Race woes: win or lose, but always smiling
One of the many things I love about the South is we have year-round sailing. Up north we had to...
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