The Bay... Very happy to have made it sailing on the Chesapeake Bay this year. Truly a 'bucket list' item. Keeping the boat near the West River - a nice piece of the Bay indeed. Great area for gunkholing and the easy lifestyle. more...
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Yet another perfect boat... Will I ever tire of changing boats like they were old socks? I don't think so. I recently found a very nice example of the S2 built 6.9 series boats. The pro's and con's are interesting... more...
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Kid stuff Ramblings on a memorable cruise with my then 13 yr old daughter. A 25 year old story, but it makes me smile when I remember those sweet days... more...
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3M CEO George Buckley My oh my, have you heard this guy yet? He threatens the President and everyone that works for him. He says of Obama: "We know what his instincts are ... he is anti business," Oh? more...
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What's wrong with NASCAR? That's what the NASCAR folks are asking, funny isn't it. Lets take a look at what they've done so far, what it means, and to whom. We'll cover TV coverage, the COT, and some of the racing rules - to illustrate where I as a long-time fan think they've gone off the track. more...
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Yet another boat The new boat is a Newick Tremolino. She's 23 ft loa. A very small cuddy forward and an even smaller coffin cabin aft. more...
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Where does the $7.00 go? Courage is the dearest commodity - when no one has any. So, let's ask the question: Who gets the money when government fails to step up and do what's needed. more...
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Jester Challenge 2010 Iron men, the Jester Challenge sailors, 30' boats, no fees, no rules, just sailing across the Atlantic from Plymouth, UK to Newport, R.I. An hour and a half separated the top two finishers Zarestsky, left, Peterson 25 and McDougal, right, Wharram 21 after 33 days of racing. more...
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Regatta Time
It's Abacos Regatta Time again: 1st week of July. Go to RTIA-2010 for more info. Damn it we just gotta get there one of these days.
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The Bahamas My first dream is to have a home in Ireland - second is being able to cruise several months a year in the Bahamas. more...
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June 23rd In family news, Colette Henry, Montargis, France, celebrates her birthday June 23 (b. 2001 at Brooklyn NY). She's in a film about the local canal. Brian & Fabienne are justifiably proud. more...
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