Every issue of WindCheck includes a look at a new book about sailing (or perhaps the reissue of a maritime classic) and occasionally gives a listen to the music of the sea.
A professional photographer since the 1980s, Heinrich Hecht has photographed the America’s Cup, the Admirals Cup, Olympic regattas and classic yachting events around the world. Sailing Fascination is a collection of more than 300 of his finest images.
In his first book, author Mark J. Gabrielson tells the story of how, in 1895, the defending New York Yacht Club sent emissaries to Deer Isle to recruit the best sailors in the country.
passage.” There’s also a true story behind the title Swim That Rock, although Primiano elaborates, “It’s about Jake’s personal challenge in dealing with his feelings and beliefs, even when he thinks no one else believes in him.
Any sailor who’s ever dreamed of making a long voyage on a modest boat and with a modest budget will find much to enjoy in this fine book.
Jennifer French won the US Disabled Sailing Championship in 2009, and last year she and her US Sailing Team Sperry-Top-Sider teammate JP Creignou won the silver medal in the double-handed SKUD-18 class at the Paralympic Games in England.
The Sinking of the Bounty: The True Story of a Tragic Shipwreck and its Aftermath, by Matthew Shaer.
Shortly after she and her husband Jim moved to Mystic, CT, Lisa Saunders was inspired to create the “Mystic Seafarer’s Trail,” a not-too-difficult hike through the historic seaport and neighboring villages of Noank and Stonington.
The Remarkable Story of the Jeanie Johnston, the Legendary Irish Famine Ship.
Included are hundreds of boat-friendly recipes that can be made from readily obtainable ingredients with hand utensils, and step-by-step instructions on such things as making yogurt and bread, grilling virtually every food imaginable, preparing and cooking freshly-caught fish and seafood, cutting up and boning meat, cooking in a Thermos and baking on a stove top. There’s also a host of practical tips on everything from substitutions, provisioning and food storage to troubleshooting oven hot spots and more.
Many have compared Kaye Williams to Bridgeport’s most famous citizen, P. T. Barnum, and with their strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and formidable promotional prowess, they have much in common.
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