Publisher's Log

This year my crew would practice man overboard drills and try to prepare for other shipboard problems that might arise.

Sailing like March Madness is running at full throttle, and the action is constant and the competition is fierce.

Don’t wait for your ship to come in. Swim out and meet the bloody thing!

We all want to be on the water as much as possible, and when we’re not, many of us gather to talk about being on the water…One of the best ways I know for keeping my sailing skills sharp during the off season is to attend a seminar, workshop or presentation on a sailing- related subject. From basic sailing to coastal cruising to offshore racing and weather routing, there is a seminar for every sailor. Additionally, workshops that…

In anticipation of the oncoming winter freeze…

I had breakfast with WindCheck columnist Joe Cooper during the Newport International Boat Show last month.

Breakdowns happen, but we can minimize them with a little preventative maintenance.

I often ruminate about my sailing memories and how they’ve shaped my life. The Editor’s Log is where I introduce articles on the pages of the magazine, discuss ongoing or upcoming events, or reminisce about sailing adventures past, present and future.

There are lots of races run throughout the year. Some ‘round the buoys, others ‘round the world; some fully crewed, some double-handed or solo. Aside from the Volvo Ocean Race, there is only one that combines both offshore and inshore racing, and The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing is also the only race that I know of that mixes offshore, inshore and short-handed sailing together, creating a rather unique event.

It’s going to be a busy 2013 here at WindCheck. We’ve expanded our distribution network through Rhode Island and Buzzards Bay, we’ll be at the Providence Boat Show, we’re continuing our communications with regard to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and we’ve again partnered with The Atlantic Cup. The SailQuest boat show will return to Milford this spring and it’s the 25th running of the Storm Trysail Club’s Block Island Race Week.