Brian Porter of Fontana, WI and Jody Starck of Amherst, NY have been named US Sailing’s 2013 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
by Paul Jacobs Photos by Nancy Kaull except where noted Nancy and I had just returned from the BVI when we were wondering where to go next! The selection process was an adventure. Three earlier trips had been very different, but shared common elements we love: (1) visiting beautiful geographic locations, (2) swimming in warm ocean water, (3) snorkeling among colorful fish, and (4) sailing! In less than a year we had already experienced three wonderful voyages…
US Sailing Certified Curriculum Offered Saturday, February 8th December 13, 2013 – Stamford, CT – Landfall, the nation’s leading marine outfitter and safety expert, announced today they will be offering the US Sailing certified, Near Coastal Safety@ Sea seminar at Mystic Seaport on Saturday, February 8th from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The hands-on seminar provides both novice and experienced mariners with the skills and information needed to safely navigate coastal waters from Long Island Sound to Cape…
Ride the new wave of trimaran sailing!
In 2008, Justin Coplan became one of the first recipients in the International Lightning Class Association’s Boat Grant Program. Today, Justin (pictured at left with teammates Danielle Pryor and Mike Carney) is a co-chair of this unique program, which gives enthusiastic young teams an opportunity to sail a race-ready boat in a very strong one-design class. “I started sailing an Opti when I was 10 years old in the junior program at the Nyack Boat Club in…
Something of a well-kept secret, Guilford offers excellent marine facilities geared toward small to mid-size boats in a quietly elegant location conducive to rest, relaxation and casual summer fun.
Three summer cruising destination you don’t want to miss!
Later this month, Justin Smith is embarking on a very ambitious journey to raise money for a worthy cause. Justin, age 12, will be sailing his 8-foot Optimist across the Long Island Sound singlehanded, and he is seeking donors to help fund a project to restore the Sound’s ecosystem. “I really like sailing, and during the summer I primarily sail in the Long Island Sound,” says Justin, who lives in Muttontown, a village in the Town of Oyster…
If there is any discipline that has more ancient roots than voyaging over the seas, and whose ancient ways still work today, I’d like to know. Since time immemorial, even in an age of GPS and knowing where you are on the planet within feet, the ways of the ancient mariners still are useful today – especially when your GPS fails on a dark and rainy night.
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