Building optimism

An Opti offers an optimistic start for children. A six year-old can learn to sail her small boat. Many of us have watched tiny kids sailing along with a fierce look of determination. They learn quickly how to go where they wish without the aid of anyone, except...

REEF — Barbara Ross’s She Sailor Sea Story, October 20, 2020

Conditions encountered while rounding a Hawaiian island taught Barbara Ross a few sailing lessons she has not forgotten even decades later. First, a small craft advisory may not have the same meaning in a location where the cannel’s name means “big...

REEF — Marie Roger’s She Sailor Sea Story, October 20, 2020

The thing about reefing is, it most often is not an action that leads to a sea story. Shortening sail keeps things sedate, safe and, well, civilised and boring. Marie Rogers tell her story of a few time reefing was not the chosen option. Hosted by Anne Bryant....