King Tides are not new, the photo initiative is new! “King Tides” are predictable, naturally occurring high spring tides when the moon is closest to the Earth during a full or new moon. The photo initiative is a citizen engagement campaign to raise awareness around flooding currently happening in communities during high tide. The next Read More...
It’s like Memorial Day, right? We will say this for Mother Nature on this Friday before the official start of summer and the official start of the Down the Bay Race; it’s going to be a fast ride for competitors… and we hope you guys have some chili to heat up onboard… that is everyone Read More...
I dunno. How long will it be before ISAF starts accusing sailors of doping?
Gorgeous night of racing, with only a few bumps and bruises. Glad everyone is ok! Thanks to Tucker Thompson at T2P Media, where all the WNR videos are kept. Here are some pics taken from the SpinSheet boat!...
This is not your father’s sail loft! 18-20 km of tape alone go into making one sail for the Volvo 65s. That is pretty staggering. In this video a VOR spokesperson takes a look at the North Sails sail loft in Nevada where all the magic (well, a lot of the magic) happens. We definitely Read More...
Um yeah, not so much… Happy Monday y’awl! ...
Those April showers sure brought the May flowers, huh? I mean, it’s practically June and all BUT WE’RE NOT FEELING ANY SORT OF ANIMOSITY THERE, MOMMY DEAREST NATURE.
If the guy in the cubicle next to you is wearing a PFD today, he’s not guilty of a serious fashion faux pas, nor does he mistakenly think he’s working on the Titanic. He’s just one of many Maryland boaters participating in Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day. The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) are Read More...
At coffee the other morning, a friend reminded me that it’s now officially wedding season. I know wedding season is fun and it’s always great to see friends get married to other friends, but man.
In the May issue of SpinSheet, Al Schreitmueller took us on a tour of the Charles W. Morgan, the last remaining wooden whaling ship that is currently undergoing restoration in Mystic, Connecticut. Originally built in 1841, the Morgan is set to be relaunched later in July.
