Ask Curmudgeon Archives

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May 8th, 2019

Dear Curmudgeon: I have a company that provides team gear, and I see photos of teams receiving awards but very

April 23rd, 2019

Dear Curmudgeon: The other day I was walking in a parking lot and was nearly hit by a car. I

April 2nd, 2019

Dear Scuttlebutt: I am old enough to remember when surfers and divers wore neoprene and sailors wore waterproof jackets and

January 21st, 2019

Dear Curmudgeon: Can you give me a good reason for stating the maximum number of races in the Notice of

January 14th, 2019

Dear Curmudgeon: During long offshore races, I have noticed how fast, large yachts leave the final port and do not

January 6th, 2019

Dear Curmudgeon: I was a competitor at a recent regatta, and with one race to go on the final day,

December 4th, 2017

DEAR CURMUDGEON: I am the newly elected Race Committee Chair for our local sailing club and I am looking for

December 7th, 2016

DEAR CURMUDGEON: I’m a sophomore in high school, and since I began racing as a freshman, I’ve trained hard, learned

June 14th, 2016

DEAR CURMUDGEON: I am a sailor and live in Southwest Florida. There has been essentially no media coverage available locally

December 22nd, 2015

DEAR CURMUDGEON: My wife and I often argue (I mean discuss) heel angle. I like to have the rail down