Rise and rise of Junior Big Boat Sailing
November 30th, 2021
by Rick Bannerot, WindCheck I’ve had the pleasure of photographing sailing on western Long Island Sound for 20+ years, ranging
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Lawsuits I wish I could file
November 30th, 2021
by John K. Fulweiler, WindCheck I like depositions and trials. I like the clarity that comes from the pressure. But
The 49-Year-Old COLREGS
October 21st, 2021
by John K. Fulweiler, WindCheck magazine While the Racing Rules of Sailing assign rights during competition, the COLREGS are the
75 Years of UK Sailmakers
October 11th, 2021
Founded in 1946 in City Island, New York by Charles “Buster” Ulmer as Charles Ulmer, Inc., UK Sailmakers is one
Sailing in Metaphors
September 7th, 2021
by Sheila McCurdy, WindCheck magazine If you are reading this, sailing has had or will have a profound influence on
Why do boats sink at sea?
September 7th, 2021
If four out of five boats sink at the dock, that means the fifth boat sinks underway. Vincent Pica explains
Avoid bad air from other boats
July 11th, 2021
David Dellenbaugh’s Speed & Smarts newsletter shares how-to tips for racing sailors, and in this article reprinted by WindCheck Magazine,
Win With Style. Lose With Style.
May 11th, 2021
Originally published in 2013, this message from Clemmie Everett provides a reminder that how we play the game impacts the
A Primer: How to handle things
March 2nd, 2021
by John Fulweiler, WindCheck Magazine This is a primer, an antidote to all things amateur. It’s a one-page missive on
American Magic: People in the shed
January 7th, 2021
A former apprentice at Arey’s Pond Boat Yard and a graduate of The Landing School, Brian Porter is a member
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