The astonishing Watertribe Challenge

Watertribe start Matt Layden’s Sandflea Watetribe

Watertribe images from Chuck Leinweber and Bill Turnbull

This is the time each year when I follow the progress of competitors in the Watertribe Challenge – a series of sailing, paddling and rowing race events in the waters around Florida.

I’ve been particularly interested in it in the last couple of years because there have been one or two people involved whom I’ve known personally. And like many other small boat enthusiasts, I’ve also become interested in the activities of one particular Watertribe Challenge racer called Continue reading “The astonishing Watertribe Challenge”

Ginny Jones writes for Intheboatshed.net

The Internet for Mariners

Ginny Jones of Vineyard Sailing is a real sailing heavyweight, but also calls herself a Luddite. However, during the grim weather of this winter’s off-season she has been taking time to discover what the Internet has to offer.

The result is this refreshing article. If you’re like me, it will take you to some places you haven’t known about, and remind you of some others you’ve foolishly forgotten. Thanks Ginny!

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