Sailing Stories

Some men plan their lives like they plan for a trip, The destination is chosen, the direction is clear, The traveling goods are loaded, the course is set, They select the weather to sail, stay in port when rough.   I steer by integrity and set my course by honesty, I tack against the winds of immorality and clear the rocks of shattered ethics, I hold the lanyards of men with respect and seek clarity over the horizon, Life...

      The Importance Of Being Ernest Hemingway It happened at a Maryland yacht club after Labor Day, when summer lingers. Philip Wright was adjusting lines aboard his forty-something-foot sailing ketch. Suddenly dark-haired Adrienne Racine called from the dock, “You’re publishing a novel?”   That Saturday was stormy, and this bold belle’s voice battled the wailing wind: “Alex Gooding told my uncle. He’s your agent, right?...

Sailing away to a new lifeThere was a clash of thunder and a flash of lightning.  The rain lashed down, soaking Peter Donnie as he stood there looking back at the city.  His rucksack on his shoulder, and a carrier bag with some of his clothes “All I have in the world.  Not a lot to show for ten years of marriage.” He thought to himself.He stood there no emotion showing on his face as the city lights slowly drifted further...

The day dawned bright and clear with a nice steady breeze. Perfect sailing weather, just right for taking RL out for a quick sail. Car loaded, boat and mast; life jackets; rudder (double check) dagger board (double check); paddle just in case. Hit the road! Clearing the base, we head toward the lake.Enter the rec area and head toward the boat launch, wind still perfect, light but steady. We unload the boat and rig for sai...

I would sail across the Pacific, Visit the islands so remote. I would see the Northern Lights, Upon my own sailboat.- I would ride the city subway, An empty car, late at night. Spend Carnival in Rio, Dressed as a winged knight.- Ride a gondola in Venice, Sharing a bottle of wine. Write a novel about passion, The words and thoughts all mine.- Dance the tango in Argentina, Visit the Acropolis in Greece. Whale watching in Sa...