Ready and excited for my sail to San Francisco aboard S/V Silver Wings!

August 4, 2017

Over a year ago Risto, another Footloose Disabled Sailing volunteer, invited me aboard his boat for a delivery run to San Francisco. The time has come! I write this post while sitting in the cockpit watching the sunset. We shove off tomorrow morning around 3-4am to go with the tide. S/V Silver Wings is a

Introducing sailing to a new friend

July 30, 2017

My good buddy Chad came for a visit from Kansas City with his girlfriend. She had never been sailing before so we took her out to get the experience. She loved every minute of it, even when we were over 30 degrees with the rail in the water.

Introducing sailing to a new friend

July 30, 2017

My good buddy Chad came for a visit from Kansas City with his girlfriend. She had never been sailing before so we took her out to get the experience. She loved every minute of it, even when we were over 30 degrees with the rail in the water.

July 24, 2017 Race Report – NRN

July 24, 2017

Race: Ballard Cup Series III Race 1 Course in Shilshole: NRN Crew: Ben L, Robert K, Jeff, Mike, Robert Dall Winds: 6-13 knots (guesstimate) Average Speed: 5.6 knots Placement: 4th in class 4th in series 45th overall Results Link This was a tough race from the very start. The race committee had a snafu after