Well the exciting news I mentioned in the last blog is here.  I am expanding my business  back into selling framed prints.  Thirty five years ago I sold framed prints, then sailing, and video slowly pulled me away.  I never stopped taking stills and never will, it is a life long passion, and something I started at a very early age. A local friend Sherry who works at out bank is the spark plug for this move.  I helped Sherry with her camera menus, and developing RAW shots so she did not have to pay big fees to local photographers…

Spring has finally sprung in Rhode Island.  Warmer days, water temp is up to 47 F, which sounds cold but feels warm after paddling in 30 F in January. Kincora did not have a long list this winter, which worked out well since I have added a few new aspects to my business.  More on that in the next blog post. This summer will be an active one with a lot of fun miles planned on Kincora.  Two races signed up for are the 160 miler which is a big single handed race out of Newport, then a week later…

Welcome to Episode 39 How I choose my single-handed boats This episode is a request and a great subject.  Having owned a very wide variety of singlehanded boats over the last 40 years, I have narrowed down my requirements.  And of course over the years it is always changing. Throughout this show I will show my major bullet points for the features that matter to me so I can go fast, and have a blast sailing singlehanded. This is a little longer show then most of the shows since there is so much to cover. Close to 150 sailing clips…

I had a very cool trip to Titusville, FL to visit some friends to film together, and have warm weather fun, with some Shuffleboard.  We were both running in overdrive and after a few emails decided we needed a break from our screens.  So I flew down with my Sony FS7 and support gear for a four-day break. The plan was film the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, which was delayed one day, no problem.  We missed the Falcon Heavy due to commitments, but the Falcon 9 was very cool.  Filming ten miles away I used a Red 300mm lens with…

Welcome back to In and Out of the Boat Shop.  Yes, it has been a few weeks since the last show,.  I have been on the road for work five times in the last six weeks, it is all good.  So a busy start to the new year. So between a few clients edits, I was able to film the narrative in the shop for this episode and finish the edit.  Thank you for your patients. This show is a request from a few of the shows followers.  When I receive that type of input, I am happy to oblige.…

Hope all of you are staying warm.  I have been out in the winter weather working the drone over the holidays, and put a few clips together for a short demo reel. These clips were taken in late December and early Jan when the air and water temp dropped rapidly.  The clips with ice were taken when the air temp was 5 degrees and the water temp was 28 degrees.  In contrast the other two clips I did not need gloves or hat.  Ah New England, you have to love it. So sit back and enjoy the short demo of…

Wow, we have had some bitter cold conditions in Rhode Island.  Today we actually have clear and temps 50 deg F, very nice feels like spring, but New Englanders do not get fooled that easily. I have just added some fun and informative How To videos I shot last year for one of my clients.  We have put the band back together with my long time on camera buddy Lenny Rudow back in the team.  We have a blast shooting together and have over 500 video productions as a team.  Our friend and producer who we hope to work with…

What a great time of year, it makes me smile at the past, and get excited like a kid in a candy store for the coming year.  This past year has had so many great memories.   In and OUT of the Boat Shop is growing and gaining more support each month.  Thank you for following and supporting my show.  With 36 episodes so far I have learned a ton filming while being on camera, with at times up to four cameras running.   All while sailing shorthanded or doing projects in the shop.  I look forward to a fun year…