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Versatility Creates Visibility
In the 1980’s I hung with a group of friends we called ourselves Team Extreme; our motto was Versatility Creates Visibility, knowing the more diverse we became, the faster we would learn. We windsurfed together, made the Burton Snowboard team, raced Lasers, bike riding, jeep racing, played music, and raced my Capri 25. We had a blast, were young, fit, and passionate about life. We were going after every opportunity that came our way. When we would race on my Capri 25, Motivation. That was my nickname back then, so a perfect name for my boat. My brother David was…
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Embrace Failing
Every time we learned something new we fail at some level. You have to, that is learning, making mistakes along the way so you can grow. All of this goes with my last three post, that the details are hard to master, but embracing failing at them is a big step in growing. There are so many examples I could use, my drumming, my cycling, consulting, yacht designs, my bad writing, photography, video, but for this one I will stick with the sailing theme and save the others for future post. When I was spending most of my sailing…
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Attention To Detail Is Needed For The Results
You are out racing, feeling good, but you just can’t stay in the lead group. What to do? Well, we have all been there, and I will give one tip that I know the boats winning make a big part of their racing. To start with, take notes after every time you go sailing. Write down what worked well, and what did not, what needs fixing or replacing. Be honest with yourself, no sugar coating. Go through the steps why you were having problems. And this is not only boat speed. It can be boat handling, weather, crew personalities/skills, tactics,…
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The Faster I Sail, The More I Relax, Part 2
Here is my second story about my love for fast sailing. This has a very different outcome. Both stories make me think of the Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 Hour Rule. For more on this visit my last post intro, The Faster I Sail, The More I Relax, Part 1. OK, now my Second sailing story from 2012 In 2012 my friend Liz Baylis helped me secure a ride with Buzz Blackett who owns, California Condor a Class 40 designed by Jim Antrim. Thank you Liz! After a great phone call with Buzz, I was offered a chance to sail on the…
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The faster I sail, the more I relax
I would like to share two stories about my love for fast sailing. Each has a very different outcome, but both make me think of the Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers. For me Malcolm’s rule has a different meaning. Not you will Become world-class in any field in 10,000 hrs. I do not agree with that point. Millions work for 10,000 hrs at something. That does not mean they will be world class at it? No, it means hopefully they are competent at it. To be world-class you need to have the passion, deep desire to constantly improve, learn from failure,…
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Episode 63 Happy Holidays
Enjoy the holiday video from our on the water highlights. Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year See you soon, Paul
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How to Solar Power Your Boat
Would you like to spend less on fuel charging your batteries? Not have to run a generator all the time while at anchor? Well there is a simple solution, add solar charging to your boat. With the right batteries, high quality solar panels and associated gear, you will have a safe efficient system. I recommend Ocean Planet Energy for their knowledge, and great product line. Need help with your DIY or group project on your boat. Go to my contact page. Enjoy this two part series on installing and wiring correctly to ABYC. See you soon, Paul
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How to Retrofit a Bowsprit for A-Sails
For racing or cruising owning a nice inventory of a-sails is a great way to improve performance, and ease sail handling. On my last two boats when I was looking for a sprit, I did the rough design work and then ran the numbers. Since we are all on a budget, it made more sense to buy one that was easy to install, and the tooling was built. So both times I went with TroGear and am happy I did. Their product is well designed, works well, and is a piece of cake to install. I do recommend you go…
Capturing the Passion
