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Boat designer and author Chuck Paine talks with audience members following his presentation at the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, Rhode Island.

Chuck Paine, His Stories and Designs

Iconic cruising boat designer Chuck Paine visits the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, Rhode Island, to talk about his designs, his career, and his book, My Yacht Designs and the Lessons they Taught Me.

The Eco 60 Le Pingouin is in its element, reaching along in a good, brisk breeze.

Van Liew’s on a Tear

American’s only skipper in the Velux 5 Oceans Race is sailing solo and ripping up the seas as he piles on the points with three first-place finishes.

What's up, Duck?

What’s Up With The Duck?

After a visit to Auckland, New Zealand, I think it may be hard for Newport, Rhode Island, or Little Newport (a.k.a. Annapolis, Maryland) to lay rightful claim to the title of Sailing Capital of World.

A receding tide uncovers a wide shelf of rock and gives us good footing as we walk the beach. Peggy (left) and Sue humor my need to snap a photo.

Biding our TIme

Dealt a glancing blow by a fast-moving cyclone, we find a delightful way to spend an afternoon in the Friendly Islands.

Surf pounds the volcanic pots just off the Keleti Beach Resort on Tongatapu.

Waitin’ on Wilma

What’s a little cyclone when the green islands and blue waters of Tonga lie waitng.

pillsblog

Gone Sailing

Well, I’m off to catch a long flight to the other side of the world. The plan is to do some cruising with friends in Tonga and then head over to Australia to check out the boat building industry over there.

Good News in Tough Times

When other groups are cutting budgets and abandoning projects, Coast Guard supporters charge ahead like bull dogs.

Boat designer and author Chuck Paine talks with audience members following his presentation at the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, Rhode Island.

Chuck Paine, His Stories and Designs

Iconic cruising boat designer Chuck Paine visits the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, Rhode Island, to talk about his designs, his career, and his book, My Yacht Designs and the Lessons they Taught Me.

The Eco 60 Le Pingouin is in its element, reaching along in a good, brisk breeze.

Van Liew’s on a Tear

American’s only skipper in the Velux 5 Oceans Race is sailing solo and ripping up the seas as he piles on the points with three first-place finishes.

What's up, Duck?

What’s Up With The Duck?

After a visit to Auckland, New Zealand, I think it may be hard for Newport, Rhode Island, or Little Newport (a.k.a. Annapolis, Maryland) to lay rightful claim to the title of Sailing Capital of World.

A receding tide uncovers a wide shelf of rock and gives us good footing as we walk the beach. Peggy (left) and Sue humor my need to snap a photo.

Biding our TIme

Dealt a glancing blow by a fast-moving cyclone, we find a delightful way to spend an afternoon in the Friendly Islands.

Surf pounds the volcanic pots just off the Keleti Beach Resort on Tongatapu.

Waitin’ on Wilma

What’s a little cyclone when the green islands and blue waters of Tonga lie waitng.

pillsblog

Gone Sailing

Well, I’m off to catch a long flight to the other side of the world. The plan is to do some cruising with friends in Tonga and then head over to Australia to check out the boat building industry over there.

Good News in Tough Times

When other groups are cutting budgets and abandoning projects, Coast Guard supporters charge ahead like bull dogs.

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