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Author Archives: Shay
Sea Scouts race with Quantico Yacht Club
The best thing about being a Sea Scout leader is seeing how the program affects the teens. As the Sailing Coach for Sea Scout Ship 100, I had the pleasure of coordinating scout involvement in Quantico Yacht Club’s (QYC) Third … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, learning, Quantico Yacht Club, racing, sailing
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The mashed potato mindset
This morning I broke my vow to refuse to let the dirty pan sit there until the cook, who dirtied it, took the initiative to wash it herself. The resident young chef had made a delicious broccoli and cheese soup … Continue reading
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To sail tall ships
Being a sailor, having sailed tall ships and feeding dreams of sailing them further, I have thought much about last month’s sinking of the HMS BOUNTY and the tragic loss of life that day. I never met Claudene Christian, … Continue reading
The textures of October
On a short hike recently, I came to a mailbox in the middle of the woods. It was painted green, with red flag raised, and words on the side instructing the visitor to “Please Sign Book in Box.” Next to … Continue reading
Sailing with Sea Nanners
Some of my friends have recently asked why I am still involved with Sea Scouts, even though I officially retired from the skipper (unit leader) position some time ago. I stay involved because of the Sea Nanners. Though it has … Continue reading
Masters of the Potomac
At about two o’clock this morning, I was holding the wheel of a 31′ sailboat as she glided almost silently across the water in the middle of the night. We were sailing beneath a black sky smudged with white clouds, … Continue reading
The third “good morning”
Most mornings, I ride my bike or walk the dog between my house and the river. Often, I see familiar faces along the way–neighbors and others who are also up and out early. Two of these faces belong to young … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day, Jerome
My thoughtful daughters gave me colorful flowers and a lobster dinner, but the most memorable part of my Mother’s Day was helping to save a young man from himself while simultaneously betraying him. I first saw him through my front … Continue reading
Rocking the Cherry Blossom Regatta
Though I was originally to sail with GOOD TRADE, her skipper, Bob, landed me a spot crewing aboard TRUCULENT TURTLE, a modified Lindenberg 26 (hull #41 of 51). This is a very fast boat, with a great skipper and crew. … Continue reading
Germ warfare
Hand washing and safe food handling are very important to me. I’m not above bringing food safety brochures to potlucks. This fixation is not without cause, though; as a teenager, I contracted my first obvious food-borne illness, Montezuma’s Revenge, after … Continue reading
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