Tag: Sailing
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Leadership on the High Seas – Dawn Riley at the America True
Leadership is a critically important factor affecting any team or group venture. In this paper, I analyze the leadership and management style of Dawn Riley, CEO and Captain of the America True Sailing Team, as she guides her team to race for the 1999 America’s Cup. Dawn Riley Case Abstract Dawn Riley is the CEO/Captain of…
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Sailing the Sea of Cortez, Mexico
At the end of June, I embarked with my longtime crew on a sailing expedition to explore the Sea of Cortez, Mexico. This was another epic adventure in a long series of sailing adventures that we’ve been doing as a group, in one form or another, for nine or ten years now. Although we’ve sailed…
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Exploring Manila, El Nido, and Coron, Philippines
After an excellent season on the ice this year, my first travel stop was in the Phillipines to relax with dear friends Brad and Talitha. Video on YouTube I started my journey by flying Sydney>Manila. Once in Manila, I had a solid four days of time to myself to explore Manila. I stayed in the…
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Infographic: Volvo Ocean Race
Another great infographic from Column Five Media, in partnership with my former client Nowness, covering the Volvo Ocean Race. I’m especially interested in this one, since I spent a large part of the summer sailing around the Caribbean. I’d love to someday crew for this race…. and here’s my sailing resume! “Highlights of one of…
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Sailing The Leeward Islands – Trip Summary
This past August, I went sailing in the Leeward Islands with a group of friends – Sean Safdi, Zac Schulman, Dyana Kazan, Evan Kazan and Evelyn Dahab. Evelyn was new to our crew this year, and the rest of us have been sailing together for the past couple of years. Here’s a summary of all…
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Sean’s Trip Report: SXM Bareboat Charter
Wrapping up our epic adventure sailing in the Leeward Islands, here’s Sean Safdi’s well written and thorough trip report, reprinted from his original Travel Talk Online posting. Also, be sure to see the full Daily Logs, Photos, and Video. Trip Report – SXM Bareboat Charter #1329052 – 08/21/11 01:52 AM This trip we sailed a…
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Video: Sailing in the Leeward Islands
Quick video of clips from our sailing trip in the Leeward Islands…
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Sailing The Leeward Islands – Days Nine and Ten
Days Nine and Ten Nude beaches and the return to base. For the rest of the photos and video, and daily summaries, be sure to read the Sailing the Leeward Islands Trip Summary Photos on Flickr (Slideshow) Video on YouTube The last two days of the trip were spent returning to St. Maartin. Waking up in…
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Sailing The Leeward Islands – Day Eight – Prickly Pear Cay
Day Eight Our most idillic excursion yet – at Prickly Pear Cay. For the rest of the photos and video, and daily summaries, be sure to read the Sailing the Leeward Islands Trip Summary Photos on Flickr (Slideshow) Video on YouTube – Woke up this morning in Rode bay. After a leisurely breakfast, we raised the…
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Sailing The Leeward Islands – Day Seven – Anguilla
Day Seven Our longest passage, and best night out. For the rest of the photos and video, and daily summaries, be sure to read the Sailing the Leeward Islands Trip Summary Photos on Flickr (Slideshow) Video on YouTube – Woke up at Il Forche and made an early departure under motor power. – Plotted a long…
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Sailing The Leeward Islands – Day Six – Il Forche
Day Six Today, two of the best – and most expensive dives we’ve ever done. Also, a hike and attempted boat rescue which turned into a fight for survival. For the rest of the photos and video, and daily summaries, be sure to read the Sailing the Leeward Islands Trip Summary Photos on Flickr (Slideshow) Video…
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Sailing The Leeward Islands – Day Five – St. Barts
Day five For the rest of the photos and video, and daily summaries, be sure to read the Sailing the Leeward Islands Trip Summary Photos on Flickr (Slideshow) Video on YouTube – Woke up around 8, immediately set sail for St. Bart’s. – Sailed in 18kt winds about 30 miles to St Barts. Beat upwind the…
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Sailing The Leeward Islands – Day Four – Statia SCUBA
Day four Our first full day on Statia – exploration under the water and into the mountains. For the rest of the photos and video, and daily summaries, be sure to read the Sailing the Leeward Islands Trip Summary Photos on Flickr (Slideshow) Video on YouTube – Woke up early at 7:30 and dinghyd over to…
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Sailing The Leeward Islands – Day Three – Statia
Day Three What a busy day! I’m just finding the time to wright this on my iPhone as i go to sleep in the forward cabin of the boat. Today we made way from St. Barts to Statia. For the rest of the photos and video, and daily summaries, be sure to read the Sailing…
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Sailing The Leeward Islands – Day Two – St. Barts
Day Two Today was our first big sailing day, and we made a successful passage from Oyster Bay in St. Martin to Gustavia in St. Barts. For the rest of the photos and video, and daily summaries, be sure to read the Sailing the Leeward Islands Trip Summary Photos set on Flickr (Slideshow) Video on YouTube…
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Sailing The Leeward Islands – Day One – St. Maarten
Sailing the Leeward Islands – my daily log. During this trip, I took some brief notes every day at the end of the day, using the notepad app on my Apple iPhone 4. Enjoy For the rest of the photos and video, and daily summaries, be sure to read the Sailing the Leeward Islands…
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Video: Sailing from San Diego to Catalina Island
A few video clips from my recent sailing trip from San Diego to Catalina Island. Be sure to hit the full trip summary and photos.
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ASA 103/104 Training and Sailing to Catalina Island
This past weekend I met up with longtime friend Sean Safdi in San Diego and did American Sailing Association 103 and 104 training with the Seaforth Sailing School. Day 1 Met our captain, Mike Roach, and crew mates, Terry and Rick. All great guys. Provisioned the boat, a Catalina 36 mkII, prepared the boat for…
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American Sailing Association 101 Training and the Pau Hana Regatta
On 2011/07/14 I sailed with Captain Brian Ohlfest to challange my ASA 101 Certification, and passed with flying colors! I completed the on water practical exam easily, and got a 100% on my written evaluation. Awesome! Also, I sailed in my first regatta today – Seaforth Sailing Club’s Pau Hana. Although we didn’t win, we…
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Sailing and Scuba Diving in Baja, Mexico
At long last, here’s the official blog post for our 2007 trip to sail in the Sea of Cortez in Baja, Mexico. Slideshow. Notice that all the photos are GEOCODED. I brought my GPS along on the trip and recorded a track log the whole time, which I merged with my photos.. so for each…