Safety Details for Safe Trailering

by | Mar 3, 2022 | Article, Trailering

Safety Details for Safe Trailering By Capt. Joan Gilmore   How many times have you seen a broken down boat trailer by the side of the road? Maybe you have experienced a trailer breakdown yourself. Often the problem is not a flat tire but a too-hot wheel bearing....

Of Windlasses and Kingpins

by | Mar 3, 2022 | Article, Women and Gender Dynamics

Of Windlasses and Kingpins – Teaching Couples to Sail by Captain Joan Gilmore   Quite often, I get calls asking if I teach all women’s courses. The reason women ask for this, usually, is because they are tired of trying to learn sailing from their...

Lightning Protection

by | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized

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Wet Lab

by | Mar 3, 2022 | Article, Crew Dynamics

Sailing as Perfect “Wet Lab” By Captain Joan Gilmore of Sail Away Sailing School, LLC Contact: captainjoan@mac.com or 612-871-8101   I believe that sailing is a perfect “wet lab” environment for team building and for self-discovery. It is particularly perfect for...

Review of Call Me Captain

by | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized

Review of Call Me Captain, by Susan Scott reviewed by Captain Joan Gilmore   This was a surprisingly engaging book. I opened it with the intent to skim it quickly, and ended up savoring every page. Much like Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love this is a memoir...