by admin | Mar 3, 2022 | Article, General
Reprinted from Bearings, American Sailing Association’s Instructor Newsletter, Spring 2014 Blind Ambition: My Adventure Teaching a Sight-Challenged Student by Captain Joan Gilmore of Sail Away Sailing School, LLC Minneapolis, MN I have rarely had a...
by admin | Mar 3, 2022 | General
Why Can’t I Rely on GPS Alone on Extended Cruising Trips? Alternate title – GPS; Siren Song to Unprepared Navigators By Capt. Joan Gilmore Have you heard the story of the Swedish couple cruising the Mediterranean, who mistakenly typed “Capra” into their GPS,...
by admin | Mar 3, 2022 | Article, Chartering
Choosing Good Crew By Captain Joan Gilmore The time-honored “Request permission to board” is asked for a very good reason. Remember that you are the casting director for creating your own utopia. Be careful whom you bring onboard with you. You will be “locked...
by admin | Mar 3, 2022 | Article, Chartering
Being on Best Boat Behavior – for Crew and Skippers by Capt. Joan Gilmore Crew Responsibilities As a crewmember your main job is to listen. When you are a guest on someone’s sailboat, no matter what your sailing skill level, there are three main...
by admin | Mar 3, 2022 | Chartering
Originally published in SAILING Magazine April 2015 Make the most of charter briefing 2015 April 1 By JOAN GILMORE Paying attention, asking questions sets the stage for a smooth and successful charter Sailing While you are in the cockpit...
