The Shakedown Cruise: Sailing Lake Ontario from Burlington to Kingston
Shakedown cruise: a nautical term that refers to the initial voyage, during which the performance of a ship is tested before being put into use.
What Leaders Can Learn From Sailing
Out of all athletes, sailors probably rely the most on their environment. Without the wind, a sailor is nothing, just like a hockey player is nothing without an ice rink. But unlike hockey, [...]
The Last Week of Yacht Week
It’s hard to talk about something as hyped up as the Yacht Week, without falling prey to the usual brand clichés. “It’s the best week of your life.” Every week. [...]
The Road to the Yachtmaster
As some people will be aware, I came over to Europe this summer with the main goal of obtaining my Yachtmaster Coastal certification in Gibraltar. The Yachtmaster Coastal is a basic [...]
Skipper Academy
I have just finished one of the most intense weeks of my life. As some of you may know, I have been trying to land a job skippering yachts for a vacation company called The Yacht Week this [...]