by admin | Feb 1, 2026 | Blog
Each year in the land down under, while most of the world is still trying to figure out how to install batteries in their new Christmas gadget, an intrepid group of sailors heads South to the land of wombats for the Sydney Hobart Race. The day after Christmas may seem...
by admin | Jan 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
To be clear, I am a ship that takes risks. I am not that ship that waits for fine weather. If I were I might never leave the dock. A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what we ships are built for. When the days get shorter and the snow flies most vessels...
by admin | Aug 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Primavera literally means “Spring.” Paccup 2026 starts July 6, that’s summertime. The winning strategy is to have the boat, crew and details sorted by spring so you can focus on sailing and doing well this summer. Plus it’s supposed to be fun ! Don’t forget that....
by admin | Jul 14, 2024 | Blog
I got a note from my high school pal Pam last week that her brother, sailing legend Andy Schwenk, was going to be joining Rick Raduziner — owner of the Santa Cruz 27, Lickety Split — to compete in the 2024 Santa Cruz 27 National Championships at Lake Tahoe July...
by admin | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog
**Trigger warning: This episode contains details of Andy’s infection. This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Andy Schwenk to chat about lessons from 54.5 trips between the Bay Area and Hawaii. Andy is a longtime Express 37 sailor, Bay Area marine surveyor, and...
