I had the pleasure of sailing with someone who founded and leads a non-profit foundation that helps school kids improve their science and math skills by connecting them with adults with careers in these fields. These 'working scientists' and their employers agree to donate some of their time to remotely connect online with these kids and mentor … [Read more...]
Cat to the Future
Just back from a week coaching a new owner of the latest Lagoon 52. Link to Lagoon's presentation of the boat Since seeing them enter the BVI scene a few months ago I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical about the new approach that Lagoon were taking with the location and proportions of this catamaran's rig. It seemed … [Read more...]
“Up to Eleven”
In the mockumentary movie, 'This is Spinal Tap', the guitarist character Nigel Tufnel shows off an amplifier where the volume control, instead of going from zero to ten, "...goes to eleven". Watch the one minute clip here. The popularity of the film caused the saying to subsequently be used when something is being taken to its maximum … [Read more...]