First published 1989 in Chesapeake Bay Magazine New sailors’ questions  by Tom Dove You are interested in sailing because it is a new experience with new sights, sounds and sensations. Here are answers to some of the questions you may have before you embark on that first sail:  *** WHAT IS IT LIKE? Read More …

First published in Chesapeake Bay Magazine, 1989 The first sailing lesson – What to expect by Tom Dove While a few people teach themselves to sail with a book and a boat, the easier and surer way is to take a sailing class. There are many commercial sailing schools all around the world as well Read More …

First published in several Maryland newspapers, 2/23/90   Boats, Yachts, Lines, Ropes and All That  by Tom Dove “Would you call that a yacht or a boat?”, the nice lady asked. “Is that a boat or a ship?”, the tourist inquired. “What do you call that string over there – a rope or Read More …