Posts by Tim Henry
A Bridge Too Far for Jeff Bezos?
How much is too much?
At what point do wealth and the trappings of success become excessive, extravagant and extreme? Is there a line, or an unspoken social contract?
In the Netherlands, a proposal for the temporary dismantling of a historic bridge to make way for a new superyacht reportedly built for West Coast sailor Jeff Bezos was, for some people, a step too far. More »
Tell Me a Tale About Telltales
"Does anyone know the true history of those pieces of yarn we poke through the luffs of our jibs to determine whether the sails are in trim, stalled, or luffing?
What to do with Nautical Treasures and Tchotchkes
They were, at some point, fully functional as nav lights, but I instantly saw them as lovely maritime antiques.
A Word About Non-Brightly Colored Foul Weather Gear
What is your foul weather gear philosophy? Do you choose bright colors for safety, dark colors for style, or do you just buy what's affordable, or accept what's been handed down?
Webb Chiles Reflects on His 80th Birthday
Happy Birthday to Webb Chiles, a remarkable sailor, a singlehanding legend, and a gentleman.
Lessons Learned from a Windsurfing Rescue
After one more sprint, I realize that I'll never catch my gear and stop to rest. There are two hours of daylight left, so I start swimming.
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Who Has Authority Over Anchor-Outs?
Laws about anchoring out have long been on the books, but have gone unenforced, and the reality on the water and in shoreside communities has remained in a kind of stasis, some would say a quagmire.
The Budding Branches of a Sailing Family Tree
The youth race team was out for a sail when León Teunis van Os saw what appeared to be a swimmer in distress.
Corresponding Through Satellites and Milky Seas
"Milky Seas," a rare phenomenon where the entire ocean appears to glow ...
‘All Is Lost’ Is All but Universally Despised by Sailors
As fun as it is to disparage a film, it's easy to lose sight of the hard work, sacrifice, and personal passion that goes into making movies.
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