2016

Light wind shifting 40 degrees to the right, plus 37 degree temps, made for challenging practice conditions. We actually got, I think, the most out of a not-so-great sailing day. Things to learn today were: beginning to remember what team racing boat-handling is all about. Stops/starts, controlling speed, controlling height at low/no speeds. Instantly recognizing, […]

Practice Plan 3/3/2016

1. Warm up. Stay close to each other out there so we can begin quickly. Goal for today is NOT to team race, but to remember/re-learn team race boat handling and simple tactics. Work with your crew/skipper and teammate to get better at simple TR moves. TEAMS Connor/Caroline(RED) vs. Steph/Stephen(BLACK) Peter/Sam(Green) vs. Jack/Abby(BLUE) Will, rotate […]

Practice Notes, 3-1-2016

Practice 3/1/2016 NOTE: I am very sorry, but my Severn School email is not working anymore. I am quite sure I have missed emails from some of you. Please re-send to: tom@sail1design.com PAUL REVERE PUTS 1 LANTERN IN THE OLD NORTH CHURCH FOR US TOMORROW Workout on campus with Coach Duncan. Wind speed/Water temp combo […]

Sailing Team Notes, Updates, 2/24/2015

MY CONTACT INFO It seems my active Severn School email was short-lived. I am reachable now only at tom@sail1design.com Sorry for that. BOAT RIGGING We will rig boats from 1500-1630 Thursday and Friday, and Monday if needed. Hold on to your hats tonight and tomorrow, will be windy (tornado watch(!) in the Carolinas as well). […]

Severn Alum Joe Morris Qualifies for Olympics!

In late 2012 Thomas Barrows and Joe teamed up to train in the 49er class with their sights set on qualifying as the United States representative at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Though they raced against each other a few times in junior sailing, the pairing met in 2008 when Joe started his freshmen year at Yale. During the two […]