Author Archives: Tony Johnson

Wind Speed

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Tony Johnson

How hard is it blowing? I once used the phrase “it’s blowing like snot” in the presence of a Chesapeake sailor, who was horrified. He much preferred “blowing like spit.” Bay area sailors will have heard it said that it … Continue reading →

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King Tides

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tony Johnson

By Tradewinds Instructor Tony Johnson In this world of few certainties, there is one thing that I am certain of: I am not certain how the tides work. Oh, it’s the moon’s gravity, and I think the sun is involved. … Continue reading →

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