Blog The fall delivery southWe shot out of Rhode Island with a gusty N Wind behind us and headed for the elbow in the gulf stream. The sea state…Graham SharpDecember 11, 2023
Blog What comes between 1 and 3?Whatever happened to ASA 102? Since the ASA acquired North Sails University (North U) in Feb 2023, there have been rumors that next year, the…Graham SharpNovember 3, 2023
Blog Advanced sailing techniquesBlack Rock Sailing School | ASA 105 | ASA 106 | Advanced Coastal Cruising | Advanced sailing techniques We have dedicated the week of 10…Graham SharpOctober 24, 2023
Blog This weekends ASA 105 Coastal Navigation ClassThis weekends ASA 105 Coastal Navigation Class You can feel the heat radiating from the classroom due to the brainpower working on safely navigating us…Graham SharpOctober 23, 2023
Blog Winterizing your SailboatWinterizing your Sailboat Winterizing can be complex and involves a lot of tasks, so here is a detailed checklist we use – it’s mainly based…Graham SharpOctober 19, 2023
Blog It’s that time of year!The leaves are turning and the smaller boats in the Black Rock fleet are heading to the yard. The larger boats are being prepared for…Graham SharpOctober 17, 2023
Blog Cruising the Boston Harbor IslandsThe last Boston ASA103 class of the season exiting the Nubble Channel, with Nixes' Mate in the background. The Boston Harbour Islands truly provide a…Graham SharpOctober 13, 2023
Blog Who’s got right of way?A typical day in the harbor with a car carrier leaving. In this case they do, they are both a CBD - Constrained By Draft,…Graham SharpOctober 12, 2023