People ask, “Do you get a lot of first-time sailors?” A landlocked Navy veteran from West Virginia got to fulfill a lifelong dream by sailing a 32-foot sloop for the first time. Joe Linville took his family out on the York River for a sunny cruise and discovered he’s a natural sailor. “I had a client who was building Bruce Roberts sailboat with his brother-in-law to see the world. He was so grateful to me for cutting him slack on a big HVAC job that he took me to lunch and told me about sailing. He took me under his wing and got me a subscription to Sailing World magazine. I’ve been fascinated with sailing ever since.”
It took more than an hour for the USS Jason Dunham to transit the Coleman Bridge because it was stuck closed. Afterward, it got stuck at the end while closing. Traffic was backed up for miles in both directions. According to ChatGPT: Yes, the Coleman Bridge is experiencing extended delays
According to Chat GPT, illegal or abandoned crab pots—known as “ghost pots”—are a growing concern in the York River, with thousands being removed due to their environmental impact. The ones pictured here are not abandoned, just illegal. They form the end of a long string of pots recently dropped along
Windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing and parasailing are all exhilarating water sports, but each offers a distinct experience shaped by its equipment, technique and environment. We got into this one day with friends of Jeanne Kushabar, a member of our Encore Sailing group. They are repeat customers who get a discount. Ron