The Favored End

05/11/2026

Game time at 2026 Etchells Worlds!

04/30/2026

RIP my friend. Thanks for a beautiful few weeks racing "Sonny" in Maine back in 2023. The opportunity you gave me to captain her pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me to grow not only as a sailor but as a person. Hopefully you are sailing with the rail down and the wind in your face. , ,

04/16/2026

Whether you are heading out for a one design race or crossing an ocean, weather knowledge is critical. Learn how to make your own forecast here. As always, if you are looking for help with a project please reach out.

https://www.thefavoredend.com/boat-better/making-your-own-weather-forecast

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Whether you are racing one designs close to shore or planning a long offshore passage, Being aware of the weather holds for you is the key to success and enjoyment.

04/16/2026

New article on improving one of the Important little things in sailboat racing now up on The Favored End. Check it out. If you are looking for help with your program this summer get in touch!

https://www.thefavoredend.com/faster/better-leeward-mark-roundings

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Improve your results by doing the little things well.

06/09/2025

Transpacific 2025 starts in soon! Time to start thinking about what to bring. This article I wrote a few year back includes a good packing list towards the end (you can thankfully skip the vaccine card). Good luck to all the teams.

Someone’s tugging on my foot. What the %^&*? It’s my crew mate, Brad Wheeler, and I hear a muffled “You can sleep when you’re dead, Chris, you’re going to want to see this, get up.” I am hearing him through the foam ear plugs I am wearing to muffle the sound of the primary winch that...

04/08/2025

What can we learn tonight? Small group coaching session tonight.

04/07/2025

Last week’s project was to take STCW Basic Training to support my Coast Guard license. Long week of sitting in a classroom but learned a bunch that makes it possible for me to work on larger vessels. Highly recommend everyone around the water have basic first aid and CPR. ,

01/30/2025

If you are looking to set some goals for improving your sailing this year, I recently posted an article that can help you think about some solid ways to set goals and actaully accomplish them. What are your sailing goals in 2025? ,

Setting goals is easy. Setting them in a way to accomplish them requires being deliberate.

01/12/2025

More geeky diesel stuff from Mack Boring. This was excellent training.

01/12/2025

Just back from two days of learning the care and feeding of Diesel engines at Mack Boring. Great learning and newfound confidence for me on being able to handle and prevent issues when under power.