It is in .pdf format. #7 is West Coast
Below are assorted writings about our sailing experiences with
BAADS, the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors
Many of the following are full length versions of articles which previously appeared in the BAADS newsletter Ahoy!
Most are about beginner and first time experiences.
Our first cruise and first time as sole skippers.
First time as sole skippers both directions.
So you want to be a blind sailor (and you're already blind!)
Verbal Interactive Command Enhancement System for blind sailors.
Our first time picking up moorings at Angel Island's Ayala Cove for the night-- and
Our first experience getting stuck due to fog, after the night in Ayala Cove.
Crewing on the Santa Cruz 50 Yukon Jack from S.F. to San Diego in January in bad weather.
After a few years of skippering on the Bay, back to lake sailing for a day.
Two years of the Double Handed Farallons race with 2 different BAADS skippers, both with Tom as crew.
Cruise-in with South Beach to Half Moon Bay.
The 1994 South Beach to Benicia Jazz Cup race. Includes a description of VICES, our invention for communicating directions with a blind helmsman.
When the Pacific can be almost "pacific?" even off the Gate.
Introducing a young blind person to sailing.
Last updated 9-15-12 and 04-26-2020