Category Archives: Boating

Sailing a Classic

Posted on June 25, 2018 by admin

Wendy Sailed aboard the Ardelle in Boston Harbor during Boston Sails in June 2017

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Wendy Hinman to present at the Seattle Yacht Club Luncheon on Friday, May 4

Posted on April 22, 2018 by admin

Speaking of Ocean Crossings … At the Seattle Yacht Club Luncheon On Friday May 4 at 11:30am in the Ward Room, award-winning author Wendy Hinman will share the exciting story of a harrowing circumnavigation from her newest book, Sea Trials. … Continue reading →

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Wendy Hinman writes about a BC Forest Ranger Workboat Turned Pleasure Craft

Posted on March 25, 2018 by admin

Read the full article here: http://www.nwyachting.com/articles/hecate-immortal/ Visit the MV Hecate Ranger FaceBook Page at https://www.facebook.com/HecateRanger/

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Sea Trials reviewed in Northwest Yachting

Posted on February 24, 2018 by admin

“It is exciting and interesting to see the family grow into their sea legs and learn how to live at sea. It is fascinating to be transported back to a time not that long ago when GPS wasn’t even a … Continue reading →

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Wendy Hinman to present at the Seattle Yacht Club Men’s Luncheon

Posted on February 18, 2018 by admin

At the Seattle Yacht Club Men’s Luncheon On Thursday February 22 at 11:30am in the Ward Room, award-winning author Wendy Hinman will share the exciting story of a harrowing circumnavigation from her newest book, Sea Trials. A shipwreck might end … Continue reading →

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Sea Trials garners another glowing review from Voyages Magazine

Posted on February 17, 2018 by admin

“Hinman skillfully draws the reader in. We found Sea Trials compelling and far more than just a sea story. We discussed as we were reading it and long after we finished.” Voyages Magazine

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Wendy Hinman presents at 2018 Seattle Boat Show

Posted on January 13, 2018 by admin

Hope to see you at the 2018 Seattle Boat Show! January 26-February 3 Come visit Wendy Hinman at the Captains Nautical Supply booth at the top of the concourse steps to get a personally autographed copy of her two hit … Continue reading →

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Shipwrecked!

Posted on November 24, 2017 by admin

A shipwreck might end a dream of sailing around the world. Not for the Wilcox family. In 1973, the Wilcox family sets off to sail around the world aboard the 40-foot sailboat, Vela. Thirteen months later, they are shipwrecked on … Continue reading →

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“Riveting. Sea Trials is impossible to put down until the nail-biting end.” Cruising World Magazine

Posted on September 29, 2017 by admin

Sea Trials Review in Cruising World September 2017 “In 1973, a San Francisco family departed on a planned four-year round-the-world voyage. The Wilcox crew—Chuck; his wife, Dawn; their kids, Garth, 13 and Linda, 10—set sail with varying degrees of enthusiasm … Continue reading →

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Wendy Hinman to Present At Cruisers University at the Annapolis Boat Show

Posted on September 29, 2017 by admin

Wendy Hinman is a regular speaker on preparing yourself and boat for offshore voyaging at yacht clubs and boat shows around the country, including the Strictly Sail Boat Show, Seattle Boat Show, Wooden Boat Festival and others. She has published … Continue reading →

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