Bill O'DonovanFrancis Marion, Swamp FoxBefore Yorktown, Lord Earl Cornwallis was quite the warrior. So was Francis Marion, who earned the moniker the “Swamp Fox” for his exploits…Aug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017
Bill O'DonovanSailing Past OspreysEven as the sailing season continues to rev up, osprey season is winding down. They arrive in May to build their nests in one week. They…Jul 30, 2017Jul 30, 2017
Bill O'DonovanBoating Stories, Good & BadStephanie King stopped off in Williamsburg from North Carolina on her way to Alexandria to take her two children sailing.Jul 24, 2017Jul 24, 2017
Bill O'DonovanIce Sailing & Hot Air BallooningI once wrote an article for the Colonial Williamsburg Journal about the origin of ice skating. It began on the Hudson River in New York…Jul 18, 2017Jul 18, 2017
Bill O'DonovanSail ArmySome men have their heart set on buying a sailboat as a life-long dream. No wonder, since sailing is a magnificent adventure that is too…Jul 15, 2017Jul 15, 2017
Bill O'DonovanSailing Near the Navy… and a TugA couple and a family got a unique vacation adventure while listening to a narrative about the Battle of the Capes. “How big were the…Jul 11, 2017Jul 11, 2017
Bill O'DonovanLearn to Sail the SpinnakerQuestion: How do you sail when the wind seemingly dies?Answer: You don’t, unless you run downwind with a spinnaker.Jul 2, 2017Jul 2, 2017
Bill O'DonovanJunior Sailor Runs Spinnaker ExpertlyA junior sailor from suburban Buffalo got a chance to run a giant spinnaker on warmer waters than she’s used to. Matt Meincke brought his…Jun 29, 2017Jun 29, 2017
Bill O'DonovanSailing with FamilyA Richmond couple got stuck in traffic for an hour as they finally brought their four young children to the marina to go sailing. The…Jun 25, 2017Jun 25, 2017
Bill O'DonovanSailors with Boating FriendsA couple from Northern Virginia left their teenagers at home for a one-day adventure to drive south and go sailing on the York River. Katie…Jun 22, 2017Jun 22, 2017
