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…4 min read·Aug 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…3 min read·Jul 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.3 min read·Jul 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…3 min read·Jul 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…4 min read·Jul 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…3 min read·Jul 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.3 min read·Jul 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…3 min read·Jun 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…3 min read·Jun 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…4 min read·Jun 22, 2017----