Standing up for our values is an important personal and corporate responsibility. The Sailing Science Center joins those who are peacefully protesting the unjust deaths of George Floyd and other African Americans at the hands of those in authority. We believe that Black lives do matter, that racism is wrong, and that America must fundamentally change its law enforcement and public oversight policies to protect the rights of every citizen. Jim Hancock President & Founder Th

The crew of the Santa Cruz 50, Deception, preparing for a spinnaker hoist. Many elements have to be coordinated to raise the sail successfully. Photo courtesy of Renegade Sailing. Elaborate, long-range planning, is one of the abilities that distinguishes people from other animals. We have all heard the importance of planning, whether in running a marketing campaign or planning a wedding. So why, then, do we resist it? The answer, quite simply, is that it requires effort. Psyc