A friend of mine who retired recently has written his first Sci-Fi book,

SWORLD: The Chronicles of Whyman

It's a very cool book about an interplanetary space voyager who gets diverted to a beautiful and strange world where he and his crew get drawn into a quest.  There is science behind the science and the descriptions were real enough to keep me engaged.  I thoroughly enjoyed this one.  I hope to read many more works from W.R. Harris.  :)

http://www.amazon.com/SWORLD-Chronicles-W-R-Harris-ebook/dp/B00KQPP9C8

Sailing fast on a Mumm 36

Was out racing on the Chesapeake Bay last week on a friends Mumm 36 (Cheetah).  Wind was up and blowing from the north, which made for an excellent 20 mile downhill ride.  This Mumm has been modified with a big wheel and an asym with a giant sprit.  Was super fun to sail in these conditions.  We were doing 12-14kts most of the time.  Here I am at the helm: