Posted on 2/1/2018
The endearing Sunfish, first built in 1955, has touched generations of recreational and racing sailors, and still tugs at heartstrings.
Barbara had never sailed until a week after we met in October 1962, when I invited her to go sailing on my Thistle off City Island, New York. It was blowing about 10 knots, and a friend joined us for additional ballast. Barbara was terrific. She hiked out, worked the jib sheet, and was enthralled with the spinnaker. She smiled the entire time.
Later, back onshore, my...