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Alan Taylor

On Board Since March 2002

OCSC: Why do you sail?

AT: I have always been fascinated by the fact that the wind hits the sails and the boat moves through the water, no engine or oars required. Every time I go sailing I am still in awe. Communing with nature at the interface of two dynamic fluids brings me a serinity like nothing else I know.

OCSC: What do you enjoy about working at OCSC?

AT: I have always enjoyed sharing my love for sailing. Teaching at OCSC gives me that opportunity. As a bonus, OCSC people are, quite simply, THE BEST!

OCSC: What's your sailing background?   

AT: I began sailing as a teenager in 15' dingys on the lakes of North Carolina.  I've since spent many wonderful days in boats and sailboards of all sizes from Sunfish to 40' ocean cruisers. I must admit I'm an ex-racer who still likes to go fast with a spinnaker up.  

OCSC: When you're not sailing, what can we find you doing?

AT: My non-sailing time is spent dreaming about sailing while walking the dogs, bicycling, or playing my guitar. 

OCSC:  What are your top five sailing books of all time?   

AT:  1) Along the Clipper Way  2) Any of the Jack Aubry series  3 ) Any of the Hornblower series  4 ) Wind (the movie)  5 ) ShipKiller (a novel - check it out)




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