Glued to the Olympics and cheering local Olympian sailor Sarah Newberry Moore who will compete for the US in mixed multihull (Nacra 17) races starting Saturday 6 AM. How? U.S. Sailing has live tracking tools online that let you see every boat’s position, speed, course, and rank. Go Sarah!
Coral Reef Yacht Club’s own Romain Bonnaud will be coaching the Turkish sailing team. So keep a weather eye out for his athletes.
Casual bike rides weren’t invented by the informal Grove Activities Group, but they may have been perfected by them. Each week GAG explores the Grove along the Commodore Trail and beyond. Each ride starts at The Barnacle’s entrance. Fridays at 6 PM, Saturdays at 10 AM. Angy Stewart—always full of positive energy—leads the GAG. Just bring your bike and a smile! (Insider tip: Hang out after the ride with new friends.)
Miami Spice Safari. This will be the year! Resolve to visit each of the 19 Grove restaurants participating in Miami Spice. It’ll take some planning, perseverance and patience, but with the inspiration of an Olympian, we too can aspire to greatness…or at least some excellent meals.
Chill with a good book. Andy Parrish’s new 30 Mostly True Stories of Coconut Grove is now available through Amazon. While you’re waiting for your copy to arrive, here’s Chapter One to read online ( A Giraffe on Main Highway), courtesy of the author.
