Happiness Of One Man Can Sometimes Be The Joy Of An Entire Nation

Jason Dorland knows what it takes to win the most famous sports races in the world. An old Ridleian and an olympian–presently the head coach for crew at Bishop Ridley College–the powerhouse Canadian independent school. His winning philosophy, "Coaching isn't just about making boats go fast, it's about changing lives." As a teenager, I became interested in rowing at the suggestion from my Ridley roommate Doug Martin who was on the heavyweight eight and after Ridley would stroke the Princeton varsity eight to victory at the IRAs. Signing up for crew, I thought rowing training would help me become a better cricketeer because I was then the opening pace bowler on the school's first eleven. However, the love from my coach–Rhys Jenkins Senior, and the camaraderie of my crew resulted in our lightweight eight winning gold at Schoolboy defeating many fast rivals from Upper Canada College and Brentwood that had been rowing together for many years–with open water. After leaving the gates of Ridley, I rowed varsity for the University of Toronto and briefly for Team Canada. It was also through rowing that I met the love of my life and partner for fifteen years, Katie Prescott who rowed varsity for Stanford and Johns Hopkins. When you reach perfection, you're touching the Divine. It touches the you of you's which is your soul. Congratulations Jason for six golden Ridley crews at the Canadian Schoolboy. Next stop English Henley.

Symphony of Motion (original movie) from Ken Santucci on Vimeo.

L'Instant For The Aquatic Obsessive

Victory Is In The Heart. After defeating the fastest American High School crews at Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Ridley Senior Men are to compete at the Royal English Henley on Thames. Congratulations to all Ridley rowers, coaches and support staff. Our son is training for the Ridley Men's Eight at three year's young. May the winning continue. Terar dum prosim.

Divine Nature Gave The Fields, Human Art Built The Cities: Cacophony Of Noise, Wind, Sand And Surf

I open my eyes on a new beach to feast my senses. On the horizon is the Golden Gate bridge and idyllic bright blue hues. Wild catamaran sailboats are capturing the wind with their open canvas and a few gigantic ocean liners are coming into town. The sand is warm at just the perfect temperature my son loves for running and making train sculptures. The open space is also well served for inviting friends to play. The dogs we meet on the beach are well trained, on leashes, wickedly fun and love running after balls tossed into the ocean. San Francisco is one of the most beautiful places on earth and Crissy Field beach with a diversity of wild life and culture has something for everyone-from the high-end resort seeker to those looking for a less expensive yet comfortable place for sand and sea. All the way to the heavenly skies this is one incredible place. Crissy Field beach is irresistibly San Francisco.

Ideas On Paper: Inspiration Is Painting For Life At deYoung SF

To look at something is an act that involves more than the eyes. Looking with intensity demands an entire lifetime of accumulated sensory memory: each noise, smell, change of lighting and so much more. Paintings and drawings remind us of the possibility of transcendence through the act of looking. Beyond this, painting is a way to inhabit a state of permanent uncertainty or strangely be aware of what it means to be alive.