Wendy Mitman Clarke

Standing Before the Mast

Meet writer Wendy Mitman Clarke. Wendy is a veteran writer and editor of sailing publications with a career that spans over 30 years. If you've ever picked up a copy of Soundings Magazine, Cruising World or Good Old Boat, it's likely you've either read her work, or something she's had a hand in editing.

She's a Recipient of many awards from the Boating Writers International, and the Society of Professional Journalists.

In addition to her writing, Wendy and her husband set off sailing for 4 years with their two young children - and a dog who joined them in the last year of the trip.

Wendy used the opportunity to weave their experiences with her career through a regular feature which appeared in Cruising World. That feature was called Osprey's Flight. In addition to sharing stories of their travels, she used the space to de-mystify some misconceptions about cruising and living aboard a boat with a family. In short, she offers us a dose of reality to go along with the dream.

In our talk, Wendy shares many tips and lessons she learned. We talk about everything from home schooling and medical considerations, to re-entering a land based life after 4 years aboard.

You can learn more about Wendy and follow links to her writing and professional associations by visiting

www.wendymitmanclarke.com/

Original music composed by: Nela Ruiz

www.instagram.com/nelamusica/

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