Some needful history, a vaccine free future, and in the “yep” department… As it happens, I need to go get our spare propane filled up. I don’t actually want to but, considering the price will be sky rocketing soon, it makes sense to get it while the current price lasts. While we’re at it we …
An interesting premise, some missing scientists, and in the “some very interesting history” department… Speaking of Islander 36s for sale, they say a lot about the current used boat market. Every boat for sale has its own story, situational narrative, and concerns that brings it to the marketplace. Their backstory is seldom simple but important. …
American science is shrinking, some letters of note, and in the “did you see this one?” department… This week my headspace is mostly film and audio gear. That said, there is an interesting Islander 36 available for sale in Croatia that is worth looking into. This was on the Islander 36 group this morning… Efforts to …
A karma connection, some self-dealing, and an interesting read… Well, this is something interesting from Rob Denney; the Harry Proa guy who’s been doing good works down in Fiji. Considering the cost of wood these days, the idea of building boats with soft-drink bottles is making all kinds of sense. Plus he had me at …
Why your backpack is crap in 2026, a new surf classic, and in the “in case you haven’t been paying attention” department… I’m thinking a lot lately about alternative universes and time lines. Mainly, I’m heartily displeased with our current universe or time line. So, if you happen to know the whereabouts of a timey-wimey, …
Some needful physics, a not-surprising outcome, and in the “illegal extrajudicial killings” department… Recently, since I’ve been thinking about some Bolger designs, my email is overflowing with stuff about new expensive boats. My brain is having some issues with keeping it all straight. Another thought disruption is an article I read explaining why no one …
Best post title in ages, a needful read, and in the “stuck in the worst timeline” department… A long time ago, when we were just starting our charter business, I had a cunning plan to build a half dozen Bolger Micros to use as a cheap seats, minimum bareboat alternative. What can I say but …
A threat of note, an AI downside, and in the “$22 smoothies” department… So, here’s a thought… What would it take to get me involved in a sailing rally or race? It turns out to be a fairly difficult question. For starters, I’ve never been competitive. What little competitive genes in my makeup are self-directed. …
Something about that AI future, a cartoon of note, and in the “don’t say you weren’t warned” department… I’ve always wanted to row across an ocean. As a kid I had a newspaper photo of Ridgeway and Blyth glued into my three-ring binder when all the other kids had football, baseball, and basketball heroes. Me, …
A big bump, strategic racism, and in the “not feeling safer” department… I’ll get started by mentioning that Fatty Goodlander’s “Rising Costs and Disappearing Expectations” in the April All At Sea is an article everyone should read. Which, sorta/kinda brings us to the cost of stuff. The other day, I realized that I should buy …
