the only video channel I look forward to…
Empty harbors, inept fascists, and in the “about that knock on the door” department… TUPAIA video channel
3D printer: a tool that might make sense…
When grocery shopping becomes akin to Russian roulette, an Orca story, and today’s number is 90%… The Low Cost Sailor making the case for a 3D printer onboard. I can think of many overpriced little parts where a 3D printer would make all kinds of sense. Sheaves certainly come to mind.
a VolksCruiser thought process…
Some science stuff of interest, movie posters that take me back, and in the “color me not surprised” department… This week has found my inbox inundated with copious promotional content for the new Wauquiez 55. Now, while I have a lot of respect for Wauquiez boats in general, their new offering is far more expensive …
ways to save money on your VolksCruiser…
Some banned words, defrauding charities, and in the “One can hope” department… What with the Felon’s tariffs about to ruin just about everyone’s budget, I thought some frugality advice to save money would not go amiss. Obviously just a cheat list if you will. There will be a lot more with more details and examples …
a boat I quite fancy…
A Carl Sagan book everyone should read, a bit of milk history, and in the “Hitler had tariffs” department… I’ve always wanted to own a bilge keel cruising boat. Partly because of the shoal draft and drying out upright. Mostly though, I just wanted to see what they were like. As it happens, there’s a …
a very good read…
A very important point, some taxation thoughts, something about Hunter S, Thompson, and EBM makes the case… I just finished the “Sturmtaucher Trilogy” and, as a result, my emotions are a bit raw. Awesome. It’s a very good read and well researched book. The parallels of the rise of Hitler’s Germany and the current insane …
sailing towards…
A vengeful whale spirit, backpackers beware, and in the “Yep, Covid is still around” department… The tale of the two German backpackers got me thinking how I, as a sailor, would handle a world where it’s required to have a detailed sailing itinerary. Perplexing thoughts indeed. For instance, I never say that I’m sailing to …
a sign for the times…
A needful read, an accomplishment of note, and in the “dropped hard & lost” department… This morning greeted me with yet another charter-connected business that was pulling up stakes and leaving. It reminded me of a sign from Seattle in bygone ages… “Will the Last Person Leaving SEATTLE — Turn Out the Lights” Apparently, last …
some thoughts on a junk conversion…
EBM says the needful, a timely toon, and some graphs that tell a story… There’s a very interesting thread on the JRA forum you might want to check out. Of course, it had me instantly when I saw it was about converting a Harlé-designed Sangria to junk. The Sangria being a favorite design of mine. …
a couple quick notes on rigging…
Something to keep in mind, an excellent article on modeling, and a warning that still resonates… Generally speaking, sailboat rigs and rigging is fairly simple. I’ll even go out out on a limb and say just about anyone can do it armed with an open mind and the “The Complete Rigger’s Apprentice” by Brion Toss. …