An explanation of sorts, the continuing war on science, and ICE in the Caribbean… This morning when I did my daily look around the anchorage, I saw a very pretty Dana coming in. You know, the Crealock-designed pocket cruiser from Pacific Seacraft. Obviously, what constitutes ‘pretty’ depends a lot on one’s personal perspective. Hell, some …
Somewhat nervous making, an accessible future within our reach, and in the “the kind of news we need more of” department… We finally got around to getting our FCC radio station license for the Islander. It’s a fairly simple exercise with the only issue is we’re now $185 poorer but, on the plus side, we …
Neil deGrasse Tyson on climate, it might be a good time to stock up on masks, and in the “Not filling me with confidence” department… Over the years, I’ve been a big fan of the Casio F-91W watch as a means of telling time on a boat for celestial navigation use. In fact, it is …
An interesting read, a show I’d like to see, and in the “just call it what it is” department… I’ve lost track of how many locks we’ve navigated through in the French canal system but the word hundreds should suffice. In my opinion, the very best way to see France is from the canal system. …
Wendig on Bond villains, an apt definition, and in the “Just when you thought it couldn’t get anymore stupid” department… It’s been really difficult to keep my mind on boat stuff the last couple of weeks. I was hoping that my fears and predictions would be wrong but it seems that, to my horror, it’s …
A beaver story of interest, some stuff you should know about Mexico, and in the “About those windmills” department… I’ve been trying to avoid the zombie apocalypse (spelled N-E-W-S) as much as possible but it’s pretty hard with all the excrement coming off those rotating blades. Still, nothing clears one’s head like trying to sort …
Some apt notes, Krugman makes some points, and in the “Did you get the message” department… For cooking fuel, on our boat we carry two 20-pound propane bottles. The idea that we always have a a full tank to switch to when the bottle in use runs out. For those interested, we get a bit …
A very good point, an anti-solution to climate change, and the stupid, it burns… The most obvious way to save money on boat stuff is only buying shit that you actually need. Sure, it’s obvious and everyone knows that it’s true, so I won’t insult you and explain it further. Sadly, in our consumerist society, …
EBM with a very good point, somewhat disturbing if you’re cruising or plan to cruise Baja, and in the “about time to cancel my subscription” department… Prices for just about everything are predicted to go up bigly, so we’re going to change focus a bit. Since VolksCruiser is all about cruising on a limited budget, …
Something on the subject of stupidity, some notes on energy disinformation, and some good advice… I’ve been thinking about how there are so many great old cruising boats selling for very little. Not a bad time to buy a cruising boat… right? For instance, there’s an Islander 36 selling for just under $10K (or just …
