A planet of interest, an interesting read, and in the “If you’re serious about recycling” department… Garry Hoyt is no longer with us. Back when I first used the word “tradical” it was to describe a Hoyt innovation. Garry Hoyt was big on innovation. Which is saying much in an industry that is, more often …
EBM saying what needs to be said, a depressing situation, and in the “Your elected reps at work” department… Over the last decade or so, the HIP choice for cruising boats are the Amel or just about anything with two hulls. This popularity has a lot more to do with so-called Influencers than it does …
A quick reality check, about those divisive narratives, and in the “next in line” department… Back when I was in junior high, there was a National Geographic with a story about a guy a few years older than me who was sailing around the world in a Lapworth 24. It rocked my world. The idea …
A crosswalk hack, some historical notes, and this brought a smile… These days, it seems everyone is trying to sell me something. Now, as someone who has to make a living, I understand that selling is part of what we refer to as commerce. Which we all are in someway or other, big or small. …
A bit of good news, some very important points being made, and in the “Born in the USA” department… So, it’s Sunday. Today’s bit of work is to rebuild a Whale foot-pump. There’s also some associated plumbing involved but I don’t think it will get out of hand. That said, it’s a boat and things …
Regarding the future cost of stuff, something to think about, and in the “vomit inducing” department… I’m currently reading “Flight of the Shearwater” which is the second book in the Sturmtaucher Trilogy by Alan Jones and I can only describe it as riveting. The sailing within the story is first rate and we’re right in …
Boat flags/tariffs, an apology of note, and in the “Someone has a plan” department… A suggestion from reader Drew that the white/gray color scheme could be improved upon.
Wendig gets it, a bit of good news, and something worthwhile from Latitude 38… As much as I’d really like to do a one of a kind Dazzle paint job on the Islander, my inner advisor suggests it’s better to blend with the crowd. Well, at least for the foreseeable future. So, a white boat …
Some scary climate stuff, cruisers in Mexico might take note, and books you won’t find at the Nimitz Library… I just came across an interesting article regarding a new electronic flare in PBO. While it appears to be just what a lot of us are looking, the “Advertorial” write up did not impress. Advertorial = …
Just some needful facts, the downside of brain drain, and in the “He just keeps on opening his mouth” department… It just occurred to me that I have not read a Stephen King novel in ages. Looking up his books this morning, it became clear that there are a lot of King’s books that I …
