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 …
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, …
Some good advice, a needful read, and Chuck Wendig making sense… I woke up early today with the thought that the MacGregor 26 would make a pretty awesome small cruising boat. Granted, the boat is rather fugly but, as some might say, the bones are good. Plus, they made lots and lots of these extreme …
A sea story of note, something about “common sense” and Fran making a really good point… Josh has a simple solution that makes sense you might want to check out.
A needful Puerto Rico read, some roller coaster finality, and in the “when it’s time to get out of Dodge” department… So, here’s a thought on how we (the cruising collective) tend to deal with the various problems/issues/conundrums that make our lives complicated like power aboard, the need to be connected, and budget. As it …
Stacey being heard, some Panama canal backstory, and something from the “war on science” department… I’m often confronted with the whole “you have to use this expensive marine part” rant and, so much so, I find myself even believing it from time to time. Case in point was yesterday when a connection on a solar …
Some good news from Montana, a needful read, and in the “Wage theft should have consequences” department… Being a person who hates to spend money in general and is always looking for ways to spend less, I seldom look forward to buying stuff for the boat. The fact that is I find shopping a horrid …
Regarding that news story, a needful read, and all that stuff in earth orbit… While reading some comments on a DIY watermaker thread, I realized that boat-based consumerism is actually something real close to being a cult. Vicious attacks against folks who have found frugal alternatives seem to be the order of the day if …
Something from the “possible pandemic” department, a timely yet apt cartoon and we’re back to zombie apocalypse territory… How about a DIY build your own sextant kit? Not a bad Holidaze present at all. That said, the Celestial Navigation Starter Package might be a better investment in the long run.
