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 intelligent cat, a game plan of sorts, and in the “no conflict of interest at all” department… The other day, while trying to organize all my sailboat design links, I came across this bit of Gary Hoyt wonderfulness and found myself being somewhat depressed. I mean, why on earth did this rig not catch …
EBM with a needful link, Krugman on Crypto, and something from the “Instant Karma” department… In a world where most cruising articles ignore the real to concentrate more on the consumer side of things, it’s nice when you find an article that is based on common sense. 48° North with “A Quick Jump to Cruising” …
A great post from a Blog you should be following… You’re still here?
One of my favorite cruising books I’ve come across is Orca and if you have not read it you really should. I mention this because there’s a sequel “Thicker Than Ice” by John Pennington that’s even better. Truthfully, I was not able to put the book down till I was finished and there are not …
Something new from Tupaia…
Not too long ago, someone wrote and asked me why I did not focus on catamarans because all the hip kids were cruising cats and I really should get with the program. Since, at least in my mind, I’m writing for blue collar or minimum wage folks and I just can’t get my head around …
I had planned on spending today on various boat projects and getting the Islander’s cockpit sorted out but, as it happens, I’ve got Dave Z’s and and Anke’s new book so that disassembled windlass in the cockpit will just have to wait till tomorrow… More soon come and a review of sorts after I’ve finished …
Just a quick note to point you towards a great post over at Sailing With Josh that deals with DIY and the marine trades that everyone should read and take to heart.. You’re still here?
Lauric Thiault raising the bar on what a sailing YouTube video should be like.
