An important message, some Coast Guard changes of note, and in the “not surprising but still” department… Let’s say I have an idea or innovation for a sailing related product. We’ll use a self-steering gear as an example. Windvane self-steering is an interesting design problem because there are really only a couple of design envelopes …
A thing I missed, this is very interesting, and in the “drop in a bucket” department… So, apparently, the orange felon has discovered the word affordable. Which one can combine with that other word, groceries, to form the phrase ‘affordable groceries’. Sadly, it’s more than obvious that he’s clueless about what the phrase actually means. …
Something on Caribbean sports, the ICE norm, and in the “I never knew the future would be so dumb” department… I just noticed that an affordable piece of gear on my “get one when I have some spare cash” list has been acquired by another company that makes great stuff I can’t afford. I expect …
What I’m listening to, some LA backstory, and in the “just clueless” department… Well, that was an interesting weekend. Israel attacked Iran, There was a whole lot of demonstration going round, and a very embarrassing military parade. As for me, I broke another mooring which set a new personal record of two failed moorings in …
Krugman making sense, EBM telling it like it is, and a movie I need to see… Every day I get an email from Defender with their, so-called, best deals. The thing is that they are seldom deals at all and a couple of minutes with your search engine will often result in the same product …
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. …
Something about the cost of milk in Alaska, EBM with a good point, and an article that made me think today… Yesterday, I came across someone selling a used Sea Cook stove for $575. Considering that the Sea Cook marine stove is just a gimbal with a crappy single burner (the burners rust out) and …
EBM with a solid point, another Fiji mermaid, and where news and AI meet… I’ve always been a fan of Practical Sailor magazine and, while I had a few issues with the publication, it was the best place to find mostly unbiased information on various boat products and systems. The key to their success was …
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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?
One of my least favorite parts of a new boat is dealing with the sail end of the task list. Whether fixing old sails, buying new ones, or searching out good used ones it’s just a big pain in the ass from where I’m sitting. Of course, dealing with what passes for competence in the …
