Daniel Ford with a good link, a film I want to see, and in the “another shitty pardon” department… I’m not sure why I’ve been focused on bikes, bike design, and the consumerist side of the bicycle industry of late. Maybe it’s something of a conundrum and just illustrates why we seem to be in …
An inspired ruse, some Caribbean tourism notes, and in “how 2026 is not the year I was looking forward to” department… So yeah, the first weekend of 2026, while not unexpected, pretty much crushed my après-holidaze vibe. The ongoing news regarding the clusterfuck, pretty much meant nothing positive was accomplished. No books were read and …
More Caribbean murders, some interesting typewriter stuff, and over in the “FAFO” department… Yeah, I do know that Mali is a land-locked African country and not on anyone’s sailing itinerary but, I expect, it won’t be the only country with the same idea and some will be on cruising routes. As it happens, I’ve completely …
An apt thought, a bit of good news, and in the “this might be entertaining” department… Tom Cunliffe with something well worth watching… You’re still here?
A workshop for our times, some depressing sense being made, and in the “obviously I’m in the wrong business” department… Voile magazine has a short video on chart, protractor, and divider use that pretty much says it all, even if you don’t speak French. Simple as pie.
A book for our times, math challenged, and in the “Yeah, I’m going to miss PBS” department… So, let’s say you want a boat to do the Northwest Passage or, just maybe, how about doing something really insane and do a non-stop circumnavigation of the Americas. What boat would you choose? As far as I …
A life/death of note, back to a darker time, and something to listen to… So, there’s a new issue of the JRA Newsletter and it really is an excellent-something-for-everyone issue. Of course, you have to join the Junk Rig Association to be able to read it. Just sayin’
Some current situational reports, a spot on read, and in the “who’d have thought?” department… The hydrovane clone is apparently still working with some refinements in the pipeline. Think about it.
EBM makes connections, that old weed wacker defense, and a meteor shower worth checking out… I got an email this morning from 48° North with their monthly offering of pimpage yacht gear. Of course, it’s stuff I can’t afford or need including a $3K 3hp outboard. Meanwhile, Practical Sailor sends me reviews pimping million dollar …
Some astute situational awareness, a job well done, and in the “nailed it” department… Chris from Sailing Britaly has some excellent advice about saving money on needed boat stuff and it’s well worth your time. Because paying more for what’s needful is just plain stupid.
