Some interesting NOAA/Bill Nye news, a scary question, and another case of sanewashing… For the last couple of years, Starlink has become a popular solution for cruisers as a way to keep online. We considered it mostly for the ability to have access to weather reports and business emails when in the middle of nowhere. …
An excellent read, not just another crypto scam, and just in case you haven’t been paying attention lately… So, yeah, yesterday’s truckload of excrement sure did hit those rotating blades and it’s time to rethink our current cruising plans. All of a sudden, a lot of countries will not be as welcoming to those flying …
EBM with a $400 million dollar self deal, hurtling becomes a scary word, and in the “It’s not just eggs” department… So, as it happens, I need a bunch of stainless screws, bolts and nuts. Hey, I live on a boat and I always seem to need a bunch of stainless screws, bolts, and nuts …
Somewhat nervous making, an accessible future within our reach, and in the “the kind of news we need more of” department… We finally got around to getting our FCC radio station license for the Islander. It’s a fairly simple exercise with the only issue is we’re now $185 poorer but, on the plus side, we …
Wendig on Bond villains, an apt definition, and in the “Just when you thought it couldn’t get anymore stupid” department… It’s been really difficult to keep my mind on boat stuff the last couple of weeks. I was hoping that my fears and predictions would be wrong but it seems that, to my horror, it’s …
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, …
A well made case, someone you might want to check out, and some good news… John Guzzwell’s recent passing got me thinking how almost all sailing accomplishments have already been done. Of course, it’s always easier to do something when you know it’s possible. Sure, a circumnavigation is a great personal accomplishment but it’s already …
EBM with something that might bring a smile, an astute point, and some needful situational awareness… Part of the reason you don’t see a lot of books or videos on budget cruising is that, for most people, “Yachting” is a consumerist activity and too often more about spending money than sailing. It’s hard to flaunt …
Some needful reading, making sense on the energy front, and Garth Hudson is no longer with us… Yep, interesting times… Press Release | Jan. 21, 2025 Coast Guard announces immediate action in support of Presidential Executive Orders WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard announced immediate action on executive orders issued by the White House Tuesday. “The …
Dumb, dumber, and just plain stupid… So, yeah, yesterday happened. This morning, a quick glance at what passes for news these days confirmed that the excrement collided with the rotating blades and there will be far reaching repercussions for folks who plan to cruise and those out there currently cruising. What those may be are …
