Somewhat happy making, something about reading, and the word of the day is “Obloquy”… Every once in a while I find myself considering doing the Panama canal. Partly because it’s the easy way to get to the Pacific and partly as a time saver. Then I do the math and find it keeps getting more …
Some reality math, a needful read, and a film worth the watch… Dave Z commented on a recent post and shared a link to a story about how Gary Hoyt came to design the Freedom rig. It’s well worth your time. While we’re on the subject of Mr Z and time well spent, I’ll point …
An alternative to doom-scrolling, some scary sense being made, and in the “remember the Peter Principle” department… Way back when, when we were living in a péniche just outside of Paris, I would have jumped at the chance to buy a Dufour T7 and sail it back to the US of A. The T7 is …
A serious case of FAFO, some situational awareness, and in the “unrelentingly stupid behavior” department… Cruising World, apparently, is taking a break from pimping boats for the uber 1% and has an interesting piece on a 20-foot, heavy displacement, junk rigged cruising boat by Artisan Boatworks. The Ha’Penny 20. Who’d have thought? Maybe there’s still …
Uncouth but true, worth listening to while sanding, and in the “$50K bag of cash” department… The other day we had a rainstorm of somewhat epic proportions. To be honest, I was not prepared for it. The storm was so bad that I had to get up twice during the night to bail the water …
Some notes on tourism, murder in the Caribbean, and in the “so much for the war on cancer” department… Another day and another dinghy dilemma or two. For starters, I just feel like building a dinghy so I can sell the two I currently have. Not exactly the normal way to downsize but I really …
A real mind-blower, some Orca news, and in the “300 million snafu” department… So, yeah, the US military took out another alleged drug boat killing three persons in the process. As it happens, the powers that be are in high spirits and promise more of the same. The fact that it’s against international law doesn’t …
A hearts & minds disaster, living in hard times, and some Caribbean news of note… My plan for today is to dig out the $100 Wen drill press again and do some drilling. This tool really ups the game in making boat bits especially when working with materials like stainless steel. Not having to go …
Some situational awareness, a needful read, and in the “well, of course they did” department… The new Yachting Monthly has a review of the Bente 28 which is a very interesting and nice boat… However, at a price of over €132,000 the Bente28 is not going to be on any VolksCruiser’s shopping list for sailing …
Some very good points, a cartoon that sums it all up, and thoughts on Red Octopus… This morning, I noticed on Craig’s list, there was an Islander 36 up for sale in the San Diego area. The pictures shows the Islander on a mooring floating right side up with a standing mast and rig. The …
