About those wind farms, EBM getting it right, and speaking of slow motion train wrecks… I’ve always thought that the most bang for the buck in cruising boats fits into a 27-foot envelope. Smaller is too small for most and bigger starts to expand the budget more than most VolksCruisers want to spend. A 27-foot …
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’
A book you might want to check out, some icebergs of interest, and in the “we’re supposed to be better than this” department… For me, most of my chosen pursuits (sailing, surfing, cycling, climbing, backpacking) are all about getting away. I don’t want to have anything to do with the internet when I’m in the …
Sounds about right, an interesting breakdown on stupid, and in the “I need a drink” department… A couple of days ago, I noticed that the powers that be are adding a extra $250 fee for those needing a visa to visit the US of A. Apparently, with USA tourism spiraling the ceramic bowl, that extra …
This, sorta/kinda, made my head explode, the struggle continues, and in the “help a senior pet” department… As it happens, I’ve never thought that the Hydrovane was a particularly good design compared to other auxilliary rudder windvane systems. The RVG or Auto-Helm, in my opinion, make a lot more sense. I base this opinion mainly …
a couple of thoughts on windvane steering design… Read More »
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.
Something you might want to read, a special level of stupid, and in the “a better work week” department… I recently noticed that Fiji now requires folks to have an AIS transponder for anyone sailing in their waters. Sadly, I expect, this sort of thing is going to be a common requirement for a lot …
A cruel stupid waste of resources, Florida’s “H” season just got more interesting, and in the “a better way” department… So, I woke up to this insanity over at PBO this morning. Fourteen 120V lights! Now, I’ll admit that my knee-jerk reaction to such an insane electrical system on a boat is for my head …
Some situational awareness on the cost of things, a movie I’m still looking forward to, and in the “You don’t need a million dollar boat” department… So, Practical Sailor had an email for me this morning. An email regarding what sort of system one needs to climb and work on a mast. Like most things …
on paying more for a harness does not make it better… Read More »
A take-down notice of note, someone else’s retirement thoughts, and a boat friendly bike review… Stored in the settee I’m currently sitting on is a tool box with a set of pro bicycle tools. So, wherever we sail, I’m able to fix bikes. You’d be surprised just how many bikes on boats need fixing. Of …
