Save a boat, win an award!
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Month: May 2023
Fish killer, fruit & veg killer, 50% there & almost famous!
Fish killer While I’d love to fish more, we have completely full freezers with other proteins and veg, so I have to pace myself. We caught a small mahi mahi and were able to successfully pull the hook out and … Continue reading Fish killer, fruit & veg killer, 50% there & almost famous!
We just crossed the line, morphing from Polywogs to Shellbacks!
What is the connection between the equator and shellbacks? Traditional mariner lore (see great Naval History and Heritage Command blog here), is that a sailor is considered a Polywog until she crosses the line, eg the Equator. At that point, … Continue reading We just crossed the line, morphing from Polywogs to Shellbacks!
Dead engine, running 8 hours off course, and 20% of the way there
Engine troubles They say, a catamaran always has a full set of engine spares. Why? By default, we have a second engine, while most monohulls don’t. Often trawlers have a “get-home” engine, but not typically monohull sailboats. So, when we … Continue reading Dead engine, running 8 hours off course, and 20% of the way there
Comms / Safety Equipment are a Chang’ing
How to modernize your boat’s communications and safety equipment Continue reading Comms / Safety Equipment are a Chang’ing