Blogs

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  • Stovetop hack for portable induction burner

    Stovetop hack for portable induction burner

    How to convert your boat’s cooktop to induction

  • Really, it’s all sunsets and margaritas…

    Really, it’s all sunsets and margaritas…

    December 18, 2021 5:00 AM: Wakeup and remember to put on shoes 5:05 AM: Simultaneously catch 8 different lines thrown at me from 4 people while Don drives the boat out of the slip 5:10 AM: Find flashlight and direct …

  • New cushions, new bimini, and a redesigned helm seat

    New cushions, new bimini, and a redesigned helm seat

    How to redesign the Lagoon helm seat for improved comfort and support as well as the bimini for visability.

  • There once was an old lady who swallowed a fly…

    There once was an old lady who swallowed a fly…

    Remember this kid’s book? I still work for the National Institutes of Health, and just found this wonderful website for kids by NIEHS (Environmental Health Services) when looking for the lyrics for this song. It has talking points to parents …

  • Goodbye Caribbean; Hello Pacific!!

    COVID in Panama was the right decision While we did travel throughout 2020 and 2021, we spend the majority of our time in Panama. Staying on our boat in both Bocas del Toro, Kuna Yala (San Blas), Linton Bay, and …

  • Our Panama Canal video links

    November 17: Day One Imagine driving your only home, but for the first time, attached to a 47′ monohull, for 80km for two days! And, ensuring both boats stayed in the middle of each of six locks, each dumping loads …