Monthly Archives: October 2016

#82: (Halloween Special) How to Throw the Best Party at the Anchorage

Posted on October 28, 2016 by

If there’s one thing Phillip and I learned from (surviving) our 2nd Annual Ft. McRee Boozer Cruiser, it’s how to throw the best party at the anchorage.  You only need four things: Costumes, Drinks, Music and Boat-to-Boat participation.  Oh, and … Continue reading →

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Podcast Interview with Andy Schell from 59-North

Posted on October 25, 2016 by

“What follows was one of the more fun-loving and honest interviews I’ve done in a while.”  Those are Andy’s words and they mean the world to me.  I am honored to be able to share this with you all, my … Continue reading →

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#81: How to Dock Single-Handed

Posted on October 21, 2016 by

If docking has ever been a sore spot for you and your significant other or if the inability to dock your boat alone has hindered your cruising, Phillip and I hope this video demonstration can help.  Being able to bring … Continue reading →

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Ch. 12: Good Mourning for a Spinnaker

Posted on October 19, 2016 by

Johnny’s inspecting melted pieces.  Yannick’s cursing in French.  I’m coughing my way out of our berth.  It’s 4:00 a.m. the morning of June 10th and the muffler has melted its way off the port engine. Tempers and temperatures were high … Continue reading →

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#80: How to Find Out if Offshore Voyaging is for You

Posted on October 14, 2016 by

If the thought of going offshore overnight makes you a little hesitant to go cruising, that is the very reason you should do it.  And, I’m about to give you 250 reasons to book an offshore voyage today!  The benefit … Continue reading →

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Q&A about the Atlantic-Crossing

Posted on October 12, 2016 by

Hey there HaveWind followers!  As you may have seen on Patreon on Facebook, Phillip and I recently hosted a Skype Q&A session with Patrons who had watched the movie from our Atlantic-crossing and had some questions about the boat, maintenance, … Continue reading →

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Gift #3: Offshore with Andy Schell

Posted on October 7, 2016 by

Who wants to go offshore? If you said yes, then get on board with our 3rd Gift of Cruising — an incredible offshore voyage giveaway with Andy Schell and Mia Karlsson at 59-North.com. Here’s the deal. Since this is SUCH … Continue reading →

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Ch. 11: High Speeds and Hot Temps

Posted on October 5, 2016 by

“Oh, that’s normal for cats.” “Too much banging can cause metal fatigue.” “You should tighten the shrouds.” “How much?” “Until it feels right.” These were some of the varying pieces of advice we were getting when we reached out to … Continue reading →

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