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See You In Annapolis! I’m Speaking at Cruiser’s University

Posted on May 21, 2019 by

I still have to pinch myself because I’m not quite sure this is 100% real yet, but I just saw it go up on the Annapolis Boat Show Cruiser’s University website, so it must be! Friends, followers, I have been … Continue reading →

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People With Gusto! Article in SAIL Magazine

Posted on April 30, 2019 by

If someone were to ask us what cruising is about, I’m sure Phillip and I would say the adventure, the travel, the freedom, the challenges, but I’m confident our answer would also include “the people.” The people Phillip and I … Continue reading →

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My Bags Are Packed: Boat Prep for the Bahamas

Posted on April 19, 2019 by

Or maybe I should say: “My Jerries are strapped.  I’m ready to go.  Standing here outside your … dorade-oh.”  I’m great with lyrics. Ahoy crew!  Phillip and I are getting excited to shove off soon for the Bahamas again.  We love that area! … Continue reading →

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New Anchor: Sarca Excel No. 4 (37-lbs) – Research and Selection

Posted on April 11, 2019 by

Ask 10 sailboat owners what is the best anchor and you will get 20 opinions.  One, because we are opinionated (because this is important stuff!) and two, because—as is the case with almost everything in boating, it’s a compromise—it’s hard to … Continue reading →

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Shipyard Vid: Install of Our New Composting Head

Posted on March 28, 2019 by

Hello crew! This is the final video from our time in the shipyard with Perdido Sailor in 2018. I know many of you have been very curious about our swap from a manual to a composting head, and I wanted … Continue reading →

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Carnage and Courage in Post-Michael Panama City

Posted on October 25, 2018 by

While this is tough to share, it is also humbling and inspiring.  Hurricane Michael was the strongest hurricane to hit US shores since Andrew.  Practically speaking, it was pretty much a Cat 5 when it hit the shore the Florida … Continue reading →

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Article in SAIL Magazine: Conquistadors and Cruisers!

Posted on January 17, 2018 by

“Nice piece in SAIL!  Made my lunch!”  Ha!  This is so cool!  I had several friends and followers send me messages in the Bahamas letting me know I had an article that came out in the February issue of SAIL … Continue reading →

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My First Delivery (Attempt): Carrabelle to Pensacola on a Catalina

Posted on September 6, 2017 by

With Wild Phil Hickok at the helm, ominous rumblings in the distance, and magic wires and mysterious wildlife awaiting us in the midnight river, me and these adventurous three are about to get underway.  Buckle up!  Strap in!  And let … Continue reading →

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Captain’s Quiz II

Posted on June 8, 2017 by

Back by popular demand … another Captain’s Quiz!  It seemed many of you really enjoyed testing your maritime knowledge in my last quiz and asked that I do another.  I have signed up to take the Captain’s License exam the … Continue reading →

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Oh The Places You’ll Go!

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

Congratulations Annie!  Today is your day. You fly to Key West on a plane.  Up and away.   Your gallant Niagara awaits.  She’s ecstatic for you to see Jeweled-toned waters, lush shores, a million adventures to windward and lee. Oh … Continue reading →

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