Fear of Flying
Fear is so weird. The unknown and improbable scares most of us. For instance, I’m often told someone won’t go …
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Simpler things
The sailor in me and the techy programmer are always in conflict. The sailor says keep it simple, you’ll be …
Stress Relief
Was feeling stressed, somewhat ornery, and just plain annoying. Only cure is a sail. Best go by myself, don’t want …
Fun with Out Haul
When out the other day. A high barometer means minimal wind hereabouts. If lucky the late afternoon might bring 7 …
Once had a boat or perhaps she had me
Was feeling a bit melancholy today, despite a perfect sailing day. Thinking back on a love. Feels like it was …
Traveler tales
I’d been toying with the notion of easier and safer mainsail traveler arrangement. Something about getting older – supposedly wiser …
Trim the main, ease the jib, huh?
If you’ve ever watched a serious sailing race you’ll notice everyone working all of the time. That is not me. …
Whales everywhere and not a one in sight
The gray whale southbound migration is turning north. The Point Vicente counting station reported the biggest year by far. Well …
Little things
After a few decades you begin to think you might have the hang of some aspect of sailing; but there …
The Admiral goes to sea
There is a World War II era popular navy song that has the line “I’ve never seen the Admiral because …
The Adventures of Captain Bob 