I am usually hesitant to read a book about sailing. I am so over authors who should know better but paint a wrong picture, in my eyes, because they simply... read more →
I just wanted to share a cute firsthand experience of one of my favorite cays in the Bahamas and what can happen after a little support & information from me. Hello... read more →
After all the many years of working for West Marine, I have seen and sold so many electronic pieces of equipment that only a short time ago could be found... read more →
Many years ago, as we were sailing around the world in our 39 foot sloop, KANDARIK, we had a watch system for our long passages. Keeping in mind that our... read more →
Sailing around the world with two small children on a 39 foot sloop has its challenges! We sailed our boat, KANDARIK, six wonderful years giving me and Andy and our... read more →
I was just thinking about selling my ancient, but hardy and working perfectly, Read's Sailmaker Sewing Machine that I bought in England in 1972! That little tough machine did so... read more →
Seriously, when I was getting prepared to sail around the world with our two small children, I worried and worried about how to provision with enough food for all of... read more →
Every so often I open one of my three hand written leather bound Log Books and read a little paragraph or chapter. After all the wonderful exciting and adventurous miles... read more →