Contemplation On This Summer In The Sea of Cortez

The sailboat vacation of bars, bikinis and beaches isn’t always that, sometimes the cruising lifestyle gets in the way and you have to make decisions, do some work and watch the weather.
Tulum V Is For Sale

TulumV is for sale, but we’re NOT swallowing the anchor. Read on to find out more.
From The HelmsMistress: Waiting Out Enrique

The HelmsMistress took a break from writing today as we wait for Enrique to fully pass over us.
A Silver Lining: Money For Cruising
I write these blog posts about investing while living on a cruising sailboat at nearly 6 month intervals, taking the time to look forward by several months to spot emerging trends and political changes that might lead to changes in the stock markets that will bear the fruits of opportunity. I think we’re at that cusp once again, which is why I’m writing about several trends I see emerging: The Green Rush and Post-Consumer Spending. I’m not the first to write about any of these trends, but I think it’s relevant to put it out there anyway.
“Honey…Wanna Go Right Or Left”?

Our buddy boat talked us into a quandry…”Why couldn’t we go south to Costa Rica”? Here’s that story-
LF2SF- One of the best 25 Sailing Blogs in the World?

The Adventure Junkies just voted for LF2SF as one of 2020’s 25 BEST Sailing Blogs in the world. We’re pretty humble but sure appreciate the recognition. Wanna Buy us a beer in celebration…check out our Patreon Page.
Will This Fall/Winter COVID-19 Surge Effect Your Cruising Season?

The author’s view that the current COVID-19 surge may have an effect on the upcoming 2021 cruising season. What do you think?
Have We Really Changed That Much? Reflections On Our First Year Of Cruising

A year ago yesterday, we left San Diego and civilization as we knew it. We had downsized to living aboard the boat at the time, but had all the modern day conveniences that in hind sight, we took for granted: power, WIFI, endless options for food and clothing, water, trash disposal, being able to communicate […]
Reality Of Fall AND Winter Starts To Sink In

After a discussion with a friend who works in the research department of a Virology Lab, the probable realities of Fall and Winter has been brought home…..with a thud.
Something to Smile About: International Talk Like A Pirate Day

Yaar, this most auspicious and fun international holiday is upon us once again and it sort of snuck up on me this year…but not the HelmsMistress, she’s ready and remembered it for me. Wow, I’m so stoked to actually be out on a cruising sailboat for this holiday, which we plan on celebrating in fine […]