10 Reasons Dinghy Chaps Are Important
What the hell are dinghy chaps? Hint…they have nothing to do with Cowboy Chaps.
Life Raft Re-Certify vs. Purchase…What To Do?
It was time to update our aged valise style life raft.
All About Porn! Boat Porn-
Looking at boats online or in magazines, alot….boat porn.
Time To Say “Farewell and Following Seas” To Tulum-5
We were able to finally finish the engine re-install after nearly 5 months of work. Here’s the story of some careful logistics, patient and giving folks around us and the difficult time when you have to say goodbye to the home that has cuddled your children in challenging times and romped with baby whales on […]
Today’s Win: Getting Parts From DHL
DHL said they would deliver my super important parts in six days from today…..except I wanted and needed those parts faster, so I just went and got them. Solved…parts in hand.
The Last Bottle, The First Cart
As soon as the mechanics finally arrived, things started getting real for the family. Once our engine started getting fixed and when running, we need to be moved off the boat. So, no better time to start than now. This is the first story of that new adventure.
Quincy Dane & Sailing Kitty: Adjusting To Changes
Quincy the Great Dane and Sailing Kitty took a last long look at the boat, before they had to go separate ways…off the boat. Quincy Dane has gone to her luxury spa kennel in Panama City and Sailing Kitty has gone with us. We took the animals off the boat to speed up the engine […]
The Game: Waiting On Parts
With a patient buyer waiting on Tulum and different adventures dangling ever so tantalizingly in front of us….we’re ready for Tulum’s big diesel heart to roar to life again.
A Tale Of Three Snubbers
What the heck is a “Snubber” and why would a cruising and travel website be writing an entire story about such a funny word?
Dents And Dings: Getting Expert Help With Tulum’s Cosmetics
After three years of cruising, part of Tulum’s upkeep and maintenance was to get her dents, dings and missing paint spots fixed by experts. Shelter Bay Marina was able to help with that and did a nice job.