Trying to buy a Wauquiez Amphitrite 45
Here’s the third post on my blog, from 2014. I re-read it and remember the raw emotions from the survey of a boat we didn’t buy,,,,and the fact I was clueless on blogging or followers or views or anything. Here’s the post: Buying our First Sailboat- Tomorrow we post all about the Rosie the Riveter […]
San Diego International Boat Show- Fun before Fathers Day-
Although I miss my kids whenever they’re not with us, I was relieved at the same time to not drag them through the San Diego heat to hours of boat show. Unlike the Richmond show, this one was all outdoors and the focus was the boats,,,not so much the professional booths. Yes, some actual sailboat […]
Tulum IV Stretching her Legs
Tulum IV got to get out and stretch her legs this weekend, with nearly no wind in San Diego Harbor,,,but it was great anyways. Since September, she’s been at the Brokers Dock at Shelter Island Boatyard. She’s still for sale,,,but we’ve decided it’s time to move her to an actual Marina where we can […]
A Huge Step Forward
You might be wondering why I’m re-blogging this story, but I think it’s important to acknowledge and celebrate forward progress and pure triumph. By buying this boat,,,,this is a step into the future that he’s always dreamed about. And, this boat is more of a commitment to that dream than he know’s, because he’s paying […]
Careful with your Hose
On a Boat,,,be careful with hoses (not hoes) connected to through-hulls, even if they’re just outgoing hoses. Take a look at my picture, then read below so you don’t get hosed too!!! Once we had the Freshwater Pump problem figured out (next blog), the very handsome and charming friend helping me decided to test […]
Dear Boat Surveyor
Dear Boat Surveyor: So that we don’t have another problem with the Air Conditioning on my sailboat in the future, could you do me a favor and look at the picture of the panel above. During the last survey done on my boat,,,,,you found a problem with the Air Conditioning System, in front of your […]
Great Service in Point Loma, San Diego
Lest you think that tomorrow’s post makes me sound bitter,,,,,I want to make sure you know how over it I am. While the boat has been sitting at the dock at Shelter Island Boatyard, I’ve dealt with some folks who provided world-class service for a fraction of what you might think of for cost. And,more […]
How to be a better crew member.
Know why I press or re-blog things,,,,,well,,,because those writers have probably said things in ways that are better than what I could write or because I liked the article, so I want to share it with you. This article is one of them,,,,read it carefully. If you come to my boat,,,,perhaps you could follow […]
Q and A: Why is Vaseline important on a Boat?
Hmmmm,,,,are you just a bit curious about what the heck this post will say next,,,,cause your dirty little minds are now spinning all around Vaseline and boats? To clarity, I’m talking about Vaseline (as in petroleum jelly), not the Stone Temple Pilot (STP) version of Vasoline (the song). And because I’m feeling pretty exposed this […]
Milestone Day for the Blog
Yesterday (Sunday) was a milestone day for the blog. I’ll use it to benchmark the blog from now on. It was one of the most viewed days in the history of the blog, thank you all. Would love to keep up that energy and views if I could, but in order to keep your attention, […]