Vagabond Comparisons
We lucked out with getting to see a Vagabond here for “comparison sake” before she’s been put on the market. We realized pretty quickly that we actually liked the layout of the boat in spite of the potential massive amount of work to change out the current fuel and water tanks. So,,,on Saturday our crack […]
A boatyard surprise from the Maritime Museum of San Diego
Maritime Treasure at a local boatyard
Wyland Painting on an America’s Cup Boat?
America’s Cup Sailboat painted by Wyland
A Vagabond in a boatyard-
Paradise for a sailboat might be sitting at a boatyard, waiting on repairs. Saturday we went to check out the Vagabond 47 in an earlier post,,,,here’s the link: http://livefree2travelslow.com/2017/11/02/vagabond-47-look-see/ I was prepared for a boat that needed some work,,,,but this one needs some work. There’s no dodger, no mizzen boom, no mizzen sail, no dinghy, the […]
Vagabond 47 Look-See
We get to go take a look at a Vagabond 47 tomorrow afternoon before she goes on sale in San Diego. See, we gotta keep up on our research “cred” as sailing and cruising blog. She’s ultra salty and I love the pirate ship lines, but looks like she might need some upgrades and gear. […]
Sailing a Catalina 22
Sailing and Rigging a Catalina 22 for practice and fun, with the family to help.
Small Boat Sailing with Warrior Sailing and the VA Summer Sports Clinics
The blog was a bit slower than usual last week because I had the humble honor of sailing all week with the Warrior Sailing Program in support of the VA’s Summer Sports Clinics. I’d love to say I coached all week, but in all honesty,,,the quality of the four senior coaches at this clinic was […]
Dirty Dreams and Clean Tanks
When’s the last time you thought about how clean your boat water tanks were? Honestly,,,most of us don’t worry about the plastic or aluminum water tanks on our boats,,,,,cause what could be in them? Ok,,,,,be very, very afraid,,,,since after this post you might be forced to actually look in your tanks,,,,or even cut them […]
Capri 16.5 Rigging and Docking Notes, mostly to myself
Knowing that I’ve sailed larger boats the last few years, I took last Saturday and this coming Saturday to return to my home sailing school to sail small boats again, in preparation for helping Warrior Sailing next week. This post is my notes to myself for rigging and docking the Capri 16.5. 1. Rig the […]
Daily Dose of Tulum IV
Photos like this remind me to slow down and take life one step at a time, remembering what’s important. Remembering my time in Houston fondly and considering I’m a Texas state resident, please keep Houston and the folks there who are less fortunate than ourselves in your thoughts. Photo Credit to my hottie wife using […]