Pre-Ocean Checks/Pre-Ocean Inspections and Captain Chris Couch
The ungodly heat for most of the summer (where I live) drives me toward our boat, but it can’t happen every weekend, so I write about related subjects here. Whether you own a speedboat for the River, an ocean-going yacht, a sailboat or an airplane; you probably run through a checklist in your head for […]
How to make the Dinghy Plane
Yep, this is an issue,,,and it can’t be solved with Viagra. My dinghy won’t plane. I’ve been frustrated by it, although Michelle has no idea why it bugs me so much. She doesn’t understand that it will cut down on the water coming over the bow, it will make the ride smoother and I’ll hear […]
What’s your favorite Oahu Marina?
Pacific Cup fever should be in high gear for those participating. I’m sure they already know all there is to know about Oahu/Hawaii and the surrounding area. But, I don’t know; so I’m reaching out to ask you,,,,”What’s your favorite Oahu Marina and why“? Send comments back in the comments section of this blog. I’ll compile […]
A start for our cruising communications
We’re slow but sure, starting to work on the boat, gearing everything to bluewater cruise for 3-4 years, with our two tiny children. Several months ago, we attended the Marine Radio Operators Course offered by Orange Coast College through their spectacular School of Sailing and Seamanship in Newport, Ca. We went with friends of ours […]
Here we Go!!!
Damn the Torpedoes,,,full steam ahead!! Although we’ve done this once before and are on a true shoestring budget, nearly check to check,,,,we’ve committed to another sailboat. We survey, haul-out and sea trial all in one day tomorrow (Dec 23rd). Not going to reveal the boat just yet as we’re not getting our hopes up, but […]
Sailboat Survey Redux
We found out for ourselves how important boat survey’s are,,,worlds most expensive two hour sailboat ride!
How I got here-
As a kid, I grew up on a cruising sailboat, spending five years with my family cruising throughout Central America. Upon putting both their sons in college, my parents left again determined to sail around the world,,,,which they did in 18 Endless Summers, detailed in their book, 18 Endless Summers. I too have gotten […]