Sporadic posts but life continues-

Gotta apologize, as the posts have been a bit sporadic these last couple weeks as life has been busy but we keep going.  Hotwife had a hip operation so it’s been a week of having the kids on the boat with her elsewhere; then when she as able to get back on the boat on […]

Looking to your Rode: Chain Marking My Way

If you own a boat and haven’t a clew what your Rode is; perhaps it’s time to learn?  In boating parlance, Rode prefers to the entire system used to keep a boat anchored in one place (but not a mooring)- this means the chain/rope, attachment swivels and any kind of anchor.  Today we’re only discussing […]

Tulum Crew 2018 Letter

Tulum Crew annual update. We’ll continue using the blog for Tulum Crew updates; especially after we’ve started cruising.

Amelia Rose Goes to Sea

Our first sailboat heads to Baja Ha-Ha 2018 and I’m a bit enraptured watching her leave.

Project Windlass: Doing the Work

Windlass work lasted nearly two weeks, but the moral of today’s post: Make sure you’re shaft fits before putting in final bolts.

Project Windlass For Dummies (like me)

Ever wanted to install your own Windlass but thought the project was beyond your skill level? It’s NOT. If I can do it, you can do it- This is a 5-part series detailing my trials and tribulations during my own Windlass install.