Our trusty little 2hp Suzuki outboard conked out on me a few weeks ago. With our folding Porta-Bote we found this outboard provides adequate performance due to the efficient hull shape and light weight of the boat. Most cruisers rely on 6-15hp with oth...

Well this Morning Gypsy Soul and Earl "(a long time Texas friend of mine) got underway for the engine test and then on to her new temporary new home at Mustang Yaughts. We will be here for about a month and then will head to Fl. Direct Link Comments

A great place to unwind!!! We're just taking it easy for a couple of days. Windward is parked in a super marina, and we were lucky to get a slip. The National Sailfish Championship is in Key West this week. The place is crowded with megabuck fishing bo...

Photo - Joanne, a 1940s Frers sloop designed and campaigned for the Admiral's Cup. March 2010 Direct Link Comments

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It looks like Eric has finally broken out of the doldrums and is sailing steadily toward Hiva Oa. After three weeks at sea, I suspect playing in the sand will be a nice change of pace. Here are a compilation of the latest e-mails ..... Direct Link Comm...

Today it is hot. Yesterday was hot and, miracles of miracles, they say tomorrow will be hot! If it lasts to the end of the week it may be our summer. So, today Holly and me and my long suffering wife went sailing. Tacking up the Holy Loch in a force tw...

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The Sail Vicarious journey has begun. We departed New Bern, NC yesterday as planned and moved over to the fuel dock. I love the Fuel Whistles and so does everyone else that was there to hear how they work. We made the four hour trip to Oriental and set...

Another big task has been improving the guard rails. Over the last six years, they've stretched a bit, and Pip likes them taut as she pulls on them getting in and out of the anchor locker. Also, the net we installed, to keep the cats on board, has got ...