Which are we? I haven’t posted much, because in comparision to many of our peer boats, I see us as Go Slow versus Go Go. We know folks that left 5 years ago, finished a circumnavigation, and sold their boats. … Continue reading Go Go versus Go Slow?
How to sew hatch covers for your boat Continue reading Patterns for Lewmar 10, 40 & 60 hatch covers
Why one eye? I actually only have one fully working eye right now, as I returned to the US to have my fourth and final cataract surgery. In 2015, I had premium lens implanted (Technis multifocal IOLs) and while the … Continue reading Just call me Pirate Captain Ninja
Heat stroke So, we overdid it. We caught six fish (black skipjack tuna and Pacific bonito) the other day. We kept three that day and were able to return three successfully to their habitats. But, I paid with heat stroke … Continue reading Modified fishing program
Antipoaching @Earthrace and attack dog We spent an evening chatting onboard with Captain Pete Bethune, Josh, and the rest of the crew on @earthrace. A friend made in Las Perlas, Ev (S/V Hanoah) had told us about a boat she … Continue reading Costa Rica: Part II
2 hours to check out of Panama and get booster shots! Golfito, Banana Bay Marina Recently, every port we come to, we are accompanied by pods of dolphins, both spotted and grey. From Panama, our first stop in Costa Rica … Continue reading Costa Rica: Part I
How to convert your boat’s cooktop to induction Continue reading Stovetop hack for portable induction burner
December 18, 2021 5:00 AM: Wakeup and remember to put on shoes 5:05 AM: Simultaneously catch 8 different lines thrown at me from 4 people while Don drives the boat out of the slip 5:10 AM: Find flashlight and direct … Continue reading Really, it’s all sunsets and margaritas…
How to redesign the Lagoon helm seat for improved comfort and support as well as the bimini for visability. Continue reading New cushions, new bimini, and a redesigned helm seat
Remember this kid’s book? I still work for the National Institutes of Health, and just found this wonderful website for kids by NIEHS (Environmental Health Services) when looking for the lyrics for this song. It has talking points to parents … Continue reading There once was an old lady who swallowed a fly…
