I finally got around to looking at the fresh water pump on our Catalina 30. It had completely stopped working but it had not been a high priority [...] Continue Reading...

We have passed Memorial Day Weekend and there are is a lot of boat traffic now. Just a quick reminder to my fellow Florida sailboat enthusiasts to check your [...] Continue Reading...

I hate that I am breaking my silence with a tribute to a fellow sailor and friend. Jeff Gibson touched many lives through his students at the university [...] Continue Reading...

Have you seen The Spot? This appeals not only to the tech side of me but the practical side as well. With a push of the button [...] Continue Reading...

You know how some cultures will name a year after a dog or monkey? I'm naming this year the year of sailboat maintenance. I have several nagging [...] Continue Reading...

We're hoping for a quick sail this afternoon. Although there are times I miss the change of seasons it's great to have 70 degree weather in December, [...] Continue Reading...

My top ten list for reasons to sail - as if I needed it!

Peace and quiet.
Harnessing natural energy. Using the wind to get from one place to another. [...] Continue Reading...

There are several ways to secure turnbuckles for your shrouds and stays. Cotter pins and wire locking rings are commonly used to secure turnbuckles. They are small and [...] Continue Reading...

A major problem is facing Florida's and much of the United States' coastline. Escalating land values for waterfront property in the last few years have created a crisis [...] Continue Reading...

As we continued to head North, one thunderstorm came through and we were caught in the tail-end of the storm. It wasn't too bad, a little bit of rain [...] Continue Reading...