For Valentine’s Day Michael got me a new alternator, a freezer, and some type of supersonic antifouling paint for the propeller (Propspeed).  Isn’t that romantic? You may be laughing, but a better alternator equals more power and more power equals…

I’m blogging from my sofa today while I prep for my first colonoscopy.  Did we mention previously that not everything about sailing is glamorous?  There is engine maintenance, the importance of freezing flour, so weevils don’t appear, laundry in a…

For the first time in a long time, I am sitting still long enough to write a blog post.  I have peeled off three of the six layers I put on this morning in preparation for what I thought would…

September 1 Mmmm, the smokey smell of sawdust is radiating from the port-side lazarette.  My nose is thrilled with the savory blend of campfire, old cedar closet, and marshland.  Never mind the blaring sound of the jigsaw that is profoundly…

Someday I may want to know what it was like making the transition from one way of life to another.  Today is Friday, my day off, so I have a moment to write this shit down. Firstly, when I am…

I learned to use the water maker, which seems very appropriate since I love having our tank full of fresh water.  Apparently, I still have to conserve because it takes power to make water and our 600 watts of solar…

Block Island Harbor is full and fun. Giant American flags are hoisted on the masts of several boats reminding us that the calendar still exists. I think, “What is the most relaxing thing we can do this morning?” “You’re not…

We could see thunderheads in the distance to the southeast mid-sail between Marth’s Vineyard and Block Island. It felt a little silly to be taking precautions given that the sky was sunny and blue above our mast. We put up…

Paddle boarding on glassy water gives me vacation brain, but I will persevere in the mission to write this blog for friends and family who choose to read this stuff. Today we are in Tashmoo Lake, Martha’s Vineyard. We like…

After a morning "Turkey Trot" run on Martha's Vineyard... ...like a truly salty captain, Michael decides to take us where the wind wants to and this awesome decision leads us to the perfect sail from Tashmoo to Chatham with 14-18…