Sailing North…More of the Story

Above, the West Coast of Vancouver Island at sunrise. Whew. It’s been a long time since I posted here. We’ve been on the move and not really had internet access until now. Where shall I start? How about back down in the San Francisco Bay? We left the Sugar Dock Monday morning, March 24th, after […]

Bi-Polar Anchoring

An early morning view of the tranquil seas in a roadstead anchorage along the Pacific coastline. Anchoring is an experience that can on occasion make you bi-polar even if you think you’re rock solid stable! Starting with equipment selection and use, ending with wee-hour anchor watches wondering “why am I here?” the whole anchoring experience […]

The gale

Here we are in one of the most benign harbors in the US–San Diego.  Its the last place I expected any adventuresome weather.  In fact one reason that we are still here is that we want to get some experience with Mahdee’s schooner rig in the consistent mild weather found in the main San Diego […]

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