Deadlines and commitments were not met today. “What time do you want to leave?” Hahaha, any answer is the wrong answer because life gets in the way and there’s never enough time to get everything done before its time to leave the dock. Today was hot and Sylvie needed a nice long walk before pushing … More Deadlines and Commitments
We carry 60 gallons of fresh water that we use daily for washing faces, hands and dishes. Our on-board shower is the bathroom sink’s handheld faucet with a drain in the bathroom floor. Almost everything in the bathroom gets wet if you’re showering with wild abandon but we have many convenient cabinets and a clever … More Save Water and Still Spray the Heck Out of Things
A few weeks ago I said it would be really nice to bring the dinghy on an upcoming sailing trip down the river. We’d last visited there on Charles’s birthday when we ran out of gas and he had to tow us to shore by swimming with a rope. Here’s the video of Charles playing … More Mistaking a Goldfish for a Life Jacket
A few days ago I had dinner plans with a friend. A casual text arrived the night before about fireworks in the evening to celebrate our city’s birthday and the first thing I said to Charles was, “Want to sail there?” No matter how you phrase it, yes is pretty much the only suitable answer … More Fireworks From the River
This morning my watch began with coffee for one and oatmeal for two. After a long overnight watch and a hot breakfast Charles headed below at 6:30 am, leaving the dog and me in charge for the foreseeable future. We haven’t done typical 2-4 hour watches. Charles likes sailing at night so when we need … More Early Morning Solo Watch
I don’t like sailing at night but my better half prefers it. I’m typing this in the dark in the cockpit and keeping Charles company for now, with plans to go to bed shortly and get up early for a sunrise watch. One of us is having coffee and one of us is having a glass … More Good Night and Night Watch
The Sailboat Tara 