As readers know, I love sailing and reviewing unique boats — especially boats that I’ve had a chance to give a real test. And there’s no…
Backpacks stowed, sails up, the crew of Yahtzee rides again
After clearing the Ballard Locks and the breakwater at Shilshole Bay Marina, we were greeted by a strong, cold 20-knot northerly sweeping down Puget Sound.…
Yahtzee is back in the water!
After six weeks on the hard and being worked on nearly every day, Yahtzee is finally back where she belongs — in the water. Of…
5 Favorites | Parks of the Gulf Islands
This is the fourth in an ongoing series called “5 Favorites” in which we’ll explore a range of topics such as memorable anchorages, marina showers, cruise-in breweries, fun…
Boat Notes | Garcia Exploration 45 revisited after a real boat test
Looking out at the huge, steel gray waves of the North Atlantic Ocean, I sat behind the helm of the Garcia Exploration 45 Arctic Monkey…
A rudder is born
As the FedEx Freight truck rumbled its way into Canal Boatyard yesterday, I was high atop a ladder swirling wax into Yahtzee’s gel coat. When I turned…
Working hard to get back on the boat, but having fun
The sign above hangs in our friend’s bathroom and every day that we housesit here provides a reminder about what we’re doing to get back…
5 Favorites: Cruise-in Breweries
This is the third in an ongoing series called “5 Favorites” in which we’ll explore a range of topics such as memorable anchorages, marina showers, fun things to…
On the hard: Lessons from traveling and the boatyard
The wind howls outside as I sit comfortably in a warm house. It’s nice, but I’d rather be anchored somewhere cozy or moving fast with the…
Ready, set, Race Your House!
One of our favorite racing events of the year is nearly upon us: the 6th Annual Race Your House is set for Saturday, October 22. Where else…