With our new genoa and mainsail trimmed tight, Yahtzee leapt forward with an acceleration I’d truly never experienced from her before. In just 7 or…
Choosing new sails for Yahtzee
Before I jump too deeply into the discussion on how we chose new sails for Yahtzee, I’ll begin with the caveat that I am by no…
Streamlining for re-entry to the cruising life
I’m going to say straight away here that sailboats sitting at the dock are no fun. Don’t be fooled into thinking they are. I’ve essentially…
Dancing the move-aboard two-step
Writing this from our friend’s log cabin in the woods outside of Seward, another fresh dusting of snow has just fallen. The days are getting…
Yahtzee in Cruising World: “At Home on the Sea”
I’m happy to share an article I had published in the January/February issue of Cruising World magazine. You can view it on the CW by…
Living 40-feet at a time in the new year
Sitting on the floor of our rental cabin, I talked Porter through the steps of splicing Dyneema loops and inserting low friction rings. Ever my…
Welcome to Yahtzee’s new home!
Welcome to Yahtzee’s new homeport on the web, SailingYahtzee.com! Part of preparing to continue our full-time cruising adventures in 2019 and beyond aboard our sailing…
A splendid return to winter cruising
Thin sheets of ice cracked and popped on either side of Yahtzee’s bow while nosing out of the marina towards open water. The sound was…
5 lessons from a re-power
When Jill and I decided to install a new engine, sail drive and transmission in Yahtzee, we had a lot to think about and plan for.…
It’s not you, it’s me: A love letter to Yahtzee
Dearest Yahtzee, Last week came time to remove your old, tired blue engine. You have lived with it your entire life and it has propelled you…