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…
A Wild Ride from Maine to Maryland
It was pitch black outside when the anemometer hit 40 knots. Scanning the horizon for lights of passing ships or fishing boats, all I could make…
5 Favorites: Marina Showers
This is the second in an ongoing series called “5 Favorites” in which we’ll explore a range of topics such as memorable anchorages, breweries, fun things to do, ports, beautiful…
What’s up with Yahtzee?
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for Yahtzee and crew. After finishing our circumnavigation of Vancouver Island and spending time in the San…
A wonderful weekend at the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend
Wow, what a weekend it was at the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend! The Wooden Boat Foundation and Northwest Maritime Center, along with the…