Sitka, Alaska is a flat out cool spot. Pulling into the harbor’s western anchorage through the breakwater, we could instantly tell the place was special.…
From rocky passes to warm tubs — getting in our cruising rhythm
Sliding sideways with the flood current through a narrow, rock-strewn channel called Devil’s Elbow, I watched the depth sounder read 6 feet under the keel…
Falling in love with Alaska all over again
The wind was up and lunch was on the stovetop when I hoisted Yahtzee’s mainsail outside of the tiny cove and community of Meyers Chuck in…
TVs? Enclosures? Rain? and other recent FAQs
Due to the unconventional lifestyle that we lead while cruising aboard Yahtzee, we tend to field a lot of questions from sailors and non-sailors, friends, family members, strangers…
5 Favorites | The joys of winter cruising
This is the fifth in our ongoing series called “5 Favorites” in which we’ll explore a range of topics including memorable anchorages, marina showers, cruise-in breweries, parks of the…
Voyage to the Columbia River: Astoria to Crims Island
When we landed in Astoria and the sun broke through, our limited sleep over the past few nights seemed to wash away in the shower at…
A very dinghy Christmas: Part I
The ferry’s crew chuckled as I rolled Hornpipe over the ramp and through the car deck. With the boys tucked behind the dinghy’s thwart in their…