When we woke up on Saturday morning, we didn’t expect to see the sun shining so brightly through our cabin windows. A brilliant blue sky…
Why we’re out here: 7 inspiring days of sailing
When we rounded the northern corner of Salt Spring Island the squall overtook us. Big drops of rain coupled with strong headwinds brought visibility to…
Riding a gale across the Strait of Juan de Fuca
As big, frothing green and white waves passed under and behind Yahtzee, we’d pause and then surf down them with a hoot and holler from the…
A nostalgic visit back to Florida brings Yahtzee full circle
As the sun set on one of our first few days back in Southwest Florida, it was easy to reminisce on the many sunsets we’d…
Finding our winter cruising groove
Jill and I watched as Porter climbed up on the seat of the nav station and flipped on the anchor light. It’s a job that he…
Crew overboard maneuvers and fun while testing our new staysail
As I hoisted the mainsail, Jill stood at the mast waiting to attach the first reef. We were making our way out of Reid Harbor on…
Adding two new anchorages to our trophy case
It’s no wonder someone (Ann Vipond and William Kelly) wrote a cruising guide entitled “Best Anchorages of the Inside Passage”, because you can basically collect them…
A very dinghy Christmas: Part II
Sand. Epoxy. Varnish. Repeat. Ski. Snowboard. Sled. Repeat. Sand. Epoxy. Varnish. Repeat. That was the basic rhythm of our days spent in the beauty of winter…
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…
Seclusion abounds in the offseason at Cabbage Island
The sun burst through the clouds as we motor-sailed into a strong current between tiny islets in the Gulf Islands. Once clear of the islands and…