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Gear Review – Foul Weather Gear
REBLOG from Summer 2018: As I prep for my upcoming trip this summer, I am realizing that my old foul weather gear is just not up to the challenge. I donated my Offshore Mustang Survival suit many years ago as it had become stiff…
Hawaii here I come!
For those of you who have been following along, you may have previously read my blog post entitled The double meaning of Aloha. In this blog I talked about the Vic-Maui Yacht Race coming up in July 2018 and how I had planned to…
New Year’s Resolutions?
Are you a New Year’s Resolution kind of person? Well, I am not. I used to make New Year’s resolutions when I was younger, but as I have aged (like a fine wine I like to say!), I have realized that if something is…
The Bundle of Joy has Arrived!
Well a lot has happened since my last post… Sail Nelson has acquired a new addition to our fleet! Spindrift is her name and she is a 28 foot Aloha. She made the trek across Canada from Montreal to Nelson thanks to Ron Alexander…
The double meaning of Aloha!
Aloha! So I have been super excited about the Vic-Maui 2018 race! I have been reading offshore sailing forums and reaching out to fellow sailors to see what challenges they faced when they were offshore. Did you know that a sailor needs over 3,500…
Sailing World
- MOB retrieval gear: Jonbuoy vs Catch and Lift in head-to-head test
- 1979 Fastnet Race: A lucky escape – Sir Peter Johnson’s story
- 43 of the best bluewater sailing yacht designs of all time
- Wild anchoring: Pip Hare explains how to secure your boat in remote spots
- The adventures of Infinity: Sailing to Antarctica on a 120ft handmade ketch
