Author Archives: Alex
Accidental Practice
Half moon bay (from the previous post) was the first of what will be several practice trips before we head out for real. This trip and I imagine all upcoming practice trips included things we practiced intentionally and others accidentally. … Continue reading
Deparrrture
September 19th is international talk like a pirate day. It will also be our first full day at sea. Continue reading
Wheel or no wheel?
The wheel versus tiller debate will almost certainly continue, but I can tell you one thing for sure. There is no way we’ll be removing our wheel anytime soon. Continue reading
I Know A Guy
Actually, my girlfriend Lauren’s parents’ high school friend knows a guy, who knows a guy who sailed around the world (Kevin Bacon may actually be closer). The important part however is that a few weeks ago we were fortunate enough … Continue reading