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“There’s No Place Like Nowhere” – John Lennon

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
“There’s No Place Like Nowhere” – John Lennon

I am republishing this entry from 2007 in honor of John Lennon’s 70th birthday. “It’s fear of the unknown. The unknown is what it is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybody scurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, all that—-it’s all illusion.Unknown is what it is. Accept that... »

Anatomy of a Boat Maintenance Nightmare

Saturday, June 12, 2010
Anatomy of a Boat Maintenance Nightmare

This story is a chronicle of a chain of events that produced my nightmare in which a $350 basic engine service ended up costing me almost $2000, 2 nights... »

Abby Sunderland Lost (and found) in Me-Space

Thursday, June 10, 2010
Abby Sunderland Lost (and found) in Me-Space

Update: Sailor Abby Sunderland found safe in Indian Ocean (Reuters) – A 16-year-old California girl trying to sail solo around the world is safe and well after a massive... »

America’s Cup? Nevermind!

Monday, February 8, 2010
America’s Cup? Nevermind!

In my previous posting I was really pumped-up about the multihull matchup for the 33rd America’s Cup. After coming up to speed on the run-up to the event, I... »

America’s Cup Times Three

Friday, February 5, 2010
America’s Cup Times Three

This year the America’s Cup will pit monster trimarans against each other and the elements. When racing, these machines run on the edge of chaos. I spent years racing... »

Unintended Destinations

Monday, January 4, 2010
Unintended Destinations

People give various reasons to explain why they put to sea in small sailing boats but once underway, those reasons are overwhelmed by the immensity of their undertaking. Our... »