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A Serious Ocean

I have been in the breezes most of my life. As a sailor and writer, I've been fortunate to blend my passions: boats, books, travel and the sea, to create a story that's occasionally harrowing, often funny, at times enlightening, and rarely boring.

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Multimeter Basics

How to use a multimeter to understand electrical issues in your boat

Crossing the Coral Sea

Lost Trade Winds, Racing Captain Bligh, Drone Attacks and Splendid Isolation

Electrical Toolkit - From the Basic to the Advanced

Part 1 : Basic Tools

The Anatomy of a Passage Part 3: Bermuda Bound

Planning a Passage to Bermuda

Remembering Mitch

A Long Ago Hurricane, a Really Good Boat, and Thoughts on Weather Models

The Ambassador of Seasickness

In this heart felt piece, Vivian Vuong writes about keeping your spirits up when you are feeling miserable.

Powering a Starlink Mini

A practical exercise and electrical primer

Dinghy Tales

The Best Dinghy for Far Flung Cruising? Not sure you should ask me!

A "Simple" Refit with Drop-In Lithium Batteries - Part 3

Make It Work Under All Conditions

The Art, Science and Philosophy of Heaving-to

Some Thoughts on Storm Management