wingssail images-fredrick roswold Mexican Chicken Dinner I got through Hurricane Lidia. No problems except my shattered emotions from being alone during the storm. Nothing to see here, move along. Today I put Wings back together (after the hurricane preps) and walked over to dock 9 to measure a boat for More
Leaving La Cruz was tough but with a working engine and hurricane season on our heels we were at peace with our decision. The post Leaving La Cruz (for REAL This Time) appeared first on Sailing Avocet. Click here for full post: https://www.svavocet.com/2023/08/09/leaving-la-cruz/ Instagram: @svavocet More
I have never been more excited to see a rock in my entire life. It had been a hellacious night passage and tensions were high as the uncertain state of our engine loomed over us. As we approached the Morro Bay Harbor entrance Chris hesitantly turned the ignition key and let our Perkins purr, anxiously […] More
The flavor of places we visit as cruisers is a meaningful part of the joy of cruising. The literal flavor: the sourcing, preparing, and enjoying of food connects us to sweet memories. What’s more local and connected than foraging for sustenance? I remember toddling after my aunties to eat more Click here for full post: […] More
Cruisers obsess over food sourcing and long-term storage more than the typical person. Over-provisioning is one of the classic new cruiser mistakes that even seasoned cruisers are prone to make. But the early weeks of covid brought concerns about food security. We were headed to Baja, a region already on Click here for full post: […] More
This week was a zeitgeist of recipe requests after some of the traditional food preservation techniques (and a fun recipe!) showed up in our social media. These are great for cruisers storing food for passages or remote sailing… and thy’re great for the land-bound trying to make the most of Click here for full post: […] More
Whether you’ve been tasked to organize the space on your brand new boat or you’ve inherited someone else’s storage system these boat organization ideas will save you time, allow you to find the things you need when you need them AND reduce the likelihood of bad situations. The first step Click here for full post: […] More
Provisioning a boat can seem like one of the most overwhelming jobs when preparing for a long passage. There’s quite a bit of pressure on the person stocking the boat with enough food, water, and necessary ancillary products (think toilet paper) to survive. What foods are best to have? What Click here for full post: […] More
When I say I was excited about visiting Thailand, it was mostly because I absolutely love Thai food. On that front, Thailand did not disappoint. We had so many classic dishes at Phuket restaurants such as Pad Thai and Pad See Ew (David’s favorite and mine, respectively). Of course, we Click here for full post: […] More
My favorite thing about visiting Thailand – or most of Southeast Asia for that matter – is the food. Thai is my favorite cuisine, and the food was the number one reason I wanted to come to Thailand. It’s also, after 2 months in Thailand, my favorite thing about this Click here for full post: […] More
Returning to Totem recently provided fresh perspective on land kitchens vs boat galleys. Last night, as our dinner cooked in the oven, Jamie and I wondered to each other that it seemed to be taking a long time. Then we remembered we were trying to compare a little boat oven with the beast of […] More
Here is yet another popular Japanese dish for you to try at home: Okonomiyaki! Although sometimes referred to as ‘Japanese pizza’, it is in fact more similar to a pancake. A batter mixed with shredded or finely chopped cabbage serves as a base, with a wide variety of toppings at your disposal. You really get […] More