When I think of the East Coast the first thing that comes to mind is not a wild landscape. Yes, there are beautiful ocean beaches, historic lighthouses, protected national seashores, and a variety of other delights ashore. But the majority of shoreline is privately owned. I think of the Click here for full post: http://www.dinghydreams.com/2021/02/13/atlantic-coast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atlantic-coast […] More
What did I learn from sailing a fiberglass spin off of a Hershoff 28 down a remote coast with a psychologist? Believe what people say; don’t read between the lines. Past behavior is an indicator of future behavior. Always demonstrate captaincy, even when it’s not your boat. Two weeks together on a small boat and […] More
Just when you’re about ready to call this, “the time you worked on your boat while you were depressed.” Ready to label it, “the dark times,” you’re suddenly finished with something and onto the next. There’s a coat of primer down on the hull. The final piece to the V-berth is built. High density foam […] More
Coming down the coast alone in that rotted little boat, may have been the greatest accomplishment of my life; and I wonder if that’s saying much. I can’t stop thinking about sailing and a trip to the Bahamas. Back across to the keys. Through the Gulf. Could even jaunt to Cuba. I’ve got mates in […] More