Murphy’s Law vs. Occum’s Razor
Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong (and at the worst possible time). Occum’s Razor: The simplest … Continue reading Murphy’s Law vs. Occum’s Razor
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Yacht Yoga
When I last posted, I was safely docked at the Port Huron Yacht Club after a rather spirited sail across … Continue reading Yacht Yoga
Meanwhile, back on Lake Erie
Since bringing “Nor’easter” back to Sandusky, Ohio, both the Swan and I have felt a bit let down after all … Continue reading Meanwhile, back on Lake Erie
Day 14: Equatorial Crossing
Other than the event heralded in the blog’s title, it’s been a pleasant few days devoid of any drama. We’ve … Continue reading Day 14: Equatorial Crossing
Day 13: 3 degrees N (180 NM to equator)
As I hinted earlier, King Neptune never lets anyone cross oceans without first paying him tribute, and we’ve certainly paid … Continue reading Day 13: 3 degrees N (180 NM to equator)
Day 8: Just Another Routine 2850 NM Passage
With 1536 NM to go, we are nearing our halfway point, which puts us ahead of our scheduled 19 days … Continue reading Day 8: Just Another Routine 2850 NM Passage
1000 miles down, 2800 to go
Today is our fifth at sea. It is now 1600 hours, wind is 15-20 knots out of the north, down … Continue reading 1000 miles down, 2800 to go
I’ve got a Mule, her name is Sal…
Ever since I decided to bring “Nor’easter” home via the fabled Eric Canal, I haven’t been able to get that … Continue reading I’ve got a Mule, her name is Sal…
Motoring “Nor’easter” Home
It has been ten months since we left “Nor’easter” in the loving hands of Jamestown Boat Yard (JBY), where it … Continue reading Motoring “Nor’easter” Home
Back to Sea
After putting “Nor’easter” to bed for the winter at Jamestown Boat Yard mid-September, Jamie and I returned to Sandusky to … Continue reading Back to Sea
(Almost) Circumnavigation 