Listening Inside
Sailing single-handed you don’t sleep much, not for very long…
Slow Leak
Having a baby is very like offshore sailing: ahead of the birth,…
Authority
The first rule at sea is don’t fall off; you never let go unless…
The Sensation of Yes
I was glad to be alone with the boat. Not having a pregnant wife…
Armed
Coming into Mobile Bay, tying up at Dog River Marina, I had a…
Virtue of the Easy Way
We had been on the move for a month. Starting out, I had tried…
Auspices
I saw signs in the flight of birds. “Auspices” the ancient…
What Independent Means
I was supposed to be independently wealthy. How else could I…
Strain
We anchored in Sabine Pass, among giant oil rigs used for drilling…
A Man's Place
For several days, I debated whether to swallow my pride and motor…
Deepwater Anxiety
We motor-sailed on to Galveston, another easy run, no wind to…
Superstitious
No amount of precaution and planning would keep Betsy comfortable…