Pure Spirit
I fell in love with Betsy in Jacksonville, Florida, while she…
The Luxury of Ideal
Before my father died, I was never in trouble with the law. Daddy…
Warm Current
Cruising on a sailboat is like taking care of young children:…
Everywhere
On my way out of Key West, I stopped and picked up a few groceries. It…
Mirage
I navigated for Key West.
Arriving in sight of Mallory Square,…
Go Home and Build Your House
Soon as darkness fell, I had a craving to sleep. The day had…
God on the Wide Open Ocean
The night of the third day I slept. I meant to be up again in…
Overboard
The third day. Dead tired, no sleep, dehydrated, seasick, feeling…
Sailor Knots
The sun came out like a newborn baby, I was that elated to see…
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…