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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…

The Sensation of Yes
I was glad to be alone with the boat. Not having a pregnant wife…

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…

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…