“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.”
JOHN F. KENNEDY
Recent Posts
We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.
How Much Does it Cost to Buy a Bluewater Sailboat?
Many of us feel uncomfortable talking about money. Which is probably why a lot of us are so poor at managing money and understanding finances. We want to help change that -- at least as far as it relates to sailing, and cruising.
New Post Series: Stupid Questions New Sailors Ask Online
This is the first post in a new series I'm calling 'Stupid Questions New Sailors Ask Online.' There are a number of questions that are asked over and over again...
Upgrades to our Tartan 37 Sailboat
For now this is a post that may be updated from time-to-time, and could possibly turn into a page or a series of blog posts documenting the larger upgrades. Leave a comment below or send us a message to let us know if there is anything here you'd like more information on. If there's enough interest in a certain topic we can dive into a more detailed post.
How to Buy the Right Sailboat for You
With so many different boats out there, how do you find the right one? Where do you start? What do you look for? There are thousands of threads in online forums asking the same question. I'm no sailboat guru, able to look into a crystal ball to find the perfect boat for you. But, I can talk about our experience and hopefully you'll learn a thing or two, including a few things not to do.
The Tasty Treat from Ep 11: Muddy Buddies / Puppy Chow Recipe
Have you seen Episode 11: Cruising the West Coast of Michigan? Thought so. That's probably why you're here. In the video I make one of Kirk's and my favorite childhood treats: Muddy Buddies, AKA Puppy Chow.
Battling Seasickness on Lake Michigan
The middle of the Lake -- the unknown -- unnerves me. Fellow boaters have described the Great Lakes as wild and unpredictable.
From Zero to BOAT OWNERS in a Month!
It’s all coming together. The surveyor just emailed us the official survey report, which means we can sign the Acceptance of Vessel agreement, sign up for an insurance policy, and schedule the closing.
Sh*t Just Went South
For one blissful month, we believed we had found our sailboat. Our offer was accepted, the survey went fine, and Jack, the current owner, had started the woodworking punch list we requested be finished prior to closing.
Why Live Aboard a Sailboat?
“What are you up to these days?” It’s that question so often posed at extended family gatherings or work socials. It can be awkward or difficult to answer, because you don’t know if you should skim the surface or dive deep.
We Think We Bought a Boat!?
We submitted an offer on the Morgan 382 in Milwaukee… and the seller accepted. My excitement is on a low simmer. The boat’s not ours…yet.
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