Kelly sews chain markers. Itching to move parts from our cluttered kitchen and onto the boat, we loaded the car with boxes and tools, and drove the 2 1/2 hours north to Rockland. We’re working outside on a frosty morning in March. It’s one of those days when you’re not quite sure if rain will …
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Es Tiempo Por Amor!
Lin and Larry Pardey are well-known legends in the sailing and cruising world. Larry especially earned a reputation for maintaining stubborn simplicity, exemplified by his refusal to install an engine. Having built two wooden live-aboard boats, written countless magazine articles and published several books and videos, they supplemented their income further by giving talks as …
Snapshots of Time & Money
Springtime will be here soon, and skiing is the last thing on our minds. Since returning to land temporarily, we've remained focused on our passion - go back out there and visit the world of people and places, the Long Way, by sailboat. How are we dealing with making the time pass until then? We’re …
Electrification (partial update)
Renewable energy - it’s a buzzword we hear more and more. Electrification is a trend toward having all power-consuming devices run directly from electricity because it is clean to use. But is it really environmentally friendly? Electric heatpumps for heating and electric cars for driving, seem to make sense, but only if the electricity is …
Bermuda to Tortola: Part 3 of 3 Delivering Love A’Fayre
Let’s face it, Bermuda is a cool place. A crossover culture between early British colonial and conservative modernization, Bermuda seems to move more thoughtfully. Perhaps it’s the year-round dress shorts or gushing politeness that first envelopes you as you humbly apply for entry via Customs and Immigration. Addressing new visitors as “My Love”, Officer Hadley …
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