CapnChris & Captain Gordon on his Freedom 36. Gordon's Freedom 36 sloop, with it's crazy “mid-boom” flopping jib, free-standing mast, and somewhat quiet ride, graciously provided us with a fun-filled, enjoyable interim passage from our home-base of Newburyport to Hampton, Virginia. Departure day was chosen about ten days prior, simply because it fit a busy …
Category: Thoughts
Winter is Coming
Quiet time before sunrise in Vinalhaven. 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 I awoke early to watch the sunrise on yet another glorious cool, misty day. The water …
What A Drag!
Modern anchors may be better equipped to handle the challenge of Maine's rocky coast. See how Fayaway has been dealing with her anchient rusty chain, and clocking wind conditions.
Purchase Decision
Revised since originally posted. One of our followers recently inquired about our boat purchasing methodology, and how we made the decision to purchase a particular boat with regards to how much work it needs: On Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 7:33 AM “Chris D” <xxx@gmail.com> wrote:If you would be willing to tell me as it would …
Welcome To The Dockside
Thoughts For Sustainability In Propulsion and Steering. We live on a sailboat, and want to ride the wind, but what about when we want to move, and the wind or water doesn’t necessarily comply with our intended direction? We just received back (after three weeks) our transmission from the shop. Yay! Now we feel comfortable …
SV Fayaway 