The time to consider what you would need and want in your grab bag is when you don’t need it. The time is now. Of course, […]
“Get the Grab Bag!”
I Awoke to the Crew Calling “The Bilge Pump Won’t Stop!”
Problems come in many forms and manifestations. Generally speaking, it’s better to address them earlier rather than later, and that’s certainly true when it comes to […]
Grab the Life Raft
The time to think about getting and deploying the life raft is long before it’s ever needed. Being organized before hand and having emergency equipment accessible […]
The Shroud Just Blew OUt!
It was 11:00 PM, and while Lia Ditton slept on “her side” of the catamaran, I had the watch. Suddenly, the quiet was shattered by the […]
We’re Out of Water!
Tanks or hoses rupture. Water makers cease functioning. It happens, and sometimes you’re days from port. For years while on long distance passages, others on […]
What If You See Lightning on the Horizon!?!
It’s 10:00 PM. You’re 200 nm offshore and the cloud cover has been building all day. Lightning is now a regular occurrence. For years while […]
What If Smoke Is Coming from the Forward Stateroom!?!?
For years while on long distance passage, others on the crew and I discussed a wide range of “what if scenarios” while sitting on the rail. […]
The Floorboards Are Adrift!
It’s 2:00 AM. You’re 200 nm Offshore and Your Floorboards Are Floating! For years while on long distance passage, others on the crew and I […]