Read more about the article Repairing a Hole

Repairing a Hole

No captain wants to hear the words “we are taking on water”, but if it does happen I hope you can resolve it as successfully as we did! Sadly, I ran our Lagoon 410, Guiding Light, onto a reef out at Glover Atoll in Belize. The charts for this area are spotty at best and as we were leaving the atoll along a route I had mapped out from the anchorage we turned into the morning sun.

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Read more about the article Is Buying and Refitting a Project Boat Worthwhile?

Is Buying and Refitting a Project Boat Worthwhile?

This is the age-old question - Are you better off buying a cheaper boat and re-fitting it, or finding one that’s ‘turn-key’? What if all you can afford is a doer-upper? Will it save you money in the long run, and how long is that run likely to be? Weeks, months or years? Do you need to be a jack of all trades and have experience in marine restoration projects, or can any Tom, Dick or Harry do it?

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Solo Sirocco

This previous owner had sailed Sirocco all the way from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean during his one-year sabbatical. What drew me to Sirocco was its blend of factors that perfectly aligned with my vision. I was on the hunt for a 29-34 foot boat, ideal for solo sailing, and it had to fit within my budget, which was around $20,000. In the end, Sirocco not only met these criteria but exceeded them, as I acquired her for $17,000. 

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Read more about the article Naked Warrior sails to New York City

Naked Warrior sails to New York City

When a trip with a sailboat becomes a mission it means timelines, schedules and commitments and that is never an ideal situation considering wind and weather, boat speed and distance.  But a situation presented itself early in 2023 and I couldn’t resist.  A trip to New York City with friends to meet more friends while using the boat for a worthy cause.  The rewards certainly outweighed the potential issues so the decision was made, we would sail to New York! 

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Read more about the article What the F@$K is Yacht Rock

What the F@$K is Yacht Rock

I’m a music journalist, singer/songrocker and event producer originally hailing from the Great Lakes region who transplanted to the San Francisco Bay Area just before the millennium flip. My main gig is Frets Editor at Guitar Player magazine, and my main artistic endeavor is making modern/classic rock with Spirit Hustler. My two solo albums have heavy New Orleans influences and feature members of Galactic and the Honey Island Swamp Band.

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