Monthly Archives: April 2010

When the old time whaling vessels which were often at sea for a year or two at a time met up in mid-ocean they were hungry for conversation and news. They often came aboard each others vessels. they called this … Continue reading →

On a cloudy morning in March I boarded the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain which was berthed along the pier that is a central feature of the harbor in Port Angeles, Washington. Nearby was the two-masted brig Lady Washington. Entering the … Continue reading →

I am addicted to transportation. Planes, trains and automobiles are just the start. I love boats and ships, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, rocket ships, covered wagons and much more. I am loco for locomotion, but I started late. My first bicycle … Continue reading →

How do you top off a great weekend? I spent a very productive Saturday at the Kayak symposium. There were new friends to be gained and much to learn. The beginning sea kayaking clinic gave me a sense of freedom … Continue reading →

How do you survive a capsize?  Answer: do it ahead of time so it feels natural when it happens for real. It sure is nice to feel like you are in capable hands when you learn a new skill.  I … Continue reading →

A Busy Weekend The upcoming weekend is going to be very busy here in Port angeles, Washington. It should be fruitful for this blog in terms of material content. So stick with me for some interesting new posts. Boats on … Continue reading →

A common sight to those who work or play on the water are herons wading in the shallows. They stride the creeks and tidal marshes dignified and aloof, silently, not calling attention to themselves but still very visible. Like the … Continue reading →

All over the internet you will find blog entries and web site articles with catchy titles like the one above. It’s a much used device that catches reader’s attention and implies they are about to get real information. In the … Continue reading →