Tag Archives: sailing

Sailing Towards Sanity

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

Ralph Waldo Emerson, “…The wonder is always new that any sane man can be a sailor…” Call me insane. I can’t imagine not being a sailor. Maybe it’s a genetic thing. My Grandfather joined the Merchant Marine prior to WWII.  … Continue reading →

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Singlehanded Sailing And The Tao Of Independance

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

Although I am often unaccompanied by other people on board I never sail alone as I count the boat and it’s most important parts to be equivalent.  Each sail is a crew member.  They are fantastic conversationalists, if you’re listening.  … Continue reading →

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The Weather Outside is Frightful

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

As I sit here tonight there is about ten inches of snow on the ground outside.  Most of it hit the ground earlier today while I was at work.  The temperature is 25 degrees.  That is pretty low by Port … Continue reading →

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Musing on the Wind in the Heart of a Gale

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

As I sit here tonight it’s blowing half a gale outside.  It is the proverbial, “dark and stormy night.”  The sound of wind is like a time machine.  It takes me to places where the scent of salt air and … Continue reading →

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Ted Brewer Catboat Model Update

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

Several Weeks ago I commented on a very well done model of a Cape Cod Catboat that is the subject of a thread on WoodenBoat Magazine’s Forum.  Donald Branscom has continued to build a miniature vessel with skill and resourcefulness … Continue reading →

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Building a Memory, Modeling the Brewer Cat

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

I first became interested in boats, sailing vessels in particular, when I saw my first ship models.  They were in display cases in the Cabrillo Beach museum in San Pedro, Ca.  I was awed by the web of rigging on … Continue reading →

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A New Magazine For Sailors Comes Over The Horizon

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

Magazines are going online every day. It seems like they all have a digital version available. At the Wooden Boat Show in Port Townsend I was introduced to a new magazine which is not transitioning to but has launched directly … Continue reading →

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Take a Break

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

If you are having trouble getting your head into your “happy place” try this video from Dylan Winter.  The music is good and the boats and scenery will hit you right where a sailor lives.  Of course you can find … Continue reading →

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Garage – from the Greek for Keep Boat Stuff Here

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

From the Merriam-Webster free online dictionary comes this succinct gem of the English language: Definition of GARAGE 1 : a shelter or repair shop for automotive vehicles There are not enough hours in the day for all the activities we … Continue reading →

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Wooden Boat festival First Impressions

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

I just got back from the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend.  My first impression is that i am a little overloaded.  The sheer variety of vessels is amazing.  It was a splendid oportuninty to see some of the designs … Continue reading →

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