Monthly Archives: April 2010

Ipods in the wind

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

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Tall Ships at a Long Pier in a Small Town

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

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Is it the Loco or the Motion?

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

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My Kingdom for a Kayak

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

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This Way to the Wet Exit!

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

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So Much Water, So Little Time

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

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Mystic Cats

Places we visit frequently have a way of developing themes.  After awhile you begin to expect the particular feature of a place to show up as surely as the deep bass notes in a movie involving man-eating sharks.  Sometimes you … Continue reading

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Sentinel of Sellman Creek

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

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6 ways to the best boat design?

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

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