Category Archives: voyages

Finding Pax: A Story Of Mystery And Reunion

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Chris Kleinfelter

Kaci Cronkhite has written a story of full immersion. Her recently published book, Finding Pax, takes the reader on a seven year journey connecting many lives that have been touched by a singular vessel. The author’s search for Pax’s origins … Continue reading →

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The Moment That Makes It

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Chris Kleinfelter

A Facebook friend asked a question I have not thought about for a long time. As often happens a simple answer became a short essay, because I’m like that. Question: Been thinking a lot about the wind and I am … Continue reading →

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Crab House Meditations

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Chris Kleinfelter

I love a small town on a river. They lack the pretense of either big cities or trendy ski resorts. There may not be much to do but sometimes that is exactly what is desired in a destination. In the … Continue reading →

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The Log Of Dragonsong: Spring Milk Shake Cruise 1993 Day 2

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Chris Kleinfelter

May 21 0300, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD. There is something about a lighthouse that brings the mind to muse on directions, dangers, and the eternal search for havens of rest. I am lounging on the upper balcony … Continue reading →

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The Log Of Dragonsong: Spring Milk Shake Cruise 1993 Day 1

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Chris Kleinfelter

In the Spring of 1993 I took a Cruise of several days in my 23 foot sloop Dragonsong. It was a needed break in a heavy schedule of working full time and going to Community College part-time. In those days … Continue reading →

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Lake Sailing, Possible Dream In Your Own Back Yard

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Chris Kleinfelter

My favorite cruising ground is the Chesapeake Bay but  Puget Sound is what is available to me now. These are large expanses of water with varying characteristics of weather, topography and tidal conditions. They are not the kind of water … Continue reading →

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Simply Messing About Anytime, Anywhere, It’s All Good

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Chris Kleinfelter

I’ve gotten used to not having much snow about. When you get it hanging around for a week or so it makes you nostalgic for Spring. I see the canoe on it’s saw horses with a blanket of white and … Continue reading →

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Death, Taxes and The Desire To Go To Sea

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Chris Kleinfelter

I often bridle at the seeming inevitability of things.  Why are “unavoidable” and “unwanted” synonymous?  It puts a negative spin on life.  One seeks some assurance of a life with rising prospects.  The company I work for frequently champions the … Continue reading →

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More on Dylan Winter Cruising Britain

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

Back on August the 11th I wrote about Dylan Winter’s rambles around the British coast.  If you are interested in Knowing more about him check out Small Craft Advisor magazine, Sept./Oct. issue.  They have a very good interview with Dylan.  … Continue reading →

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Sailing Around Britain. Left, Now Left… Now Left Again

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

Many sailor’s have their own private dream of a particular voyage.  It can be anything from a cruise around the lake to circumnavigating the word.  Circular voyages have a special place in our imaginations and aspirations.  They lack the practical … Continue reading →

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