I got bored and built a new sailboat…

February 27, 2012

Sitting on the beach in Orange County in weather conditions too perfect almost to even think about tends to make one bored. So I put that restless energy to good use and built myself a new sailboat. I do sorely miss Zippey, but I think Old Dodger will suffice me for the time being. Much

Beautiful sunset on Puget Sound

December 22, 2011

From the boat in Bremerton, WA

Hello Gorgeous Pulled off the rock – Port Townsend Fall 2011

December 1, 2011

If you have followed the plight of my friend Jody’s beautiful sailboat, Hello Gorgeous you may remember she broke loose on anchor during a storm a while back. This video was recently uploaded to YouTube that shows her miraculous recovery. Somehow after pounding all night Hello Gorgeous was able to float and made her way

ZDD: Haul out for refit and painting

November 28, 2011

I have owned zzZippety Doo Dah for about 6 months now and absolutely love this boat. Unfortunately the previous owner did not take good care of her and I knew I had to do a haul out soon after buying her to get everything checked out and the paint fixed. This month I did just

Sailboat trailer refit

November 28, 2011

Sailboat trailer refit When I bought zzZippety Doo Dah, my Spirit 23 sailboat, it came with a double axle trailer. Unfortunately the previous owner did not take care of the trailer and it was in such pitiful condition when I picked it up that it could not even support the weight of a person. The