I... am in love.  A couple months ago, I happened upon an article in Cruising World on the Southerly 42RST.  This dual helm, dual rudder swing keel beauty is spacious, fast and elegant.  At least she looks to be from the pictures and reviews.  Boasting a draught of almost 9'... [More]

Tonight I began searching Google hoping to find some viable options for internet access while at sea.  I was fortunate to find two option, but the service plans hadly make them viable for our cruising plans. So here is the plan: 1.  Get all extraneous vills paid off. 2.  ... [More]

So we are now 24 1/2 days into the Volvo Ocean Race Game located at volvooceanracegame.org.  Aldabra has placed first in this leg.  Congratulations to that boat.  I am currently in poisition 121 with 342 miles left to Cape Town.  My personal best position on this leg has been i... [More]

As some of you know, I LOVE to sail.  Recently, a friend of mine sent me a link to a "virtual regatta" that is an online actionscript application in conjunction with the Volvo Ocean Race.  The actual race is an "around the world" race that is free to play, and prizes ar... [More]