Postcards From the Edge

What's the Lifespan of an Average Sailboat?

What’s the Lifespan of an Average Sailboat?

Many have asked the question; What is the expected lifespan of my sailboat?. The short answer is it depends on the maintenance put into the boat. In general, how well you take of your sailboat will...

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The original Secret Life of Walter Mitty was a short story written by James Thurber 1939. The story is about a vague and mild-mannered man who drives into Waterbury, Connecticut, with his wife for...

Camp Chef Professional Outdoor Oven

Camp Chef Professional Outdoor Oven

Camp Chef Professional Outdoor Oven gives you the convenience of cooking on an oven and stovetop, anywhere. The oven can reach temperatures up to 400° F and will easily fit a 9 x 13 pan so you can...

Laguna Windrose 22 MK1 Sailboat

Laguna Windrose 22 MK1 Sailboat

I bought this little Laguna Windrose 22 sailboat on Craigslist last year and it has been setting in my RV Storage building. Now that it is springtime and I have time because of the Coronavirus...

Craigslist: Sailboats for Sale by Owner

Craigslist: Sailboats for Sale by Owner

In general, springtime is the most expensive time of the year to buy a sailboat because it is the beginning of the sailing season. Here are 6 boats from 32-foot to 35-foot LOA that are under $7,000...

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Mustard Sauce

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Mustard Sauce

You are probably wondering why I am posting a turkey recipe in the spring. Well, I bought a new Crock-Pot Slow Cooker from Costco last week and wanted to try a new Turkey Breast with Mustard Sauce...

The WHO Global Fight Against COVID-19

The WHO Global Fight Against COVID-19

Working with 194 Member States, across six regions, and from more than 150 offices, WHO staff are united in a shared commitment to achieve better health for everyone, everywhere.

Catalina 25 Tall Rig Sailboat Review

Catalina 25 Tall Rig Sailboat Review

I sailed a Catalina 25 in the San Diego bay for a few hours and I liked this little sailboat.  She was fairly agile in the bay and although it did not have a Knotmeter gauge but she move fairly...

Anchorage: Northeast Whitehall Bay

Anchorage: Northeast Whitehall Bay

Whitehall Bay, on the west side of Chesapeake Bay and has general depths of 13 to 6 feet. A lighthouse at Sharps Point, on the west side of the entrance to Whitehall Creek Entrance Light 2W, provides...

Bay Bridge Marina Review

Bay Bridge Marina Review

I have only visited this marina once and had trouble making it in with my 5.5 ft draft. The entrance a bit shallow, the charts says the approach depth is 7 to 8 ft but I bottomed out just after the...

Sea Witch 36 Sailboat Review

Sea Witch 36 Sailboat Review

Hugh Angelman's 36 foot auxiliary ketch, the Sea Witch – a boat that not only became a classic, but (in spite of the relatively small number that have been built), went on to win the Trans Pac race...

Dutch Oven Peach Crisp

Dutch Oven Peach Crisp

Learn how to make a very scrumptious Dutch oven dessert with Dan Brooks, the Cast Iron Ranger and Brent Bolton from Dutchmasters Catering.