5 Underrated Sailing Channels (In Our Humble Opinion) The constant motion of the rat race can be exhausting; wake up,...
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Gold Memories in Fools Anchorage
“Deep breaths and eyes on the horizon,” I said to my aunt Alana who was slowly sinking into the cockpit seat,...
Another Lap Around the Sun
The rumble of our trusty Perkins 4.108 purred under the cabin sole as we finished our pre-sailing checklist. It had...
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S/V Avocet’s Lithium Conversion Battleborn, Victron, Relion… These are only some of the most common drop-in lithium...
Sailing into the New Year
I'm sure I don’t have to be the first to tell anyone that 2020 was an absolute dumpster fire of a year. Like… a Taco...
New Kids on the Dock
“Marissa I swear to god if you don't let me down” before Chris could finish that sentence, I released the line that...
Fear and Loathing of California
“We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold” - Hunter S. Thompson We...
Practical Gifts for Salty Sailors and Minimalists
As we quickly approach gift-giving season Chris and I are often asked by loved ones what is on our “wish list”. Living...
Toe Rail to Bulwark Conversion
When we bought Avocet in 2018 we knew right away there were a number of issues that needed to be addressed. Although...
Charlie the Stoweaway
“Isn’t it great?” Chris asked while looking at me with sparkles in his eyes, hoping I shared the same enthusiasm for...