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Posts published in “September 2025”

The Loss of Minots Ledge Light

I can’t think of many more terrifying things than being marooned at night in a lighthouse during a raging hurricane-force storm, the structure shaking violently until it falls into the sea. That is what happened to two keepers in 1851. Many people believe their spirits…

Oysters On A Rope

Nestled in the lush green countryside of Marseillan in the South of France there is a place called Domaine Tarboriech. Domaine Tarbouriech occupies a charming holiday home dating back to the 18th century. The town of Marseillan dates back to the 6th century BC. Through…

Building Bridges

Bridges are an inevitable part of life for boaters and coastal dwellers. Whether walking, biking or driving over one – or paddling, sailing or motoring under one – bridges provide a passageway to what had heretofore been impassible. My Merriam Webster dictionary has 17 definitions…

Having Fun Yet?

Have you ever heard the expression, “If you didn’t have bad luck, you’d have no luck at all”? That’s how I have been feeling the past few weeks as some equipment on the boat failed or needed replacement. Last month one of the things I…

Skippers Corner – Choosing A Marina

Before I ended up living on the water, I spent years berthed in semi-enjoyable marinas. I say marinas (Plural) because you never knew if they would be in business the next year. I once had to steal my boat back on a cold February night…

Seamanship – Improving Your Fuel Efficiency on the Water

Now, I’m the first to say, “You’ve got a $50,000 boat tied to the dock and you’re fretting about $200 in fuel? Wassup, doc!?” But, with that said, “Waste not, want not!” and this column is about that. Some BasicsWould it be any surprise to…