Alternator Realities
Position: 38°39’32.5″N 27°12’34.5″W I called my buddy Mark in the United States from the Pirate’s Pub in Angara, Terceira. I told him that I had just met a guy named José on a street corner and handed over my Balmar …
The Eagle has Landed – Azores Style
Looking out our portholes and seeing the USCGC Eagle at dock in Praia do Vitória was a nice surprise. This beautiful tall ship is the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s cadet training vessel. Based near the US Coast Guard Academy in …
Bugged by More Lightning
Praia de Victoria, Terceira, Azores, to the UK is a passage of about 1300 miles. This time of year the weather strategy is to hug a low-pressure system and take advantage of the winds. The key is to stay in …
Video: Bullfighting in the Streets of Terceira
Position: 38°41’08.0″N 27°03’44.0″W Bullfighting is a tradition on Terceira. During the summer, small festivals and village gatherings take place on a weekly basis. On any given Friday or Saturday there may be two or three bullfights going on at any …
Misneach!
Position: 44° 49.141′ N 23° 6.366′ W “Misneach! Stay afloat. Don’t drown. Don’t quit. Stay with the boat.” – Declan O Donnell, The Plover by Brian Doyle Halfway to the Azores we heard through the net that a Grand Soleil …
Dogs Should Have Tails
Hi Guys – Marlon here. You know, I’ve had a lot of time to think about things in the past few weeks. I know you peoples think I’m just snuggling up and sleeping with you, but under the hood my …
Shorts: Planning is Useless
It’s no secret. I’ve spent many years in strategic planning and I subscribe to Dwight Eisenhower’s view of it. D-Day’s architect once said, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” Empirically …
Photos: Faial
Position: 38°35’01″N 28°42’04″W We’ve spent the past week on Faial anchored in Horta harbor. There are three good reasons transatlantic sailors stop here on their way to Europe. First, it’s a better harbor than the island of Flores, some 150 …
Kenneth
My dad died on June 4. Quietly, peacefully, at home with my step-mum and my sister by his side. He was 96. It was his time. Over dinner with a couple of my dad’s acquaintances in Singapore 30 years ago, …