It’s a long way away for me before I will begin the sail home from Florida on Integrity up the ICW. However I have started my digging into the way home and want to share a few things along the way. One of the key tools that I will utilize…

I don’t remember exactly when I started wearing this hat but I really like it. I like the white and I like the salty burgee on the front. It’s a great hat and goes well with my sailing look when I’m on the boat. Over the years it happens that…

Integrity is undergoing some major surgery this week and next.  The boat is 27 years old and one of the major components for sailboat safety with regards to the rigging and mast are the chainplates.  These are strong attachment points mounted to the hull.  Many boats have these on the…

Sailing Solo around Casco Bay in Maine. Here I am at the end of the Race.  Wet, exausted, and happy to be done!  This was a fun adventure type race.  Around the islands, no support and self run and timed.  If you know about the types of sailing I like to…