Sailing the Texas 200
A number of years ago, I was reading a history of Matagorda County and came upon an account which took place during the Civil War.

Port Isabel to Mansfield Jetty, Outside Route
We left early to take advantage of light morning winds at the start of the Texas 200.

Mark Steele's Model Yacht Column
Mark Steele on a wonderful world of small boats.

Florida Bay - Part Two
Tired and dirty after our three days and nights on Florida Bay we were Ready for a Florida City motel room with a hot shower and a soft bed.

Florida Bay - Part One
The Grass flats have a very soft mud bottom. Try to walk and you sink way above your knees in the soft quick sand like mud.

Another Pathfinder Hits the Water - Part Three
Planking done, it was time to focus on the what kind of finish was appropriate (while it was still upside-down) for the main hull as well as the more noticeable 'garboard' plank.

Be Sure and Salt Your Decks - Part Two
Cutting tools and safety gear as the story continues...

Special Report: GPS in Peril?

A Trip in Canada - Part Four
Stage 7: Pensacola FL - Folkston Georgia

Learning to Weld
While I have a good deal of experience with wood and can hold my own on any branch of DIY you care to name, metal is not my thing.

Another Pathfinder Hits the Water - Part Two
Building another pathfinder continues...

The Easy Go Yuloh - Part Two
Continued from yesterday... Here are the measurements that we ended up with for Easy Go.

The Easy Go Yuloh - Part One
The Chinese Yuloh is a viable alternative auxiliary propulsion devise for small to medium size sailing yachts.

How I Learned to Sail After 25 Years of Sailing
After 25 years of sailing, I discovered I did not know how to sail.

Another Pathfinder Hits the Water - Part One
A sunny Friday afternoon in Gowlland Harbour on Quadra Island B. C. Canada saw the launch of another one of John Welsford's Pathfinders.

Pathfinder Cabin - Part Four
When you build structures in Newfoundland, you need to factor in strong winds.

The Early Voyagers - Viking
Viking Discoveries in the North Atlantic.