It's not easy to name a boat. Much thought goes into it, akin to naming a child. In this scene of The Simpsons, you can get an idea of the process, but I have yet to come across a similar source of inspiration for naming a boat and so, can only share my thought process … Sigue leyendo Before naming your boat, ask yourself these 5 questions
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Recent study shows Komodo Dragon prefers fried rice over live prey
According to UNESCO, the Komodo National Park is home to approximately 5,700 Komodo Dragons, so-named because of their intimidating looks and aggressive behavior. The Komodo is currently the largest lizard on the planet, weighing up to 70kg (150lb) and averaging a length of 2 to 3 metres (or up to 10 medium-sized feet). A survey … Sigue leyendo Recent study shows Komodo Dragon prefers fried rice over live prey
I Married a Prickly Pear
I married a prickly pear Was smitten on the phone Seemed a great idea Now I am all stung. To tend to all your needs I share a room with nine Roaches of the night Skip lunch and seldom dine. When you're ready we shall sail Through doldrums, storms and trash To islands threatened by … Sigue leyendo I Married a Prickly Pear
Down the corporate ladder and up the yard ladder
Three years ago I was on the beautiful island of Rote, Indonesia, with my mate Furlong, a.k.a. Sasha Mandinga, discussing with some Aussie surfers the feasibility of flying to Australia to learn how to sail and get jobs as deckhands. We had been enjoying touring across Indonesia on our motorbikes but realized that such an … Sigue leyendo Down the corporate ladder and up the yard ladder
The People of the Ring of Fire
In my last post I mentioned my concern at having reached the climax of the trip while sailing along the Aleutian Islands, and how this concern proved unfounded when we reached Kamchatka. I then left Russia quite sad, feeling I had barely scrapped the surface of this remote frontier and convinced I would do all … Sigue leyendo The People of the Ring of Fire
Kamchatka
While sailing along the Aleutian Islands, marvelled by their volcanic beauty, the presence of walruses, orcas, sea lions, albatros, grey and humpback whales, I started wondering how I would ever top such an experience. And then we crossed over to Kamchatka. After six days on the open ocean, late in the evening, with a sun … Sigue leyendo Kamchatka
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