I took time off from writing and editing to play on our beloved boat! So, so much fun. I know. Our poor darling Sea Venture sat around on the hard and then at dock for far, far too long. But Saturday dawned bright and cold, and off we went, up … Read more →
Guests at Sleepy Creek!
With Sea Venture still land-bound, we’re playing on little boats. Step-sister Misa and her beau, Rick, came from California to visit, and we took the motor boat out to Cape Lookout. Michael, poor darling, remained tied to big-boat repairs (with a launch date looming, there’s still much to finish), so … Read more →
Fading into Silence?
What does it mean when a cruiser’s sailing blog slips into silence? Sometimes, the sailor is busy sailing. He can’t write, because he’s at sea. She doesn’t post, because she’s too busy living the seafaring life. Wouldn’t it be jolly if that were my excuse? Well, I’m sorry to say, … Read more →
Calling the Crew: Readers and Writers
I’m a sailor — temporarily land bound — and I write stories of women who sail. Some of them sail small boats, some large ones. Most love the water, though I’ve a WIP in which the protagonist is a wife who follows her husband’s dream. How’s that working out? Well, … Read more →









