Leaving Thailand

Leaving Thailand

2 years in southeast Asia I read once that a journey of a 1000 miles begins with a flat tire and a squeaky fan belt. My journey started on a 46 year boat and a 35 year old inexperienced double amputee captain. I set out to sail around the world and at least get to...
Happy 2018!

Happy 2018!

  “I’m Starting off 2018 at light speed!”  Well, sailing at a brisk walking pace.   Mark Twain wrote “Travel is fatal to Prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”  Often I’m asked how safe traveling by...
1 year with Tiama

1 year with Tiama

Surprisingly, my relationship with Tiama started a lot like it did with Rudis.  Mostly with me and friends working to get her ready for world cruising.  In the last year we have installed a windlass, dinghy davits, solar panels, bottom paint, cutlass bearing, and...
Nine Years as a double amputee

Nine Years as a double amputee

Once again the anniversary of the crash that claimed my arm, leg and nearly my life is here. I usually take this time to reflect on how things have changed for the better.  I celebrate that I chose to continue my life. I also thank my friends and family that have...