This is a guest post by our friend and talented radio host, Mike McDowall. You've probably heard to him on his popular show, Boat Radio, a podcast where he interviews fellow boaters, asking them to share their wisdom and insights into this crazy thing called boat life, so we're honored to have him share a little about himself and how Boat Radio was born here for you. Take it … [Read more...]
Getting Tipsy In Brunswick
Okay… so my blog on the misunderstood Philadelphia football fans went over like a lead balloon. The one on hurricane preparation had as much staying power as tropical storm Erika. I get it. Stick to what I know and don't stray from the box… that's what you're telling me right? Stick to sailing, pretty anchorages, lovely sunsets and the fluff, the circumstance that is "cruising" … [Read more...]
It’s About Time!
That's the thing we've (I've) heard most over the last two weeks. In case you're not on our Facebook page (why aren't you?) or personal friends of ours, you might not know that we, got hitched a couple weeks ago. In a very quiet ceremony on a lovely beach, accompanied by a few family members who decided to crash the party, we made it legal. No more "living in sin" for us! And … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Eagles; The REAL America’s Team
I know what you're thinking, football on a sailing blog? But please, bear with me. Indulge me for a few short minutes. Sailing is after all, a sport and after reading Sports Illustrated's piece announcing Philly fans as the "most hated" in the NFL, I just had to defend my hometown, show some love, and rebut this because it's tired. It's completely unoriginal and cliche by now. … [Read more...]
I’m Walking on… Sunshine.
As I wake, to a clean boat and a cool north east breeze cascading through open hatches I realize I'm craving something. It's Saturday morning. Mel and Jet have been out of town for two long weeks and are on their way home. I… have a free morning. Varnish is done, Laundry is done and I'm outta almond milk. I'm not drinking black coffee today. No, it's time for a con leche and I … [Read more...]