Casting Off: Reefing Madness
Exploring the Mathematics of a Safe Practice
It may not seem…
Tom gives a hearty wave.…Casting Off: Adding Personal Touches Aboard
Ariel comes out of the water; what surprises will they……
Disassembling and…Casting Off: Remember the Main!
From the June 2022 issue of 48° North. “Sailing is 90% boredom and routine punctuated by 10% heart-pumping adrenaline.” Hearing this adage from our sailing mentor had the effect of both assuaging and alarming me and my wife,…
Staying Afloat: On Zodiacs, Zinfandel and Buoyancy
When it comes to the attributes of buoyancy, most boaters have some awareness of their vessel's displacement, ballast, and draft, as those concepts pertain to their ship’s navigation and handling. As the confidence in their…
With a Little Help from Our Friends
This article was originally published in the October 2021 issue of 48° North. After I retired from teaching, my wife and I moved to Tacoma to be closer to our son and escape the wildfires of Northern California. As we spent…