April 18, 2022 at 12:00 am
Back when I was 17, I took my first bible to sea. Oh, not that Bible. But a yellow paperback one. I figured it was maybe my best resource as I set off solo on my greatly modified ‘round the world adventure aboard my $2500, 23’ A.R. True Rocket sloop.Read More
January 31, 2022 at 12:00 am
January/February 2022 By David Roper These are the first published opening pages of Dave Roper’s new book, “Odin’s Island,” inspired by a true story. Odin’s Island – 1985 It had gotten cool, and the wind had started to increase and turn northeast, and this gave Cleo concern. She locked theRead More
November 22, 2021 at 12:00 am
Boat and owner share some characteristics. They’re both getting older, but not ready to part yet.
September 27, 2021 at 12:00 am
“I can’t keep it from you any longer,” I told my wife. It was a tough message to deliver, but I had to do it, for her sake.
August 23, 2021 at 12:00 am
Atlantic crossing? Let’s think about that a little more.
July 26, 2021 at 12:00 am
Where does “Slush Fund” actually come from? Pick up some valuable trivia to impress your boating friends.
June 21, 2021 at 12:00 am
July 2012 By David Roper When visitors from landlocked places come sailing with us, it’s really sweet. They’re so excited, and try their best to assimilate to the sailing world, buying the proper boat shoes and sailing shorts, researching and trying out a few terms such as “ahoy” and “avast.”Read More
April 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
A man does what he must – in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures – and that is the basis of all human morality. – John F. Kennedy May, 2021 By David Roper So, what should he do? There he was, a middle-aged manRead More
March 15, 2021 at 12:00 am
Spring and the boating season was fast arriving. It was time for “The Talk.” Yeah, THAT talk.