What if ?.

What if……..there was some way that I could reprise my Pathfinder project ? – or is really the end of … More

Standing on the shoulders of giants.

Taking a first look at the different types of dinghy used and useful for cruising Sailing on a small income … More

Making adjustments.

Making the Pathfinder ‘fit‘ for me to sail and live aboard. At one time, as a climber/mountaineer, we used to … More

Cover me.

Experimenting with covers, tarps and sailing shelters on the Pathfinder. Reporting on other projects and work set aside This week … More

Finicky detail and the harder choice

I think it was one of the great yacht designers – my memory has it as being the late Olin … More

Work set aside.

May 2024 – detail work on the Pathfinder ‘expedition’ boat. For the end of April and most of May so … More

Ch-changes.

It’s usually impossible to change just one feature , structure or significant detail on a boat. The larger the change … More

Hey y’all, take a look at my yawl.

Completion work on the Pathfinder – only 2 years late ! Not actually finished but when are boats actually finished … More

Stalled ? – break the stall.

Weight loss stalled Stroke/fasting experiment. Like many middle aged people I struggle with maintaining an acceptable weight and body composition. … More

THAT Guy !

If you have been around boats or boatyards for a few years it’s likely that you have met THAT guy … More