Splash Day, Spring '09

After four months ashore and forty-plus inches of snow, I am returning to life afloat because the calendar claims it's spring.

Volvo Ocean Race Coming to Boston

The excitement is mounting...it's only a few weeks before the incredibly gripping Volvo Ocean Race arrives at Boston's Fan Pier. Mark your calendars and invite your friends to meet dockside to welcome one of sailing's most thrilling events to the US.

Antigua Anxiety

The recent altercation in English Harbour that resulted in the shooting death of an Australian captain has yachts departing the once perceived safe haven of Nelson's Dockyard. After reports of increased crime last season, including the costly ATM banking scam, and now death, Antigua officials will need to restore confidence fast.

Armchair Sailing

The Big Picture, a Boston Globe photo blog presented by Alan Taylor, is featuring Sailing, Around the World -- 30 incredible images from 2008.

Snowy December at NEB

Hibernating at NEB

It's official. Event Horizon has been hauled out at New England Boatworks, Portsmouth, Rhode Island for the winter. My captain expressed concern "After three years of continuous use, it's time to let the hull dry out to avoid any long term damage".

Good news, upon lifting all moisture readings were normal.

Newportant

At the last minute Event Horizon decided against heading south for the winter. Her crew is contemplating their inevitable fate of returning to the “real world”...

On Thanksgiving Eve we moved into a little newly furnished apartment in downtown Newport, RI. It's a month-to-month arrangement while we explore land-based opportunities and let Eve dry out for the winter.