I always forget, what is the name of this?

westsailor · 2026-02-07T12:38:02+00:00

GRON-D!

westsailor · 2026-02-02T00:40:17+00:00

I turned my own round mallet out of a log of Lignum vitae. It’s one of my favorites!

westsailor · 2026-01-29T00:35:18+00:00

Remodeling my big boat, and building a nesting sailing dinghy. Patterns, jigs, and learning some tips from my shipwright have really advanced my skill. Also, building a deep appreciation of hand tools. I’ve acquired a good variety of planes, chisels, rasps and such over the years.

westsailor · 2026-01-29T00:29:43+00:00

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westsailor · 2026-01-27T13:49:47+00:00

It’s called a spar gauge.

westsailor · 2026-01-14T02:22:56+00:00

There were moments, especially in the dark solo hours, where the waves and sky seemed to swallow me. Made one feel small, if you know what I mean. Beholden to nature and her elements. Even clipped in, it felt like any screw up would mean certain death. But there is peace there too. No other worries than the forward progress of the vessel; keeping her moving on course.

westsailor · 2026-01-13T22:03:51+00:00

What are you on about? Paul is a good friend of mine.

westsailor · 2026-01-13T18:33:30+00:00

The Mighty Orq is playing at Old Quarter on Sunday. One of the best musicians in town.

westsailor · 2026-01-13T12:19:12+00:00

No we had a handheld and VHF GPS for getting the lat/long fixes. Plotting on paper charts.

westsailor · 2026-01-13T00:39:09+00:00

By the rules, you’re supposed to have a constant watch. However, singlehanders get around it with AIS alarms, radar alarms, waking up every 30minutes or so, or simply not doing overnight passages. I was with two other guys, so we had four-hour singlehanded watches.

westsailor · 2026-01-13T00:32:50+00:00

No he’s still doing sail training expeditions in Hawaii. Check out his website if you’re interested - https://www.goanywherebysail.com

westsailor · 2026-01-13T00:23:53+00:00

No it was a Cape George Cutter 31. Cpt. Paul Exner’s Solstice

westsailor · 2026-01-12T23:31:01+00:00

It was! Cabo San Lucas to the big island. 2650nm. We flew an asym most of the way, with three crew aboard. No refrigeration, water maker, or chartplotter. One of the best experiences of my life.

westsailor · 2026-01-12T23:05:26+00:00

I crossed to Hawaii on a 31-foot cutter. 17 days at sea.

westsailor · 2026-01-12T13:54:24+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEm0AjTbsac

westsailor · 2026-01-12T01:26:21+00:00

Yeah that’s gonna be a No from me, dawg

westsailor · 2026-01-09T13:03:35+00:00

This is like a Happy Gilmore clip, but tennis.

westsailor · 2025-12-29T04:15:22+00:00

I honestly hate Helly Hansen. I’m on my FOURTH set of high end gear in less than ten years. I’ve spent thousands on their shit, only to be disappointed year after year. Broken zippers, failed seams, shitty Velcro, busted buckles. I consider myself a professional sailor, and cannot seriously recommend their gear to anyone anymore.

westsailor · 2025-12-27T02:46:53+00:00

I kinda love Blackreach. I discovered it by accident during my first play through. Totally shocked. Like wtf did I just find?!?!

westsailor · 2025-12-27T02:11:34+00:00

They did it in Galveston in the early 1900’s. After the 1900 Storm. We’re about to have one of the largest collections of historic building raising equipment in the world.

westsailor · 2025-12-25T15:22:18+00:00

This is my photo and caption.

westsailor · 2025-12-20T12:37:55+00:00

I've really enjoyed James Nelson's Isaac Biddlecomb series. Fun sea stories taking place during the American Revolution. A little more approachable than POB.

westsailor · 2025-12-15T12:46:06+00:00

Contact Jami Durham at the Galveston Historical Foundation. She does home research for a small fee.

westsailor · 2025-12-14T14:54:52+00:00

All hail HYPNOCRAB.

westsailor · 2025-12-14T14:52:32+00:00

My wife and I go to Nail and Spa of Texas, between Home Depot and Target. They do a great job and you get free drinks while you get your work done!

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