The world can be powered by wind, water and sun alone. Mark Z. Jacobson You’d think there would be a simple formula to calculate the power that a set of sails can generate in a a given amount of wind . But then you would be wrong. I did find the following after doing aContinue reading “Sail Power and Famous Birthdays”
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Brother Bob
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward So my brother Bob is a realist. It fits, he’s an engineer and has been adjusting sails of one sort of another his whole life. Our parents somehow predicted his lifelong passion before he wasContinue reading “Brother Bob”
Cruz Bay
The channel is known only to the natives; so that if any stranger should enter into the bay without one of their pilots he would run great danger of shipwreck. Thomas More Thomas was not really speaking of Cruz Bay, nevertheless , it’s probably not a great idea for a visitor to cruise by yachtContinue reading “Cruz Bay”
Social Distancing
The reason that fish form schools, birds form flocks, and bees form swarms is that they are smarter together than they would be apart. They don’t take a vote; they don’t take a poll: they form a system. They are all interactive and make a decision together in real time. Louis B. Rosenberg I thinkContinue reading “Social Distancing”
And Now for Something Completely different
Getting married was the best thing I’ve ever done. Megan Fox I don’t know Megan Fox but I share the sentiment. Alex and Laura … sitting in a tree . Engaged today . Congratulations. Mom and I are so happy for you! Nuff said.
George Dog Island
Seldom, very seldom, does complete truth belong to any human disclosure; seldom can it happen that something is not a little disguised, or a little mistaken. Jane Austen This is SeaSea viewed form the beach of George Dog Island in March 2020. In the background is West George Island and Scrub Island . The dogContinue reading “George Dog Island”
Little Fishies
“No human being, however great, or powerful, was ever so free as a fish.” John Ruskin As crazy and complicated as our world can be , the notion that a dip in Maho Bay can put all those troubles to rest , is therapeutic. Just be sure to partake in the minimal effective dose andContinue reading “Little Fishies”
Surprise !
” If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor. ” Eleanor Roosevelt 6/24/2020 . Sandy and I returned from the 10 day shake down voyage of SeaSea on March 12 2020. No significant problems . We are thrilled with our new boat. She is just about perfect and the islandsContinue reading “Surprise !”
Ram Head St John, USVI
Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye. Helen Keller Not sure Ram Head is what Helen Keller had in mind when she said the above , but its a pretty good description of what this south east point on St John , USVI has been doing forContinue reading “Ram Head St John, USVI”
Drunk Bay
People who drink to drown their sorrow should be told that sorrow knows how to swim. Ann Landers Drunk bay is on of my favorite places anywhere, because its so unexpected . Walk a couple hundred yards from the beautiful quintessential white sand and calm turquoise water of Salt Pond Beach and you will findContinue reading “Drunk Bay”
Sailing Sea Sea 