Sailing With Josh

Sampaguita is tucked away in Morro Bay while the wind makes a ruckus off shore. Presently at anchor in the tidal estuary swinging one way then the other, while the afternoon...

Well, they’ve done it again. ‘Lectronic Latitude and Latitude 38 have published another Resourceful Sailor piece. I can’t be more grateful. This one is about reviving 80s technology and using it...

A special thank you to Casey and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club for hosting Sampaguita, and a shout out to Roland Nikles, the president of the Port Townsend Sailing Association, for...

Sampaguita en route from Port Townsend, WA to San Francisco, CA sailing wing and wing, (though I prefer orejas de burro) on a beautiful day. The Windpilot does the steering, the...

This happens every afternoon as the thermal westerlies kick in. It feels like I’m in a M. Night Shyamalan movie. I’m planning my escape under and out of the Golden Gate....

Well, no records broken here, unless it’s for the slowest transit. 🤣 But what do you expect from the runt of the cruising world. One overnight in Eureka. Lots of calm....

If you would like to support Sampaguita in her voyage, she’s a boat, and always demanding something. Donations can be made via PayPal or Zelle: wheelersf@hotmail.com Thank you. Thanks for checking...

Sampaguita sits anchored in Humboldt Bay with CoHo Ho-Ho-ers. While she’s not one, they are out in force. I’m willing to bet it’s her first visit to California. While she’s a...

There is no wrong answer! Give a shout out to your favorite tool and why. It could be years in the defining or a ‘what have you done for me lately’...