Sailing With Josh
Explorations and experiences of sailing and living aboard.
It’s the time of year when the wind blows hard, the weather turns yucky, the days are short, and boats are neglected. Make sure yours will ride it out with style...
Thanks again to Josh and Small Craft Advisor for keeping The Resourceful Sailor alive. This edition reviews how racing on a small foredeck with no lifelines helped me gain more confidence...
A photo of a salty geezer and a salty boat just turned up. This is upon arrival in Port Angeles after 60 days at sea from the Marquesas, And another installment...
The presentation, A Flicka 20’s Pacific Odyssey, commenced on March 12, 2025 at the Port Townsend Sailing Association clubhouse in Port Townsend. Thank you to everyone who made it out. I...
Sailing With Josh & The Resourceful Sailor Present: A Flicka 20’s Pacific Odyssey Wednesday, March 12, 2025 5:30pm – FOOD/SNACKS 6:00pm – SHOW 7:30pm – RECEPTION FREE FOR EVERYONE! @ The...
Here are a couple videos about lowering masts on small sailboats for the DIY folks. First, a keel-stepped mast using a gin pole. Courtesy of the Port Townsend Sailing Association. Video:...
Sampaguita sits quietly at anchor off the bell tower in Port Townsend. Arriving at 1800 local time, July 8, she sailed up to anchor in a light west wind. A few...
This is a bit of a feedback loop, but upon discovering their generous words, I raised their colors. Sampaguita sits at anchor in a windy and choppy La Paz anchorage. Her...
Say that three times fast. Sampaguita and I are still resting here at Twin Harbors. For logistical reasons, we decided there was no rush to get to San Diego. The Baja...
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...
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