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Sampaguita Awaits In Morro Bay

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 winds fair or fight her. It’s Sampaguita’s first time in Morro Bay and she’s learning as she goes. Her entrance was a non-event, but it looks like her escape will be the challenge. The ruckus outside has been building swells, and… Read More

Category: 2023 Voyage, Culture, Gear & Maintenance, Life in 240 Inches, Overnight Trips, Wildlife Tags: Anchor, bar, California, estuary, Flicka 20 sailboat, harbor patrol, moorage, Morro Bay, shore access, USCG

The Resourceful Sailor Revives An Apelco Ranger 360 Depth Sounder

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 for good. A special thanks to editors Monica and Tim for keeping it alive. I recently met Monica and her husband Jay in Sausalito when Sampaguita and I happened to sail into town. They rolled out the red carpet for me,… Read More

Category: 2023 Voyage, Culture, Gear & Maintenance, Life in 240 Inches, Overnight Trips, The Resourceful Sailor Series, Wildlife Tags: anchoring, Buoy, California, depth Sounder, Lectronic Latitude, Morro Bay, sailing

Sampaguita Visits California

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 workhorse, her skipper needed a good solid rest. Hopefully that is just about to come.

Category: 2023 Voyage, Culture, Life in 240 Inches, Overnight Trips Tags: adventure, California, channel, eureka, Lectronic Latitude, San Francisco, voyage