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Subscribe here for more The Resourceful Sailor Asks “Does Size Matter?” Thank you to Josh Colvin and Small Craft Advisor for publishing a Resourceful Sailor piece about considerations of choosing what boat fits your heart and soul, published on Feb. 5, 2025. Small is relative, though a Flicka 20 has always fit the bill. Follow the link above for the full article and thanks for stopping by.

I love it when a plan comes together(80s reference.) Sampaguita did another overnight trip to get to Bonita Cove, Mission Bay, from Dana Point. We had used up our five days anchoring allowance in Dana Point in our holding pattern as we wait for the Baja HaHa boats to leave San Diego. My understanding is we’re allowed three days here, which means I’ll move to San Diego Bay on Monday, the day… Read More

Sampaguita. Sam′pə gē′tə. What a beautiful name that no one can understand on the radio, at least here in the States. It’s not any better on the telephone, or in person, for that matter. All of the Harbor Patrols encountered so far are at a loss with it. It is also noted they have all been white. I mention this because Spanish speakers do not have any trouble with it. Nor Filipinos…. Read More