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Here’s a classic (can I say that?) called “Life in 240 Inches.” It first appeared in 48 North magazine in the spring of 2019 and was re-published by Small Craft Advisor on January 29, 2026. I found it interesting to see how living aboard Sampaguita developed in the years since. Click HERE to be redirected to the article. Thanks for stopping by.
When other boaters learn that I live on a 1985 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20, a 20-foot sailboat, they tend to raise their eyebrows. For the record, it’s not a stunt. The answer to the title is simple. I could not justify the expense of renting an apartment, marina fees, and paying for a boat’s upkeep. None of those could be considered an investment with the hope of monetary return. I was on the… Read More
In the morning I went for a paddle in the kayak out to English Bay. I ate a snack, window shopped at the Maritime Museum and checked out the boats tenuously anchored there. It was a good bit of exercise, paddling there against the northerly breeze but this meant the ride back was easy. It was fun to see all of the boats and shoreline attractions. It is just another form of… Read More
sailingwithjosh
Sailing With Josh 