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In case you missed it in ‘Lectronic Latitude, here it is in Small Craft Advisor. Thanks to Sugar Flanagan from Alcyone, Erik Brown from Left Coast Charters, and Bertram Levy from the neighborhood for helping make this happen. And thanks to Josh and Small Craft Advisor for republishing it. It is a charming story of a big boat helping a small boat remove its mast in Port Townsend. One classic and one… Read More

Thanks to Josh and Small Craft Advisor for republishing, The Resourceful Sailor Reinstalls a Classic Electronic Autopilot, on July, 30, 2025. It’s the story of reviving an 80’s classic autopilot for Sampaguita, a 1985 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20. Click Here > > The Resourceful Sailor Reinstalls a Classic Electronic Autopilot This installment of The Resourceful Sailor first appeared in ‘Lectronic Latitude on July 17, 2023.

On Day 3, I went from Mats Mats to Port Townsend via the Port Townsend Canal and Port Hadlock.  I originally planned to take my time in leaving, but upon checking the current chart for the Port Townsend Canal, I realized it would change to a flood earlier than I originally expected. The VHF weather forecast also said it would be blowing 20-25 knots from the South which would have these two… Read More