by Eric Aaland | Jan 16, 2011 | Aurion, Photos |
When we first looked at our new Islander 28 we were happy to see it had what I call an old school clinometer. Unhappily, when we closed it had been taken out. Dang. Anyway, now I am on a quest to find a replacement and I’m not having much luck. Here is a picture of...
by Eric Aaland | Jan 9, 2011 | Aurion |
So, as some of you may have noticed, I’ve been a little lackadaisical on updating the site. Frankly I’m struggling a bit because the main premise for this website and the byline as well is “One sailor’s Quest for the Perfect Sailboat.” Well now that we have purchased...
by Eric Aaland | Dec 23, 2010 | Capt. Puffy Pants, Tales of the Sail |
A Sailing Carol – Or a Visit from St. Puffy by Captain Puffy Pants Twas the night before Christmas and all through the boat, not a sailor was stirring not even a goat. The foulies were hung in the wet locker with care, In the hopes that sleep soon would be there. ....
by Eric Aaland | Dec 4, 2010 | Gear Reviews, Videos |
I just got a new Android phone and was looking at some of the zillion apps that are available and ran across this one from Google and thought this would be something really cool to have out on the boat next summer. We anchor out a lot and look up at the beautiful...
by Eric Aaland | Nov 27, 2010 | Tall Ships |
Click the image above to take a look at my new Boatdejour.com Tall Ships 2011 Calendar available through Cafepress.com. The calendar includes two images from our winning photographer, Amelia Watson from our earlier contest. The first is the cover photo, yes it’s that...
