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 13, 2010 | Events, General, Videos |
I know I’m a few days late on this, but just thought these two videos should be seen. Living as we do near the big lake, and aspiring to one day sail there, these videos are sobering to say the least. The Edmund Fitzgerald went down the night of November 10th, 1975....
by Eric Aaland | Apr 16, 2010 | Videos |
So here’s an interesting ad from the folks at Pettit Paint. Now that we are looking into keeping our p & j (pride & joy), Bella in a slip I am learning all about bottom paints and such. I love seeing every one moving towards eco -friendly products from paints to...
by Eric Aaland | Mar 30, 2010 | Education, Videos |
I found this to be an informative video concerning backstay tension, which I’m just starting to learn about. Our current sailboat does not have a backstay tensioner, but I want to know as much as I can about all the different sail controls. what you know about one...
by Eric Aaland | Mar 30, 2010 | Videos |
So here is a video I like. Motivates me to persevere till we can be out on the water again. I have never seen anything like this before, there must be at least a hundred or so dolphins. Incredible. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5jl6uc4y6M
by Eric Aaland | Mar 21, 2010 | Education, Videos |
So here we are, it is officially spring. The vernal equinox was yesterday, socks are out for another season of sun and fun on the sailboat. But yet, there is a problem. You see, there is this pesky ice on our lake that is standing in the way. Not to worry though, as I...
