Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Tool Chest: Heat Pen
2019-08-13 Update:
2019-09-08 Ordered:
See my review comments on Amazon.
2019-09-08 Ordered:
A new bit of kit I've ordered for the ship's tool chest - for some electrical projects - that require heat shrink tubing
Amazon: mofa emboss Heat Pen,Mini Heat Gun,Hot Air Pen Tools Shrink Pen with Stand For DIY Embossing And Drying Paint Multi-Purpose Electric Heating Nozzle 130W 110V (White,Blue)
- Material: ABS Plastic
- Length: approx. 19cm
- Power Cable: approx. 1m
- Working temp.: 200 ℃
- Power: 130W
- Voltage: 110V 50-60HZ
- Weight: approx. 204g
- Plug Type: US Plug
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Wire Crimping
References:
Crimping Tools:
Heat Shrink Connectors:
Heat Shrink Tools :
- First Choice: (re: I'm always concerned about amp load on the boat's 30AM circuit...)
- Second Choice:
- Alternatives to Possibly Consider:
- NEX Mini Hot Air Gun, 110V 300W
- Chandler Tool Embossing Heat Gun - 300 Watt - Dual-Temperature Professional Heat Tool
- Mini Hot Air Gun, ZeopoCase Portable Mini Heat Gun (300W) Multi Function Electrical Heat Tool
- Heat-Gun-Vinyl-Heat-Shrink Rework Station iHGun-1 650W Accuracy Air Force and Temperature Adjustable LED Display by Maxwel Manufacturing
- MotoCare 0503054 Precision Heat Gun Tool, 650°F Temperature by Wagner Spraytech
- Studio Precision Heat Gun by Wagner Spraytech
- 110V Hot Air Solder Blower YOUYUE 8858 SMT Rework Station Optional portable Heat Gun Welding Tools With 3 Nozzles by YOUYUE
- Professional Heat Gun 1600W 122℉~1112℉(50℃~600℃) - Adjustable 7 Heat Levels with 3 Temp-settings, 4 Nozzle Attachments, Unique Cooling Mode, Soft Rubbrized Handle(Working Time Over 500 Hrs) - HGP73AC by TACKLIFE
Videos:
NOTE: I've posted a comment on this video, with suggestions for redoing it.
LED Light Upgrades (interior)
A
trip to West Marine today - picked-up two main cabin lights
And, picked-up an extra
...to install in the v-berth (90 mA)
The port/starboard LED navigation lights that West Marine had in stock today were not quite right. Will check Amazon and see about ordering them later.
- 24 LED (85 mA white, 33 mA red)
- 36 LED (30 mA)
And, picked-up an extra
- 24 LED (90 mA) cabin light
...to install in the v-berth (90 mA)
The port/starboard LED navigation lights that West Marine had in stock today were not quite right. Will check Amazon and see about ordering them later.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
CAL 2-46 - Hideous Floating Boxcar
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You must understand something.
- I love boats.
- "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
- Therefore, I may not be quite rational in my views regarding this particular boat
I have found beauty in all manner of boats. Sailboats. Powerboats. Short boats. Long Boats. Narrow boats. Skinny boats. Plump and wide boats. Wooden boats. Steel boats. Fiberglass boats. Ships. Trawlers. Day Sailors. Dinghies. Even, Tugboats.
But, there is one boat that I have never been able to muster even the slightest admiration for...
Each and every one that I have ever seen elicits only one visceral reaction: It is a hideous monstrosity...
If given one for free - i would sell it immediately. And, if all paths to unload it were for naught - then I think that I might very well seek to burn and sink it - or, at least consign it to a landfill.
I don't know if I have ever found a sailboat that was more ugly, and ungainly, than the blighted CAL 2-46.
It makes me think that the designer had a fond fetish fantasy of sailing a train boxcar (or, perhaps a shipping container) - and the very concept of elegance completely escaped him...
Reviews
Each and every one that I have ever seen elicits only one visceral reaction: It is a hideous monstrosity...
If given one for free - i would sell it immediately. And, if all paths to unload it were for naught - then I think that I might very well seek to burn and sink it - or, at least consign it to a landfill.
I don't know if I have ever found a sailboat that was more ugly, and ungainly, than the blighted CAL 2-46.
It makes me think that the designer had a fond fetish fantasy of sailing a train boxcar (or, perhaps a shipping container) - and the very concept of elegance completely escaped him...
Reviews
Examples:
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Friday, July 26, 2019
The Ways of the Seafaring Tribes
I am more comfortable leaving a harbor, than navigating within its restricted waterways...
I feel a greater sense of safety as I depart a harbor - heading out for deep ocean, than approaching land - or entering a harbor (unless I am fleeing the edge of a a storm at sea)
Being far off at sea - looking around at nothing but water - with no ships or land in sight - fills me with peace - and after the third day at sea - I enter into "a state of grace" with the sea.
I am
more comfortable among those who are masters of their own ships - than
navigating the ways of some of the dirt dwellers.
For those who seek the sea, must be, by necessity, self-reliant and able-bodied.
Those among the dirt dwellers - who are always dependent on a hand-out - will never be able to know the ways of the sea - for she demands an entry price before she grants the boon of passing over her waves.
For those that seek to always blame others for their own unpreparedness - who would embark upon a journey or venture without proper forethought, preparation, and planning - who fail to master the required skills of their craft, equipment, and tools - could never possibly last long upon the sea.
To be sure, there are pirates and scoundrels upon the sea - but there is a great filtering process that impedes their ranks from growing unbounded - which is not so readily found among the tribes of the dirt dwellers.
The sea judges all - and its judgement is absolute and final. There is no favoritism shown - no advantage bequeathed by power, title, lineage, or who you may know.
The scales of judgement are fair and balanced.
For those who seek the sea, must be, by necessity, self-reliant and able-bodied.
Those among the dirt dwellers - who are always dependent on a hand-out - will never be able to know the ways of the sea - for she demands an entry price before she grants the boon of passing over her waves.
For those that seek to always blame others for their own unpreparedness - who would embark upon a journey or venture without proper forethought, preparation, and planning - who fail to master the required skills of their craft, equipment, and tools - could never possibly last long upon the sea.
To be sure, there are pirates and scoundrels upon the sea - but there is a great filtering process that impedes their ranks from growing unbounded - which is not so readily found among the tribes of the dirt dwellers.
The sea judges all - and its judgement is absolute and final. There is no favoritism shown - no advantage bequeathed by power, title, lineage, or who you may know.
The scales of judgement are fair and balanced.
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Northwest Maritime Center: Japanese River Boat Building Workshop
Daily, Aug 24 - Aug 28
https://www.facebook.com/events/1769531903149057/
https://nwmaritime.org/events/japanese-river-boatbuilding/
Taught by Douglas Brooks
https://www.facebook.com/events/1769531903149057/
https://nwmaritime.org/events/japanese-river-boatbuilding/
Taught by Douglas Brooks
Northwest Maritime Center
431 Water St, Port Townsend, Washington 98368
Friday, July 5, 2019
Let's Call Him Benny
Many years ago, in another time and another place, in another marina - I had a dock neighbor. Let's call him Benny.
He was, as he would frequently tell everyone - a __great__ marine mechanic.
He lived aboard his older, dilapidated, powerboat - and always seemed to be out of work.
In between bouts of extreme drunken benders - he could frequently be found badgering people in the marina - trying to persuade them to let him do some engine maintenance on their boats.
I noted that in all the years I knew Benny, not once did he ever get the engine on his power boat to run. Not. Once.
Benny had what is technically known as, "a high Ick factor".
It could have been the way he spoke disparagingly of all of the boat yards that had fired him...and of the other boat owners in the marina....
Or, it could be how he threatened and cursed someone on the dock who declined his offer to work on their engine.
Or, it could have been his carefree disregard for ethical behavior...
I was always cordial with Benny - and would engage in his banter.
He could be quite sincere and charming, sometimes. Especially when not in a drunken stupor.
Benny always made me think of the character of "Michael" in the movie, The Perfect Storm.
One late evening, as I was returning to the marina after a long day working in a client office - I noticed Benny was cleaning some fresh catch. It was a squid - and he planned to use it in a pasta dish he was cooking for dinner. He invited me to join him aboard his boat for dinner. I was so caught off guard - that I found myself mumbling an acceptance.
Now, you have to understand something. Benny was near-destitute poor - and here he was, offering to share his meager evening meal with me. That had a profound impact on my impression of him as a human being. This was a man, who had so little, possessed an abundance of a character train that I hold in high regard:
I managed to rummage up a bottle of red wine from my galley - and joined him aboard his boat.
Over a few glasses of wine, Benny shared with me some of the stories from his life. I don't recall whether it was time he spent in the Merchant Marine - or perhaps it was the U.S. Navy - but he had spent time at sea. And so, my esteem for him was further elevated.
Benny was never an intentionally evil person.
I don't think he ever consciously meant to offend people (in general).
He was just a down-on-his-luck fellow, struggling to get by - who probably suffered from some severe personality quirks (or, was simply burdened with some serious anti-social behaviors - or, suffered from a serious lack of lack of anger management skills) - which continued to confound his desire to find work. Although, from my vantage point - and direct observation - over an almost 2 year period - I would challenge anyone who might have asserted that he had a strong work ethic. At the heart of the matter, I believe Benny was just a marginally good-natured boat-bum.
Benny also had what I would consider to be a flexible understanding of ethics. Let me explain.
I remember (with horror) the time Benny suggested he could remove and clean the injectors from my diesel engine - which he claimed was the root cause of the minor smoke issue I had mentioned to him in passing. But, I also knew of another boat owner - who had had Benny remove his injectors for a similar cleaning (having paid Benny in advance) - but was seeming to have ongoing problems with getting Vinny to complete the job - and reinstall them. Benny seemed to think he should be paid a bit more money for the job.
Another time, someone in the marina had paid Benny to do some work on their boat - and had given Benny the combination to the lock on his boat. One day, in some conversation that I overhead - Benny suggested that he could just go to that guy's boat and borrow some of his tools (for some other work he was offering to do for another boat owner). Going aboard someone's boat - for any purpose - other than what they have agreed to pay him for - is a violation of ethics in my view. Taking tools off a boat - for use elsewhere - was not something he should even have considered doing.
Near the end of my stay at that marina - Benny was evicted for non-payment of his slip fees.
I have no idea where Benny is today - but I imagine him sitting in a bar, somewhere around a dingy waterfront wharf - drinking heavily - and still complaining about his most recent job termination.
In some other parallel universe, Benny might have been Captain Ron's younger brother.
He was, as he would frequently tell everyone - a __great__ marine mechanic.
He lived aboard his older, dilapidated, powerboat - and always seemed to be out of work.
In between bouts of extreme drunken benders - he could frequently be found badgering people in the marina - trying to persuade them to let him do some engine maintenance on their boats.
I noted that in all the years I knew Benny, not once did he ever get the engine on his power boat to run. Not. Once.
Benny had what is technically known as, "a high Ick factor".
It could have been the way he spoke disparagingly of all of the boat yards that had fired him...and of the other boat owners in the marina....
Or, it could be how he threatened and cursed someone on the dock who declined his offer to work on their engine.
Or, it could have been his carefree disregard for ethical behavior...
I was always cordial with Benny - and would engage in his banter.
He could be quite sincere and charming, sometimes. Especially when not in a drunken stupor.
Benny always made me think of the character of "Michael" in the movie, The Perfect Storm.
One late evening, as I was returning to the marina after a long day working in a client office - I noticed Benny was cleaning some fresh catch. It was a squid - and he planned to use it in a pasta dish he was cooking for dinner. He invited me to join him aboard his boat for dinner. I was so caught off guard - that I found myself mumbling an acceptance.
Now, you have to understand something. Benny was near-destitute poor - and here he was, offering to share his meager evening meal with me. That had a profound impact on my impression of him as a human being. This was a man, who had so little, possessed an abundance of a character train that I hold in high regard:
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I managed to rummage up a bottle of red wine from my galley - and joined him aboard his boat.
Over a few glasses of wine, Benny shared with me some of the stories from his life. I don't recall whether it was time he spent in the Merchant Marine - or perhaps it was the U.S. Navy - but he had spent time at sea. And so, my esteem for him was further elevated.
Benny was never an intentionally evil person.
I don't think he ever consciously meant to offend people (in general).
He was just a down-on-his-luck fellow, struggling to get by - who probably suffered from some severe personality quirks (or, was simply burdened with some serious anti-social behaviors - or, suffered from a serious lack of lack of anger management skills) - which continued to confound his desire to find work. Although, from my vantage point - and direct observation - over an almost 2 year period - I would challenge anyone who might have asserted that he had a strong work ethic. At the heart of the matter, I believe Benny was just a marginally good-natured boat-bum.
Benny also had what I would consider to be a flexible understanding of ethics. Let me explain.
I remember (with horror) the time Benny suggested he could remove and clean the injectors from my diesel engine - which he claimed was the root cause of the minor smoke issue I had mentioned to him in passing. But, I also knew of another boat owner - who had had Benny remove his injectors for a similar cleaning (having paid Benny in advance) - but was seeming to have ongoing problems with getting Vinny to complete the job - and reinstall them. Benny seemed to think he should be paid a bit more money for the job.
Another time, someone in the marina had paid Benny to do some work on their boat - and had given Benny the combination to the lock on his boat. One day, in some conversation that I overhead - Benny suggested that he could just go to that guy's boat and borrow some of his tools (for some other work he was offering to do for another boat owner). Going aboard someone's boat - for any purpose - other than what they have agreed to pay him for - is a violation of ethics in my view. Taking tools off a boat - for use elsewhere - was not something he should even have considered doing.
Near the end of my stay at that marina - Benny was evicted for non-payment of his slip fees.
I have no idea where Benny is today - but I imagine him sitting in a bar, somewhere around a dingy waterfront wharf - drinking heavily - and still complaining about his most recent job termination.
In some other parallel universe, Benny might have been Captain Ron's younger brother.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
2019 Photo of 1963 35 ft Pearson Alberg
July 2019: Going on 56 years...she has aged remarkably well..
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Friday, June 28, 2019
Sometimes Life Gives You A [***REDACTED***] Marina Neighbor
Just watched a 34 ft. Columbia sailboat (my port-side dock neighbor) - with an electric engine conversion - careening wildly in the channel behind my boat - as they still can't seem to quite figure out basic seamanship skills.
Later, the belt on the drive jumped - they lost propulsion - and were last seen careening into boats near the ramp going up to the parking lot.
Why haven't they done sufficient testing while still tied to their slip? Why subject the rest of the marina to the terror of their slap-dash maneuvering skills?
Later, the belt on the drive jumped - they lost propulsion - and were last seen careening into boats near the ramp going up to the parking lot.
Why haven't they done sufficient testing while still tied to their slip? Why subject the rest of the marina to the terror of their slap-dash maneuvering skills?
This is probably the 3rd or 4th time they've demonstrated their "Gilligan-esque" boating skills for the marina community.
Why don't they have a Boat Hook on board?
They should seriously consider investing in a BoatUS Unlimited Gold Towing Membership ($159 year)
Why don't they have a Boat Hook on board?
They should seriously consider investing in a BoatUS Unlimited Gold Towing Membership ($159 year)
"Wrong-Way" would be a good name for their boat - or perhaps after their next accident investigation - perhaps "Ramming Speed!"
This is a couple, two millennial's - who are the most self-centered, obnoxious, bro-culture [***REDACTED***] I've ever encountered in the sailing community.
They leave the dock cart on the finger of their slip after they are finished using it (instead of returning it to the ramp area, where they are supposed to be left). I've yet to thank them properly for that near misadventure I had at 2am one night, in the dark of a moonless night, nearly falling over the cart they were too lazy to return.
They regularly unload things into the middle of the main dock thorough-fare (NOT in their slip finger) - obstructing everyone's access.
They regularly unload things into the middle of the main dock thorough-fare (NOT in their slip finger) - obstructing everyone's access.
They've left so much crap floating around their boat - that the marina recently threatened to evict and fine them if they didn't immediately correct the situation (note: They live about 10 hours away, by car)
They have hooked up two water hoses to both spigots - even when I've told them one of those is supposed to be for my slip.
They leave their Alexa speaker on deck, playing loud radio channels.
I usually avoid giving them any suggestions or helpful advice - but one day they were really screwing something up winding their jib's roller furling - and the look they gave me when I tried to be helpful was: "You don't know anything".
My starboard neighbor - a crotchety old guy - with a pristine power boat (must be at least $350K) - just said he would use dynamite to "blow the shit out of their boat" if they come careening toward his boat. He takes "Get Off My Lawn!" to a whole new level. Ha ha.
At least I like him - he maintains his vessel, cleans-up after himself. Knows how to safely operate and maneuver his vessel. Is considerate of his neighbors. And he spends almost every weekend maintaining his engines.
But some days...I find yet another aspect of his personality that I like, even more.
At least I like him - he maintains his vessel, cleans-up after himself. Knows how to safely operate and maneuver his vessel. Is considerate of his neighbors. And he spends almost every weekend maintaining his engines.
But some days...I find yet another aspect of his personality that I like, even more.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
PEX Tubing and SharkBite Fittings?
An interesting suggestion:
And...
A brief overview...
Additional Resources:
- From the Workbench: Sharks Bite?
- PEX tubing and SharkBite fittings can make leaking plumbing systems sound.
- https://www.passagemaker.com/the-vetus-maxwell-workbench/sharks-bite
And...
A brief overview...
Additional Resources:
- https://www.homedepot.com/b/Plumbing-Pipe-Fittings-Pipe-PEX-Pipe/N-5yc1vZ1z18i33
- https://www.homedepot.com/b/Plumbing-Pipe-Fittings/SharkBite/N-5yc1vZbqpfZ4n3
- https://www.lowes.com/pl/PEX-pipe-fittings-Pipe-fittings-Plumbing/4294822026
Saturday, June 22, 2019
SV Anasazi Girl
The 7 members of the family aboard SV Anasazi Girl (s an Open 40 designed by Finot-Conq.) - have amazing adventures to tell.
Somira Sao, a survivor of Cambodia, is an amazing photographer...
They experienced a dismasting in the Southern Ocean in 2014
They have a a business they formed in Chile, Anasasi LTDA
Somira Sao, a survivor of Cambodia, is an amazing photographer...
They experienced a dismasting in the Southern Ocean in 2014
They have a a business they formed in Chile, Anasasi LTDA
Thursday, June 6, 2019
An Interesting Character: Leo Sampson Goolden
A true craftsman, a true romantic - and a salty sailor.
The story that is unfolding is one of inspiration.
Yachting World Magazine:
Leo's Story, Part-1
The story that is unfolding is one of inspiration.
Yachting World Magazine:
Some great stories on his site...
- "...on a mission to rebuild a 107-year old English sailing yacht called Tally Ho. Designed by Albert Strange in 1909, she is a well-known and important historic vessel – but after many adventures she was left in a remote port in Oregon to rot for decades, despite some valiant attempts to rescue her. I bought her and moved her to the Olympic Peninsular earlier this year, and am now starting to rebuild her from the keel up..."
- http://sampsonboat.co.uk/tally-ho-will-sail-again/
Sampson Boat Co YouTube Channel - has great videos
Leo's Story, Part-1
Leo's Story, Part-2
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Removing Rust Stains on Deck
Due to ongoing drought conditions in recent years - there have been strident admonishments from my marina's management to avoid any unnecessary use of water - and so, there have been long stretches between washing the deck down.
In the interim, a spattering pattern of orange rust stains appeared on the bow of the deck - possibly caused by the anchor and/or chain - but also possibly caused by insect & spider droppings (apparently) - and I discovered some kind of a nest under the bow roller platform.
Using a stiff brush, II tried scrubbing with:
Another product that I may try in the future:
I would be very interested in hearing what others have found to work - please post your comments below.
In the interim, a spattering pattern of orange rust stains appeared on the bow of the deck - possibly caused by the anchor and/or chain - but also possibly caused by insect & spider droppings (apparently) - and I discovered some kind of a nest under the bow roller platform.
Using a stiff brush, II tried scrubbing with:
- Soap & Water (result: no improvement)
- Vinegar (result: no improvement)
- Oxi Clean (result: some improvement)
- Star Brite Spider and Bird Stain Remover - (result: Much Improved)
Another product that I may try in the future:
I would be very interested in hearing what others have found to work - please post your comments below.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Jean-Jacques Savin Completes 128 day passage across Atlantic Ocean
"Jean-Jacques Savin, a 72-year-old former military parachutist and pilot who just completed the voyage from the Canary Islands (off the coast of Morocco) to an island in the Caribbean"
"His barrel was made of resin-coated plywood, built by two French barrel makers. The measurements worked out to 10 feet long and 6.8 feet across"
" his voyage lasted 128 days,"
"he landed on St. Eustatius."
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Michael (Mike) Wilson of SV Tortue - Eight Bells
https://www.noonsite.com/report/mazatlan-cruisers-guide/#comment-5522
His name was Michael (Mike) P. Wilson - a British ex-pat, who lived aboard his sailboat (Tortue) in Mazatlan Mexico.
2019-01-24, @Bloomer: "Sadly, Mike Wilson passed away late last year and is no longer able to maintain the Mazatlan Cruiser's Guide. It has been taken over by Ray Watson of Mazatlan Yacht Sales (mazmarine.com) and is downloadable on the home page of his site."
His name was Michael (Mike) P. Wilson - a British ex-pat, who lived aboard his sailboat (Tortue) in Mazatlan Mexico.
Mike, in 2007, Marina Mazatlan, (c) Kelvin D. Meeks
He was a professional marine engineer (Dip. Mech./Mar. Eng. U.K.) - who had obtained additional certifications to perform marine surveys (one of the few surveyors in Mexico authorized to perform surveys for Lloyds of London). He studied in Liverpool England.
Over 30 years of sailing the world's oceans - during one period of his life, he was a yacht captain for one of Paul Allen's boats.
Over 30 years of sailing the world's oceans - during one period of his life, he was a yacht captain for one of Paul Allen's boats.
His services were often retained by insurance companies - after major hurricanes in Mexico - to provide his survey reports for insurance claims.
Mike and Tortue were in La Paz, Baja Sur - in September 2003 - when Hurricane Marty devastated the marina.The pictures he showed me were incredible. Here are some links to details of that event:
Mike and Tortue were in La Paz, Baja Sur - in September 2003 - when Hurricane Marty devastated the marina.The pictures he showed me were incredible. Here are some links to details of that event:
- https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/EP132003_Marty.pdf
- https://www.latitude38.com/LectronicLat/2003/0903/Sept26/Sept26.html
- https://www.latitude38.com/LectronicLat/2003/0903/Sept23/Sept23.html
- http://www.svmirador.net/MartyQuestionsAnswered.htm
In 1996 he semi settled down and founded Mexicolder Tropical Yacht Refrigeration:
We met in 2004 - the morning I arrived after completing a slow sailing passage from La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico - to the Marina Mazatlan harbor. In the open air palapa restaurant on the Isla - we bonded over breakfast and coffee.
He was one of those few people that I've met - and known instantly - that he was one of the good guys.
Over many years - and many trips back to Mazatlan - I spent great evenings in his company - either via his gracious hosting/cooking aboard his sailboat (Tortue) - or at my invitation to join me in local restaurants - the beach-side restaurant of Hotel Playa Mazatlan being my favorite place.
As was our tradition with every dinner, we savored a few bottles of wine, and we shared stories from our travels and adventures - we shared stories of laughter and regret, of triumphs - and misadventures, of mostly joy - and yet some of the sorrow that must naturally be reaped through a long life lived to the full - and thereby came to know one another as brothers - and our friendship grew and deepened over the years.
Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve was the time of year that we usually would catch-up with each other over a Skype call...often, near midnight.
But, in December 2018 - as Christmas approached...he never responded...
As was our tradition with every dinner, we savored a few bottles of wine, and we shared stories from our travels and adventures - we shared stories of laughter and regret, of triumphs - and misadventures, of mostly joy - and yet some of the sorrow that must naturally be reaped through a long life lived to the full - and thereby came to know one another as brothers - and our friendship grew and deepened over the years.
Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve was the time of year that we usually would catch-up with each other over a Skype call...often, near midnight.
But, in December 2018 - as Christmas approached...he never responded...
His was a quick wit - and a child-like appreciation for silly jokes.
He had little patience for fools - and could be harsh in his judgement of those who set sail upon the ocean without proper preparation and training.
But, his was a kind heart - and he was a loyal friend.
He was always quick to help a friend - whether to lend a hand, or share his knowledge and expertise.
He had little patience for fools - and could be harsh in his judgement of those who set sail upon the ocean without proper preparation and training.
But, his was a kind heart - and he was a loyal friend.
He was always quick to help a friend - whether to lend a hand, or share his knowledge and expertise.
His partner was Melissa Harter, for the last many years (although I've been told she left him seven months before he passed)...but when I met him in 2004, he was still married to Misuzu Yagi Wilson, until their separation sometime in late 2006 (they never finalized the divorce).
He was my friend.
He is no more.
And the world has grown a bit dimmer - because his light has been extinguished.
These are the links on the web that I have found that were the first clues that he had passed:
And the world has grown a bit dimmer - because his light has been extinguished.
These are the links on the web that I have found that were the first clues that he had passed:
- https://www.sailblogs.com/member/sailingmorningstar/455528
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223414037713454/permalink/1952945368093637
- [My thanks to Tesa Hayashi for sharing with me her photos of Tortue - and for confirming that the boat was left to Simon - who subsequently needed to sell it quickly]
Into the boundless ether, across all manifestations of the multi-verses - I send out this greeting to your soul & spirit my friend:
Michael Wilson,
Wherever ye may be,
Wherever ye may be,
Under whatsoever conditions ye may exist,
Peace Be Upon You, and About You My Friend.
The Memory of Your Friendship is Not Forgotten.
Update: 2019-06-13 Thursday
I've received a response to an inquiry - from Sue Richards (Noonesite.com) - she knew Mike, but was not aware of his passing - and graciously offered to post the link to this page in the Mazatlan section. Thank You Sue. (She also shared that she and Mike, as ex-pat Brits living in foreign lands, enjoyed Yorkshire Gold Tea).
Update: 2019-03-25 Wednesday
I've received an email today from Misuzu Yagi Wilson - and she provided some additional details, that were passed on to her by her friend, Neill Randle. Mike passed away on November 9th, 2018 - from a heart attack. After Mike's passing - his sister (Jane) joined his friends in Mazatlan and held a celebration of his life - and his ashes were spread at sea.
I've received an email today from Misuzu Yagi Wilson - and she provided some additional details, that were passed on to her by her friend, Neill Randle. Mike passed away on November 9th, 2018 - from a heart attack. After Mike's passing - his sister (Jane) joined his friends in Mazatlan and held a celebration of his life - and his ashes were spread at sea.
Marina Mazatlan Slip Rates - Annual Costs
I did some quick calculations to see what the average monthly slip rate would be for a 35 ft. long boat in Marina Mazatlan, based on today's prices - and factoring in the long-term discount for a 5 month summer rate:
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Salty John's Sailing Snippets book (free to download)
"Sailing Snippets covers many aspects of sailing from boat design to
heaving-to, from sailing naked to anchoring. There are many
illustrations."
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