Mine is a fishing family. Whether we are running lines off the stern, spear fishing or casting from the boat, we’re always fishing.
So, of course, we were fishing while we sailed as part of the 2015 Pacific Puddle Jump. Among our mini-group of boats a competition had been arranged; the boat to catch the biggest fish would be entitled to a beer from each other boat in the group. My family was excited about this competition: so excited we kept our lines in the water day and night, during good and bad weather. It was through this determination that we achieved our biggest and best fish tale yet.
It was just after midnight when I came off watch. I was tired and ready for sleep. Not that the watch had been difficult; the trade winds were comfortably pushing Lady Carolina along at 7 knots, and the moon was above the horizon, illuminating the seascape. Within seconds of my head hitting the pillow, my mom’s voice made its way to my half asleep ears. “Kyle, there’s a funny noise up here,” she shouted from the deck. I remained in my bunk, hoping she would forget about it, but no luck, as she persisted in nagging me awake to investigate.
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The Floating Classroom
Taking homeschooling to the high seas.
Adventures in Boat Buying
When all else fails, buy another boat
Seascape 18
A fast and simple sport boat that you can also cruise
Drilling Stainless Steel
How to make holes in a not-so-hard metal
Lost and Found
Stop! The ship you lose may be your own
Rick Tomlinson
Rick Tomlinson is one of yachting’s most accomplished photographers, but he is also an accomplished sailor.
Monster At Midnight
Mine is a fishing family. Whether we are running lines off the stern, spear fishing or casting from the boat, we’re always fishing.
Bring It On!
FIVE SAIL ING FRIENDS GO IN SEARCH OF HEAVY WEATHER — AND FIND IT
Wind Chicken Gone Wild
ON THEIR FIRST LONG OPEN-WATER PASSAGE, A SAILING COUPLE GETS INTO THE PROBLEM-SOLVING SIDE OF SAILING
Appendicitis Offshore
A stomach ache turns into a life-threatening emergency while on passage.