Willamette Sleigh Ride

“’Tis advertised in Boston, New York, and Buffalo,” I sang at the top of my lungs, “five hundred brave Americans, … More

Down to the River

I hate cars, but I love boats. Without gas power, it can be a challenge for a guy who lives … More

Soon after I brought in the morning paper, a big sucker hole opened in the clouds. I didn’t believe the … More

When I tell fellow sailors that I keep a log for my 18-foot sail and oar boat, they mostly look … More

You get a little of everything in the South Salish Sea, but most of all you get solitude. There’s a … More

I’m not a liveaboard. My house doesn’t float, it doesn’t overlook the water, nor does it look like any boat … More