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AirBuddy Dive System Review: Fun but Fragile

Posted on June 8, 2022November 16, 2022 by Chuck B

The AirBuddy was great fun… while it worked. Unfortunately, mine died after about half a dozen dives or so. What happened?

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Solo Sail Mexico to Marquesas: One Second of Each Day

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by Chuck B

36 days crossing the Pacific solo from La Paz, Mexico to Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia—compressed into one second from each day.

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Package Held Hostage!

Posted on March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 by Chuck B

I don’t like to post disparaging content, but in this case it may save a fellow cruiser from grief.

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The Swiss Cheese Model 🧀

Posted on March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 by Chuck B

I recently learned of the “Swiss cheese model” put forth by James T. Reason. The idea is that there’s a number of steps between events and an undesirable outcome… multiple opportunities or defenses to avoid a poor outcome, in other words.

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Abandon Ship! ✨23

Posted on March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 by Chuck B

…practice! We launch a life raft to learn what to expect if we need to abandon ship.

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How to Get Worldwide Satellite Wind Observations (ASCAT) via Email

Posted on March 9, 2022March 10, 2022 by Chuck B

While cruising in Mexico, I have access to forecasts of various weather models through PredictWind and an Iridium GO. I can also obtain NOAA synoptic charts for the region. However, on a couple notable occasions, the forecasts—even when just hours ahead—differed significantly from real conditions.

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SV Sparklemuffin 2022 Trailer

Posted on March 8, 2022March 9, 2022 by Chuck B

New trailer for 2022! Stay tuned for cool adventures coming up. While you’re here, go to my YouTube channel and subscribe to follow along!

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Yanmar 3JH2E Heat Exchanger Installation, Step-by-Step with Photos

Posted on March 6, 2022April 13, 2022 by Chuck B

This is a follow-up to Yanmar 3JH2E Heat Exchanger Removal, Step-by-Step with Photos.

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New Crewmate? ✨22

Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 by Chuck B

Friends help non-skid the deck, plus a potential new crewmate emerges.

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Crossroads ✨21

Posted on February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 by Chuck B

An unexpected twist in the plot raises doubts about the journey.

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