First Look (aka photos)
Background SV Frog and Puffin is a Kelsall Suncat 40, a proven design from the late 80's. She was built in 2015, has…
So Much Stuff
F&P has three double berths and a smaller berth what would qualify as a double on most sailboats. And honestly, if it is…
Standing and Running Gear
Fancy terms for various types of rope / lines, with specific jobs / charactics. Even though F&P was built 10 years ago, the…
Ground Tackle
The ground tackle (anchoring system) on F&P proved to be undersized and I've since learned incorrectly configured for a multi-hull. This has been…
Friday the 13th - Small Craft Advisory
On Friday I've been at anchor for two weeks and have endured back-to-back storms. Friday's forecast predicted sustained winds in the mid 20's,…
Photons, Electrons and Packets
It is March 7, 2026, and today I ran some errands. Joining the amazing Old Point Comfort Yacht Club (I know, I know…
What a Drag
Last night I comitted to living at anchor full time. My first anchorage is near my office, between Fort Monroe (Old and the…