There comes a time in any sea gypsy's life when he has to ‘go home' or be ex-communicated from his family. Fatty Goodlander gave these two options considerable thought before deciding
Cap'n Fatty Goodlander and Carolyn explore Auckland, New Zealand. It's called the ‘City of Sails' because they can't stop... there's no place to anchor!
We've been gone from the Virgin Islands for over six months now, and I'm starting to feel it. Like when I telephone back to St. John, "Fat who?" they ask.
The process of obtaining boat insurance does not have to be a daunting one. Break the process into steps, ask questions along the way, and don't be afraid to comparison shop.
Fatty really believed Carolyn finally began to see the light: spending money on frivolous personal items (shoes, food, medicines) was bad, spending money on boat stuff was good.
Ah, civilization! After five months of Polynesian bliss, Cap'n Fatty and Carolyn pulled into the Bay of Islands in New Zealand. The first thing which struck us was THE RULES AND REGS!
What you should know about purchasing boat insurance including what to budget, geographic impacts on insurance, creating relationships with your broker and some basics on terminology.
In the 1970’s, Roger Hatfield built a 31-foot trimaran
in his Tacoma Park, Maryland back yard, his wife learned celestial navigation, and
they sailed off to...
In 1994, when the U.S. Navy was downsizing on Antigua, the
403rd Wing of the Air Force Reserve investigated several potential
new locations for a Forward...
Fatty Goodlander seeks out the Las Pearlas of Panama. Las Pearlas are a group of about two dozen small Pacific islands just off the western coast of Central America
Cruisers who hit the perfect weather
window and spend seven to ten glorious days sailing south to the Caribbean from
the eastern U.S.
mainland, find their...
Fatty Goodlander and his non-stop social schedule. Who wouldn't want a rum-soaked life exploring the world on your sailboat with a beautiful wife along?
Another hurricane season is quickly approaching. Now is the time to start making cruising plans for the summer pilgrimage to hurricane Mecca.
Why not try...
Experience life at the Independent Boat Yard on St. Thomas through the eyes of Cap'n Fatty Goodlander. Fictional writing is not needed with these real life characters.
Fatty Goodlander expresses his views on the Marine Trends that affect the lives of the cruisers and sea gypsies throughout the world. Do you see yourself in these thoughts?
A more traditional date, a timely prize, and switch to PHRF handicap are new features of this year's Puerto Rico International Regatta.
“We've moved back...
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