Ahead of the trend...

Not just another story about black lung, what I'm really worried about, and Sailing Anarchy has something you should know about...

Say what you will about the French but, if you take a look at recent history where yacht design and trends are concerned, you'd find it difficult to argue against the fact that the French are ahead of the curve design wise. Want to know what's going to be hip in American boats in 2018-21 you might want to check out what's getting attention in France today.


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Listening to Lucinda Williams

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stripey legged little suckers everywhere I go...

This from NOAA is pretty interesting, while this a bit droll, and some good thinking about our Ebola problem...

A couple days back we were on the phone with a charter company we deal with in the BVI and everyone except the person on the phone was home sick with Dengue fever. Meanwhile a captain in the Grenadines on a boat we're chartering for a client has been down sick with Chickungunya and we're hearing rumors that Malaria might be back in play down Antigua way.

A big part of the problem down here is that most (if not all) Caribbean nations have had a "pretend mosquito-borne illnesses don't exist" agenda because it might scare away the tourists. Which, of course, made things worse by not addressing the problem. Spray for mosquitos and someone might think you're doing it because you have a problem so best not to. So much easier to simply not report any cases...

Nets and repellent are today's mantra...

Listening to Shovels & Rope

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Some seriously good thinking in action...

Not the most uplifting read to start your day, how doing the right thing can pay off in a big way, and in the "this video will destroy your faith in humanity" department...

Colligo has a great idea...



More info at Colligo.

Listening to Ray Wylie Hubbard

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Something that may be of interest...

This just might hurt gun sales, lots of BS on the Ebola front recently, and have you noticed how warm and caring a certain political party is getting lately...

I was a little surprised how much positive input I got from the post about the little cat from Eric Henseval... Obviously a niche folks are interested in.

As it happens, James Wharram has something new as well...

The Mana 24.

Seriously cool and well worth checking out.

Listening to Dexys Midnight Runners

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In the expecting great thing department..

Baby Doc passes away, the Coasties rescue an idiot, and some scary reading well worth your time...

George Buehler has a new book coming out in the next few days and I'm very much looking forward to reading it.

As in really, really looking forward to reading it.

More about it after I've had a chance to read it...

Listening to Madeleine Peyroux

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A pretty good idea...

You might need a strong drink after reading this, now this, on the other hand, should scare some politicians shitless, and over here, some sense being made...

Here's a good idea and Kickstarter campaign that you might want to support...



Nuff said.

Listening to the Texas Tornados

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A pretty neat boat...

Somewhat nervous making, an interview with Lucinda Williams, and a good point being made...

There's a lot to be said for plywood.



Listening to Red Molly

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