After a few weeks anchored in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Chris felt the itch to do something new and exciting, prompting...
The Banderas Bay Regatta
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Skipper Chris Articles
Boys Trip to Peñasco
If you've ever embarked on a road trip, you're probably familiar with the unique blend of excitement and stress that...
25 Lessons in 25 Years – Chris’s Version
Last year Chris and I celebrated our birthdays by skiing at China Peak with our friends Mitch and Quincey, but this...
Quarter Berth Refit (With 4 Year Update)
Our boat had a double bunk quarter berth which made it hard for crew to sleep comfortably, especially if they were taller that 6 feet, so we grabbed a saw and got to work refitting our quarter berth
Little Wing
We have always wanted a Fatty Knees dinghy, but our wallet never matched our dreams so when our neighbor gifted us a…
V-Berth Restoration
Our V-Berth was the very first project we did on Avocet. We basically gave the whole V-Berth a face lift and it was no easy job but…
Q & A with SV Avocet
Have you ever wondered why we do what we do? Why we chose water over land? All (I hope) of your questions will be answered…
How to Service Your Pedestal
To kick this thing off, I thought I would write about my latest feat: servicing our pedestal. The pedestal is the home to your steering wheel, which translates your steering wheel motions to the rudder; this is comparable to the power steering box in a car. Now, what you may or may not know is…
