Und Zurück
For those non-German speakers, it stands for “and back” which was the return trip of Margalo from the BVIs. It was an eight day offshore trip direct to Marion with good sailing conditions and great camaraderie. … Read More Und Zurück
Persson Snipe Refits
I’ve now done refits on four older Persson Snipes and every time I do one, I learn a bit more and the results get a little bit better. With this fourth, I thought I’d share the most recent result and what I’ve learned in order to share with others looking to do the same thing.… Read More Persson Snipe Refits
Florida North To South – Jacksonville to Ft Lauderdale
The stars aligned for this winter’s bikepacking trip, a continuation of my “Different East Coast Greenway”, a more interesting and off the beaten path version of the official East Coast Greenway. This trip traversed almost the entire state of Florida north to south, but instead of the typical route down A1A along the coast, the route went through much more remote areas in the east central part of the state. … Read More Florida North To South – Jacksonville to Ft Lauderdale
NASA Is Dead, Long Live NASA
Thoughts on the current and coming changes at NASA.… Read More NASA Is Dead, Long Live NASA
Fruit of the Labor
Following the delivery of Margalo to the BVIs in November, I had the opportunity to head back in January for a “boys week” of cruising to enjoy the fruit of the labor.… Read More Fruit of the Labor
2024 Sailing Season
I never really wrote about the Snipe sailing this year mostly because I was so obsessed with my aborted cross country bikepacking trip. Nonetheless, the season was pretty jam packed with new and familiar events but was the usual wash, rinse, repeat rhythm of the sailing season. … Read More 2024 Sailing Season
2024 Cyclocross Season – One and Done
If you’re sick of my monster long posts, this one will be as short as short as the 2024 cyclocross season. I saved the best race on the calendar for my one opportunity to race this year. … Read More 2024 Cyclocross Season – One and Done
Drive Thrus – It’s Complicated – JK Not Really
Now that the fire of the proposed City-wide Prohibition on New Drive-through Windows has abated with its passing by the city council on December 9, 2024, it’s time to share my opinions publicly without any possibility of conflict of interest.… Read More Drive Thrus – It’s Complicated – JK Not Really
Marion to Tortola
Another OPB sailing opportunity came up this fall for a delivery from Marion to Tortola. I’m pretty picky about who I will go offshore with, but this group of four was a perfect match and made for a great 1500 mile sail.… Read More Marion to Tortola
Wild and Wonderful
I’ve been jonesing to do more bikepacking trips in West Virginia. Given the remote terrain and former railroads that serviced the coal and timber industries, there are a number of interesting opportunities for off road bikepacking routes. The longest and perhaps most remote is the North Bend Rail Trail at 72 miles between Clarksburg and Parkersburg. The location of the trail makes it logistically challenging but due to circumstances driven by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, I finally had a good opportunity to make it happen.… Read More Wild and Wonderful
Team Pline 