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Author Archives: Travis A. Chapman
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click the …
My Compac 16 research
The itch came back… looking for my next adventure. As I research Compac 16s, I found this great article about a Bahamas’ voyage in one. Favorite quote: “Apparently, the line between insanity and heroism is a thin one.”
Long Voyages in Small Boats
Hat tip to Volkscruiser for putting this in my inbox. I had a delightful opportunity to run into a recent USNA grad who is also doing the “finished the Academy, heading to Charleston for nuclear training, living on a sailboat gig.” It reminded me that many folks do find their way to this site, despite …
The Young Liveaboard: 2017 and Beyond
2016: The Year I Met One of My Readers & Hit the Water! Earlier this year I made a deliberate decision to kind of push pause on The Young Liveaboard, or as I can it, TYLA. The reasons behind that were primarily logistic in nature: a career in engineering, side gig as a Navy officer …
S/V Ruby is for sale
S/V Ruby is up for sale! Reason for sale: After a less-than-full sailing season, I’m putting Ruby on the market. Maybe it’s time to admit that I’m not going to enjoy this as much as I’d hoped, and that someone else can pick up where I’m leaving off. I lived aboard a Cal 28 out …
Transition
Ah, what a great word. I’ve had several notable transitions in my life, each one with their unique challenges. 1993: Transition from grade-schooler in Rhode Island to high-schooler in Western Pennsylvania. Begin realizing “Wicked awesome” should not be used in every sentence. 1998: Transition from farm kid mucking out the family barns to midshipman at …
Commentary: Triloboats talks about Hermit Crabbing
I’ve been swamped lately, by my own choice to some extent, with selling a place, buying a place, moving, and travel for my two careers. If anyone ever questions a “normal” life with the typical U.S. dreams and aspirations… I’m a case study in why you should think otherwise. But as they say, happy wife, …
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Commentary: Volkscruisers Talks Maryland Sailboats
A quick combination commentary / Sailboat Sunday… Bob over at Volkscruiser (I promise, I do have variety in the works), points out some of the advantages of living in the times. What struck me is the selling price of this particular Columbia 36. In 2002 I paid $8500 for my first sailboat, a Cal 28. …
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Many Voices: Here’s What I’m Reading
“I have not always chosen the safest path. I’ve made my mistakes, plenty of them. I sometimes jump too soon and fail to appreciate the consequences. But I’ve learned something important along the way: I’ve learned to heed the call of my heart. I’ve learned that the safest path is not always the best path …
The Young Liveaboard 