Here’s a classic (can I say that?) called “Life in 240 Inches.” It first appeared in 48 North magazine in the spring of 2019 and was re-published by Small Craft Advisor on January 29, 2026. I found it interesting to see how living aboard Sampaguita developed in the years since.
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Welcome to 2026, and The Resourceful Sailor sails on. Thanks to Monica, Latitude 38, and ‘Lectronic Latitude for publishing a new installment on January 23, 2026. It’s about an emergency portable anchor light I made for Sampaguita, just in case. And how that just in case was not the one expected.
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Port Townsend Rigging helped Sampaguita, and I refit her mast. They came up with this elegant solution to replace the tips on the mast’s spreaders and allowed me the facilities and coaching to finish them. I am very grateful for that.
And thanks to Small Craft Advisor and Josh Colvin for republishing this installment.
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It’s the time of year when the wind blows hard, the weather turns yucky, the days are short, and boats are neglected. Make sure yours will ride it out with style and grace, and you can have peace of mind. Here are a few tips on how The Resourceful Sailor ensures his boat cozies up securely to the dock. Thanks for stopping by.
Click HERE to be directed to the article in the December 15th edition of ‘Lectronic Latitude. Thanks to Monica and the crew.
The Resourceful Elves have been at it in the local neighborhood. Their clever use of an old sail for the holiday season caught my eye and spirit. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to all from Sailing With Josh.
The good people at ‘Lectronic Latitude name-dropped me on a recent sustainable sailing article. I was referenced regarding creative innovations, which feels pretty good.
The article is not about The Resourceful Sailor, but rather a perceived pullback from progressive environmental innovations domestically. That other developed countries are continuing and may begin outpacing the US in this regard.
It points out that sailors can be an independent lot, that innovation, in particular, is sometimes a requirement, and that a boat is a perfect platform for it.
Here’s the link to the article: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/sailing-sustainable-energy-fomo/
Thanks again to Josh and Small Craft Advisor for keeping The Resourceful Sailor alive. This edition reviews how racing on a small foredeck with no lifelines helped me gain more confidence and experience in single-handing Sampaguita on the ocean. Thanks for stopping by and checking it out.
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“You gotta eat.” Thank you to Small Craft Advisor, Josh, and the subscribers for supporting The Resourceful Sailor and publishing The Resourceful Sailor: One Pan to Cook Them All!. It’s a practical approach to small boat cooking and eating.
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Thank you again, Small Craft Advisor Magazine, for re-publishing The Resourceful Sailor Warps a Boat Around at the Dock on October 13, 2025. Also, this October is spooky sailing story month. Check out some of the stories after you finish The Resourceful Sailor’s installment. Or submit one of your own.
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This is a salute to Carol Baker, who was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival.
“No one has done more in this community to collect, organize, catalog, and build not just one, but two extensive maritime library collections, one at the Port Townsend Public Library, established in 1993, and the other at Northwest Maritime’s H. W. McCurdy Library. With these two large collections, residents and visitors have free and public access to resources on all maritime subjects.” – https://woodenboat.org/lifetime-achievement-awards/
I have never met Carol, but I have been an avid enjoyer of the superb collections she has curated in Port Townsend and learned a great deal from them. I always recommend the maritime section to anyone who will listen. Thank you, Carol.
For Carol’s full bio, click on the following link and scroll down to the 2025 Awards History section. https://woodenboat.org/lifetime-achievement-awards/
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