Ice Age

Wow!,The Northeast got clobbered,fortunately, i was in port St. lucie ,Fla,on vacation, going on long walks on the beach, and working out with my 24kg, kettlebell, outdoors!,Life is good1, Ice only on my bourbon ,please!

thinking about summer

As i finish my basement kettlebell workout, i was thinking about summer,or at least about , being on Gypsy, as she beats to windward, under a 20kt,breeze,it brought a smile to my face.Winter,seems to have us under its grip, and,i realize, that,no matter how beautiful New England is in summer, winter here,is NOT sustainable.What is a person to do?aahh,yes, dream of a quiet anchorage!

New Year, New Ideas

Hello all, As the new year,is in its infancy,i decided to postpone my retirement from the fire service. This is about, a six month postponement. I finally got my RKC kettlebell trainer certification, and, now, wish to pursue, a Certified Natural Trainer course of study. This training philosophy, is used by Jon Hinds and his peers, at the MONKEY BAR GYM in Madison, Wisconsin. My understanding,is, that it is a training/and or lifestyle based on functional movement, Eichens Yoga, and a plant based nutrition. There is no use of machines or slow cardio. The intention, is to become a fitness trainer, and utilize these skills,and knowledge, to help others, who have an open mind about alternative concepts of fitness. It has been proven that functional fitness, core strength, and Low Glycemic nutrition,is the path to follow for training longevity, and long term, weight control. All these leads to a better ,happier life. No more misguided fitness goals, and mostly ineffective, training programs at conventional gyms with mirrors,weight machines, Tv,s, and cardio machines to do,mostly, ineffective Long Slow Cardio, while reading fitness magazines!. This knowledge,is adaptable to help, clients while cruising, as the fitness equipment used is minimal and portable.Life is short, be nice to your friends, and peace! Gypsy, is hibernating, and will be looking forward to getting her rounded body in the water this summer!

Back in the US

Hello, My trip to Buenos Aires,was short, about 5 days, but took care of some belated family business.I saw my two cousins, which,i had not seen in about 40 years!, i must admit, i wouldnt of recognized my cousin Christian,if i saw him in the street.Buenos Aires, has a huge security problem, and,it seems its residents live in constant fear of being mugged, assaulted and yes some kidnapped for small sums of money. They call those Express Kidnappings.Overall, its a shame that its corrupt government allows this tsunami of insecurity to continue. Individually most Buenos Aires people, i came in contact were friendly and kind. But if traveling there, BE AWARE!.

Buenos Aires

Hello All, Its time to head back to Rhode Island. I will be back for a couple days, then,I am on my way to my chilhodd home of Buenos Aires, Argentina. I was there last in 2004. I am reurning to finalize some pending business, that had to do, with my fathers passing.
y time in Alicante ,Spain was great. and sometimes wonder, if cruising the Mediterranean,is a good idea. There is a lot to see, as this Sea, was vey important in the development of Western civilization.

Spanish Moon

Hello, I am currently in Alicante Spain visiting my only surviving family member, my mother. This city was the start last year of the Volvo, Round the World Race. In general,i am not much for the yachting scene or races. I identify completely withe the cruising world. am enjoying my stay, and training hard for my upcoming RKC certification challenge

Utility boat

I was thinking lately, about my utility/lifeboat. She is my 7 foot Fatty Knees dinghy, i purchased her, used and although, not yet proven, she comes highly recommended.The somewhat, difficult part to figure out,is how to properly secure her to the deck of GYPSY. It seems that the Westsail 28 and 32, dont have as easy an arrangement to secure a overturned dinghy on deck, as say a Bristol Channel Cutter. So, i have to come up with a suitable on deck securing arrangement. I hate drilling holes to the deck,for additional cleats or padeyes!.