Have you ever noticed a breakwater that looks a little too ship-shaped to be a coincidence? A few years ago, I began investigating these interesting underwater structures and discovered the strange, largely undocumented world of concrete ships.
As a world class adventure rower, I’ve become partial to the bronze oarlocks made by Thomas Machine & Foundry of Washington state. A visit to the foundry showed me what truly timeless craftsmanship is all about.
What lurks beneath the sea? Like many certified scuba divers, I got certified long ago but never really embraced it in adulthood. Recent recertification has me hoping to see more with ocean journeys that can stretch both above and below the surface.
As a transatlantic rower and author, I write from Copenhagen, Denmark as I ready myself for another season on the cargo tallship Tres Hombres. The era of sail cargo may not remain completely in the past as modern players like Cargill invest in sail assist technology.
As a transatlantic rower and cargo tallship deckhand, my fishing is usually done solo with figuring it out as part of the fun. An eye-opening charter trip with friends to chase tasty rockfish and lingcod out of Westport, Washington left me with newfound respect for the professional anglers in the biz who know how to limit out and be back home before dark.
Trolling motor for fishing? How about no motor at all? Adventure rower and author Jordan Hanssen relates his experience using his rowboat for salmon fishing. Curious boaters with dinghies take note.
Trans-Atlantic rower Jordan Hanssen remembers the ACR ResQLink Personal Locator Beacon that saved his life. If you’re upside down in the Atlantic, you don’t want to go without this small but vital piece of equipment.
Sailing cargo is still practiced in the world today. Jordan Hanssen runs rum across the Atlantic on the brigantine Tres Hombres from the Caribbean to Europe its as if the golden age of sail never ended.