The Gift
Another year is quickly coming to an end. I want to sincerely thank everybody who spent some of their year here on this web site and especially those of you who wrote to me and purchased my ebooks. You are … Continue reading The Gift
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24 Perished in US Sailing Tragedies in 2015
For the past 57 years, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the United States Coast Guard, and the Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety have published a report that contains statistics about recreational boating accidents. The 2015 report was just published and the bad numbers are up across the board. Continue reading “24 Perished in US Sailing Tragedies in 2015”
Product Review: Little Giant Ladder
This is one piece of gear that I didn’t imagine would be so helpful but it has surprised me and become almost indispensable to me. At first glance, it doesn’t seem like much—a ladder to climb into the sailboat. But what’s great about this ladder is that it’s perfectly designed for the trailer sailor.
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2016 Stingy Sailor DIY Project Contest Winners
The entries for the inaugural Stingy Sailor DIY Project Contest have all been received, reviewed, and scored. The results were very close among the top entries. I have to say I’m impressed by your ingenuity and resourcefulness. All of the … Continue reading 2016 Stingy Sailor DIY Project Contest Winners
The Ultimate Sailing Websites Roundup
This is your favorite sailing website above all others, right? [wink] Actually, I’m not so arrogant as to believe that. I bet you have several others that you like to visit as much or more than this one. Continue reading “The Ultimate Sailing Websites Roundup”
Enter the 2016 Stingy Sailor DIY Project Contest
As I said in Top 10 DIY Projects of 2015, we got a lot of work done on our sailboats last year. I’ve received comments and emails from many of you who rolled up your sleeves and took on DIY projects large and small, simple and complex. Now’s your turn to show off some of your hard work for a chance to win prizes and worldwide acclaim!
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Top 10 DIY Projects of 2015
What a year it’s been here on The $tingy Sailor!
We’ve seen incredible growth in the number of pages viewed every day—up 260% over last year to over 250,000 views to date from 148 countries.
The number of you who subscribed to this blog to receive the Stingy Sailor Spotlight newsletter more than doubled. I sent out 14 editions of the newsletter that let you be the first to know about major upcoming posts. I passed on a lot of gear sales tips to you and your input through the surveys was very valuable to let me know your opinions of some of the major changes to the blog. Continue reading “Top 10 DIY Projects of 2015”
Joyeux Noël
Today we celebrate the Christ who came and lived a perfect life of love and peace among us as an example for all mankind. While hatred and violence still remain, be a gift of love and peace to your family, your friends, … Continue reading Joyeux Noël
A New Kid on the Block is Coming!
It goes without saying that the Catalina 22 is the undisputed King of the 22′ Sailboats. Hands down, walking away. But there’s a new kid a-comin’. Continue reading “A New Kid on the Block is Coming!”
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