Squall Girl Blog
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July 14, 2026
I haven’t written in a while. My head and heart have been filled with grief over my pup and navigating all those things that go with it. I felt stalled creatively for a bit, but the wind has picked back up, gently moving me forward. The wind I speak of is actually more of a…
June 5, 2026
Is your boat floating? All launched and ready to go for the season? Well not this girl. We are close but the list of projects coupled with balancing our May madness of birthdays and other things to celebrate has put us back a bit. But that’s okay. Our New England weather has been cool and…
May 15, 2026
I am sitting here in the quiet of the early morning hours. All I can hear is the hum of the fridge with an occasional ice cube dropping into the tray. The pup lies quietly on the couch with just an occasional movement of her feet as she chases squirrels in her dreams. My mind…
May 4, 2026
Mayday “Mayday” is the international radio distress signal used by aircraft and ships to indicate a life-threatening emergency, such as structural failure, fire, or loss of engines, requiring immediate assistance. It is spoken three times in a row (“Mayday, Mayday, Mayday”) to ensure it is understood, originating from the French phrase m’aider (“help me”). May…
April 14, 2026
(EOW) In a nautical context, it refers to the conclusion of a sailor's duty shift or, symbolically, the passing of a mariner, traditionally marked by tolling eight bells. It signifies that a sailor has completed their service, often commended with the phrase “Shipmate, you stand relieved. We have the watch. “How lucky am I to…
April 3, 2026
There is a saying, “The captain is only as good as his crew.” While I could certainly go on and on about how this applies to so many different scenarios in life, business, sports, and, of course, on the water, I am going to go against my love of the verbose and keep it simple.…
March 10, 2026
When we were younger and newer boat owners, pre-children, naming our boats was a carefully thought-out process. A lot of time went into encapsulating the feelings we wanted to convey while on the water. We did pretty good with the first two.Fruition (Pearson 30).Progeny (Ericson 32). They both told a story of our lives at…
February 10, 2026
An ocean swell is a series of smooth, long-period waves generated by distant storms or consistent winds far out at sea. Unlike choppy local wind waves, swells travel thousands of miles, carrying energy across deep water before breaking upon reaching shallow coastlines. They are characterized by regular intervals and consistent direction. It’s February, friends! This…
January 20, 2026
Two weeks into the new year, there’s still a shimmer of possibility in the air. This is the season of fresh starts, when we map out where we want to go, who we want to become, and what we hope to experience. Everything feels open. The road ahead looks smooth and full of promise. Optimism…
December 22, 2025
The holiday season is in full swing and guess what, friends… I am tired. From the prep for Thanksgiving, holiday shopping, house decorating, and making list upon list of what has to be done over the next couple of weeks, this girl’s battery is being drained. I know I am not alone here. I am…
November 17, 2025
Happy November, friends! How is it possible that we are already sailing (see what I did there?) into the holiday season? Coming off a busy October, my mind has barely had time to wind down and mentally prepare for the hustle coming up. There are so many lists to conquer: … and those are just…
October 17, 2025
If you have ever boated in Long Island Sound, you are familiar with what can be a treacherous stretch of water called The Race. This 3.5-mile stretch runs from Fishers Island to Little Gull Island, east of Orient Point. It is known for its fantastic fishing, but if you hit it wrong, the strong and…
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