Squall Girl Blog
Explore my lifestyle blog, where I share advice on navigating life’s challenges. Join me as I share my musings and insights on living life to the fullest.
The Ballast
April 24, 2024
Definition: Regulate stability and reduce stress loads Ballast is not something routinely spoken about in sailing terms. Sailors talk about performance and comfort. Those new sails provide us with the drive to go faster. A rolling furler would make the sail-take down easier. The depth of the cushions for sleeping. A simple water system. The…
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The Galley
April 3, 2024
I love to cook. In fact, I’m chopping butternut squash as I dictate this passage to my iPad! But I won’t tell you what I’m making just yet. When I’m reading a book and someone mentions that they are eating a beautiful lobster and corn risotto, the book gets swiftly tucked away and I find…
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Socked In
March 19, 2024
Woke up to fog—the most dreaded of the water elements. Most weather you can plan for, or you can make on-the-fly adjustments to stay safe and dry. High winds? Reef your sails. Rain? Pile on your foul-weather gear. Easy, you’re prepared. But fog? Do you stay in place or go out blindly into the blanket…
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Provisioning: Supply with food, drink, equipment for a journey
March 6, 2024
Provisioning is the act of being prepared for a journey. When we head out on the boat for a weekend or a week, there are particular items we must consider. What will our meals be? Will we be eating under sail or on an anchorage? Do we have the necessary equipment to make the meals?…
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Welcome Aboard
February 9, 2024
I am heading out on a journey where I will be exploring life. I am not going deep here. Religion, philosophy, politics, relationships, and parenting advice are not part of my travel bag. What do I have packed? A little bit of everything else. All the odds and ends you have rummaging around, causing a…
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