This morning I smelled something burning; either a passing boat was having a mean barbecue or my boat was catching fire. Not surprisingly, it was the latter. … Read More»

After meeting two Venezuelan fishing boats in the same day, I played it safe and did my evening shift with the nav-light on (I usually only leave it on while sleeping, as it can be difficult to watch … Read More»

Today was one of the few days where I relished in my decision to wear clothes. Let me take a step back… … Read More»

I set off from Dakar on January 3 to complete a solo, unsupported, mainland-to-mainland row across the Atlantic Ocean. … Read More»

I may or may not have named a few of the dorados that have been following under my boat — Ed, Edd, and Eddie. Today was not a good day for Edd. … Read More»

Lots of long, dramatic “Noooooo!”s, mixed in with a few “Why?!!!”s, just for kicks, today. There it was, a few miles away: a chat with a human being. Or a poker game. … Read More»

Another late night entertaining guests. Noisy and messy ones. They flew by a bit after sunset, fought over a perching spot, and turned my boat into their nest for the night. … Read More»

The alarm clock this morning — a bird. Chirping away, and when I looked out the hatch I saw twenty or thirty more. … Read More»

We are so thrilled at the response that Katie Spotz has generated and the awareness that it is building for the global water crisis. … Read More»

It is said that it takes six weeks to develop a new habit and, now, with over six weeks at sea, my daily life is certainly feeling habitual. … Read More»