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Hold Steady.

For all of you land lubbers out there and your own safety, one of the first things I always emphasize when stepping on to my boat is the...

Captain Coco

Oct 4, 20202 min read

Sewing in circles at sea

New and improved winch covers. No metaphors, no symbolism, no cheeky double entendres, no DIY tricks or tips, no dramatic life lessons...

Captain Coco

May 5, 20201 min read

My Main girl.

Pacific Blue Sunbrella, is the name of the classic nautical canvas colour blue, as seen on my main sail cover in the lower left hand...

Captain Coco

May 4, 20201 min read

MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY!

‘Mayday!’ In nautical terms, is used around the world as a radio distress call for life threatening emergencies. Don’t worry, Intrepid is...

Captain Coco

May 1, 20201 min read

The Dinghy Garden of Eden.

On another level of self sustainability, I have always wanted to have my own garden. In the past, I have lived a fairly transient...

Captain Coco

Apr 22, 20204 min read

STOP FUCKING MANSPLAINING.

DISCLAIMER: I do not hate men. Not ALL men are 'mansplainers.' This is a post directed to those who are, and who may not even be aware...

Captain Coco

Apr 19, 20204 min read

True North.

We are collectively across the globe navigating uncharted waters. In the distance, our destination is unforeseeable. When venturing in to...

Captain Coco

Apr 10, 20202 min read

Loose Lips Sink Ships

You know I love a good nautical.. well anything. But this is an interesting one... This is an American English Idiom, meaning “Beware of...

Captain Coco

Mar 28, 20201 min read

Transmission transitions

In order to move forward in life one must shift gears. When we cease to propel, create, and change we become stagnant. By neglecting our...

Captain Coco

Mar 20, 20202 min read

SINK or SWIM

Duality. By definition: meaning two fold, a classification in to two opposed parts or subclasses. Ever present in all areas of life. The...

Captain Coco

Mar 18, 20204 min read

Sikaflex: A sailor's secret weapon...

Intrepid withstood many winter storms abandoned in the Choquer & Son's Shop yard. She braved the cold, wet, west coast weather alone,...

Captain Coco

Oct 23, 20192 min read

50 Shades of Teak...

When it comes to nautical standards, teak is surely one of them. Teak is a tropical hard wood known for its durability and water...

Captain Coco

Aug 29, 20192 min read

Measure twice, cut once.

I love sewing. It's another form of meditation in motion for me. Working with my hands, and being able to be creative in a practical way...

Captain Coco

Aug 19, 20191 min read

Upcycling Sails.

In the boating world, it's a small community of like minded people. Although, there still seems to be one small divide, the power boater...

Captain Coco

Aug 18, 20191 min read

Welcome to the adventures of Intrepid & Cpt. Coco!

I would like to introduce you to my girl Intrepid. She is a C&C 30ft. sloop from 1973.

Captain Coco

Aug 17, 20192 min read

Nothing a fresh coat of Endura paint can't fix.

Captain Coco

Aug 17, 20192 min read

"You know its superstitious to change a boat's name right?"

Okay, so I'm usually not one to follow the status quo, but when it comes to nautical superstitions I would rather not risk a bad omen...

Captain Coco

May 7, 20192 min read

On The Move

Hold Steady.

Sewing in circles at sea

My Main girl.

MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY!

The Dinghy Garden of Eden.

STOP FUCKING MANSPLAINING.

True North.

Loose Lips Sink Ships

Transmission transitions

SINK or SWIM

Sikaflex: A sailor's secret weapon...

50 Shades of Teak...

Measure twice, cut once.

Upcycling Sails.

Welcome to the adventures of Intrepid & Cpt. Coco!

Nothing a fresh coat of Endura paint can't fix.

"You know its superstitious to change a boat's name right?"