Notes from the water & beyond

The Captain’s Log.

A little saltwater. A little perspective.
Stories of the Bay, the people, and a life on the water.

From the notebook Life on the Bay

A different kind of front-row seat

The city looks a little different from the water. So does the work of getting to know it.

Life on the Bay2 min read

The city looks a little different from the water. So does the work of getting to know it.

Swimming2 min read

An open-water swim has a story above the surface, too. A look at the role of the escort boat.

Fishing2 min read

Patience, a little encouragement, and a day that starts wherever you are. The welcome behind a first fishing trip.

Off Watch2 min read

Coffee, a comfortable cabin, and the little things that make a boat feel welcoming.

Seamanship2 min read

What the public record tells us about a captain’s work, and why calm is something guests notice.

Community2 min read

Beyond the skyline is a community of swimmers, crews, and people helping one another onto the water.

Life on the Bay2 min read

Lighthouses, local history, and looking a little closer. The Bay rewards a curious point of view.

Life on the Bay2 min read

Celebrations, quiet moments, and work with a purpose. A boat can make room for very different kinds of days.

Stories from Molly’s working life on the Bay. Sources are linked at the end of each one.