Why Spilt Wine?
I've been asked about the inspiration behind my romantic thriller, Spilt Wine, so allow me to tell you a little story about its...
The Old Zuiderzee
I've long been fascinated by the geography and the history of the Zuiderzee. It was an arm of the North Sea which had gradually evolved...
To the Old Zuiderzee Coast
I continued down the River Vecht under clear skies and near still airs, passing more fine estates along the banks. Because the forecast...
Along the River Vecht
The River Vecht winds a sinuous path northward from Utrecht to the IJmeer, the southern reaches of what was once the Zuiderzee. Along the...
On the Process of Voyaging
As I prepare to head out voyaging again, I'm reminded of a blog post I made a week before we sailed south from Vancouver in 2009. Since...
Preparing to Move Onward
I've enjoyed my second winter living aboard Zonder Zorg in the Historic Ship's Harbour in Gouda, Zuid-Holland. During my nearly seven...
