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I just updated my events page with presentations I have planned at the moment for 2013.  It’s going to be a busy year! Check the events page for the most up-to-date information. Here’s a glimpse: 2013 Events: (in calendar order) Island Story … Continue reading →

In Yachting’s November 2012 issue, David Schmidt tells of our heartbreaking delay after 46 days of sailing non-stop across the cold North Pacific from Japan due to a foul bottom and a raging storm. Here’s a copy of the full … Continue reading →

A radio interview with KPTZ of Port Townsend, WA aired live: Monday, December 17 at noon Tuesday, December 18 at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 19 at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 22 at noon. Here’s a link to the interview. Tightwads … Continue reading →

Wendy Hinman; Woodenboat Blue Water Sailor, Author, and Self Confessed Tightwad! PODCAST SHOW NOTES Wendy grew up the daughter of a Navy dentist, who made frequent military moves. When her dad was given an assignment in Hawaii, Wendy’s parents bought … Continue reading →

Valerie Ryan, owner of Cannon Beach Books wrote to say: “We sold the 2 books you left with us last week and are ordering 6 more. I know that we will blow these out over the Thanksgiving weekend. We put … Continue reading →

On Sunday, folks in the Bay Area can see some of my gorgeous pictures as well as hear some salty tales from our seven-year adventure. Every time I do a presentation, my stories are different. These presentations are as much … Continue reading →

More than 70 people came to hear Wendy Hinman at Eagle Harbor Book Company on October 28th. Eagle Harbor Books staff were delighted to have so many venture into the store for the event.

Tightwads, take heart: Couple tell of seven-year cruise on the cheap When Wendy Hinman set sail with her husband Garth, she didn’t know how long she would be gone, or where exactly they would go. . . . More