Flying High, and Low
“I can’t find the time” is what we say when we want to curtsy at endeavors that are merely day-dreams, and not actually things we have any real passion or desire to pursue
Author: David Ryan
David Ryan is a boat builder and USCG licensed master captain. He is the owner of Sailing Montauk and skipper of Montauk''s charter sailing catamaran MON TIKI You can follow him on Twitter @CaptDavidRyan
Oxycodone and Me
In which our hero is nearly mistaken for a drug addict but ultimately gets the help he needs.
Help Wanted: Deckhand for Mon Tiki Largo’s Out Islands Bahamas Winter Cruise
If it sounds to good to be true, it must be one of Captain David’s crazy schemes that somehow always seem to work out.
The Montauk Catamaran Company Post-Apocalypse Freedom and Creativity Fellowship Redux
Join the crew of Mon Tiki Largo as she sails from the Chesapeake Bay to New York City and on to Montauk New York.
Introducing the First Three Montauk Catamaran Company Post-Apocalypse Freedom and Creativity Fellowship Awardees
An Artist Colony Meets the Algonquin Round Table Meets Water World
Announcing the Montauk Catamaran Company Post-Apocalypse Freedom and Creativity Fellowships
Need some time to unplug, relax, and recharge your creativity? Here’s your chance!
The Montauk Catamaran Company Chronicles, 6/15/16: Moving Day is Tomorrow
Tomorrow is moving day for Mon Tiki Largo, and Capt. David has some thoughts he can’t seem to write down.
The Montauk Catamaran Company Chronicles, 12/2015: More Help Wanted
A big boat needs a big crew. This is a unique and creative project with a highly motivated team in a relaxed work environment (see photos). We are ready to hire immediately and look forward to hearing from you!
The Montauk Catamaran Company Chronicles 10/23/15: Well begun is half done…?
It’s the end of the first week and I’ve already spent half of the money I made last summer. If you think offshore sailing is a thrill, try running a small business…!
The Montauk Catamaran Company Chronicles 10/13/15: Help Wanted
Looking for something more interesting to do with your life? The Montauk Catamaran Company is hiring!
A reply to Mike Dwyer
“Those who eat fugu soup are stupid. Those who don’t eat fugu soup are also stupid.”
The Montauk Catamaran Company Chronicles, 10/11/15: Updates and Full Steam Ahead
Property values, property rights, success, failure, and forging ahead.
Another Bob Story
If I’ve accomplished anything in my life, it’s because people like Bob took the time to tell me stories like the this one, and I was foolish enough to believe them.
The Montauk Catamaran Company Chronicles, 4/28/15: Shop Class as Trade Craft
Learning a trade may or may not be a good way to realize one’s individuality, but either way, a trade can be a good way to keep yourself and your family fed, clothed, and sheltered.
The Montauk Catamaran Company Chronicles, 4/21/15: Listening to Your Spidey Sense, Part 2
Risk, rewarding and unrewarding, considered again: Passenger safety edition
The Montauk Catamaran Company Chronicles, 3/29/15: Flight Time vs. Sea Time
A comparison of airline pilot flight-time requirements vs charter boat captain sea-time requirements.
Other people make mistakes, including you and me.
It’s even easier to see opportunity than it is to see danger, but you have to be looking.
The Montauk Catamaran Company Chronicles, 01/03/15: The Anniversary Edition
Weather and holiday obligations slowed, but didn’t stop work at the Montauk Catamaran Company Boat-works.
The Montauk Catamaran Company Chronicles, 12/19/14: Winter’s Coming
The days will start getting longer, but colder too, so we’re working to get the last two beams finished so we can move indoors!
