Here are links to books, blogs, and articles we’ve written about our sailing adventures aboard Gyatso and about other topics of interest to us.
Books
The Black Sea – a cruising guide and pilot book packed with useful information about cruising in all six countries surrounding the Black Sea. Published in April 2012 as a joint venture between the RCC Pilotage Foundation and Imray.
Volunteers in the African Bush: Memoirs from Sierra Leone
Blogs
National Geographic Voices | Water Currents – Lisa Borre contributed posts on global lake topics as part of the National Geographic Society’s freshwater initiative, from 2012-2018. The blog has been taken offline, but an archive of Lisa’s posts will be republished here, so check back soon.
Magazines and Sailing Club Journals
SpinSheet – Chesapeake Bay Sailing Magazine, Bluewater Dreaming Column Articles by Lisa Borre
- Mar 2014: “Moving on to New Adventures“
- Feb 2014: “Reflecting on a Voyage While Headed Northbound on the ICW“
- Jan 2014: “Learning to Fix Things Onboard…Just in Case“
- Dec 2013: “Shipping Home“
- Nov 2013: “Keeping in Touch with Family and Friends While Cruising“
- Oct 2013: “Appreciating the Cruisers Who Come to Town for Boat Show Season“
- Sep 2013: “Bahamas Bound: An Interview with the Heyers“
- Aug 2013: “Summer Escapes to New England“
- Jul 2013: “Voyage of Tenacity, An Interview with Robert Holden and Cindy Fletcher Holden“
- Jun 2013: “Heading Home at Last“
- May 2013: “Learning the Essentials of Cruising Equipment“
- Apr 2013: “Swan Sailing in the Med: An Interview with Bill Kardash“
- Mar 2013: “Frequently Asked Questions about Foreign Languages While Cruising (Part III)”
- Feb 2013: “Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Emergencies While Cruising (Part II)”
- Jan 2013: “Frequently Asked Questions about the Cruising Lifestyle (Part I)”
- Dec 2012: “Learning To Go With the Wind“
- Nov 2012: “Thanksgiving Aboard“
- Oct 2012: “Boat Show Season: Hunting and Gathering for Cruisers“
- Sep 2012: “A Leisurely 14-Year Cruise Around the World” an interview with Mike and Marguerite Welch of Ithaca
- Aug 2012: “Time for Reflection While Cruising: Seeing Things Through a New Lens“
- Jul 2012: “Discovery and Inspiration on the Black Sea“
- Jun 2012: “The Blue Doors of Tunisia“
- May 2012: “A Classic Cruiser’s Experience in Malta“
- Apr 2012: “Making the Transition to Life on Land“
- Mar 2012: “Life Partnership at Sea“
- Feb 2012: “Flashback to Sleepless Nights“
- Jan 2012: “Exploring Other Interests While Cruising“
- Dec 2011: “Being an American Cruiser Abroad“
- Nov 2011: “Cruising with a Flexible Itinerary“
- Oct 2011: “To Rally or Sail Solo“
- Sep 2011: “The Anxieties of Launching a Full-Time Cruising Adventure“
Annapolis Lifestyle and Shore Life magazine articles by Lisa Borre
- “Solo Sailor Takes on a New Mission” – A feature story about Matt Rutherford and the Ocean Research Project
- “Log Canoe Magic” – A feature story about the Wilson family and the log canoe sailing tradition on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
- “The Perfect Mate: A Lifelong Kinship with Elf” – A feature story about Rick Carrion, the Classic Yacht Restoration Guild, and their flagship Elf
- “Mixing Business with Dreams” – A feature story about Peter and Cathie Trogdon and their adventures aboard the Zimmerman 36 Bee Weems
The Flying Fish – Ocean Cruising Club Journal
- “Sailing to the Crimean War” by David Read Barker on pages 202-211 in the 2012/2 issue
- “Xenophon’s Wake” by David Read Barker and Lisa Borre on pages 105-117 in the 2010/2 issue
- “Favourite Cruising in Sicily and its Surrounding Seas” by Lisa Borre and David Read Barker on pages 48-59 in the 2010/1 issue
- “American-style Chili” recipe by Lisa Borre on page 121 in the 2010/1 issue (see Chili and Cornbread recipe on this website)
- “American Cornbread” recipe by Lisa Borre on page 129 in the 2009/2 issue (see Chili and Cornbread recipe on this website)
- “Coastal Cruising in Southern Sardinia” by Lisa Borre and David Barker on pages 43-54 in the 2009/1 issue
- “Across the Atlantic with the ARC Europe Rally” by Lisa Borre and David Barker on pages 148-158 in the 2008/2 issue
