Florian Kaczmarek
Former ski-patrol supervisor for avalanche-gate closures, Florian Kaczmarek still resents sailors who call a delayed departure bad luck after ignoring the forecast. The grudge began when a varnish job postponed a carefully chosen weather window and turned his planned passage into three days of berth-side inspection.
Articles by Florian Kaczmarek
Charter Guest Discovers 'Master Stateroom' Is a Closet With a Mattress
The online listing described 'spacious accommodations for two' in what turned out to be a V-berth measuring 6 feet by 3 feet at its widest point.
Sailing Forum Argument About Best Anchor Type Enters Its Ninth Year
The thread, which has accumulated 14,000 replies across 847 pages, shows no signs of resolution as participants continue to passionately advocate for anchors they have never actually tested.
Marina Liveaboard Declares Self 'Off the Grid' Despite Being Plugged Into Shore Power and Marina Wi-Fi
The 42-foot catamaran resident insists his lifestyle is 'completely independent' while running three space heaters and streaming Netflix.