There’s something special about walking the streets of Washington, D.C., where every corner is steeped in history. This city holds the stories of struggle, perseverance, leadership, and sacrifice that helped shape our nation. On a recent trip, we spent the day exploring some of the most iconic landmarks—and it was both humbling and inspiring. Lincoln…
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Taking T-Mobile Internet on the Road: My Experience
As someone who works at the office as well as remotely and splits time between my home office and life on the water, staying connected is critical. At home, I use two WANs to minimize downtime: Spectrum Internet via coaxial cable and T-Mobile Residential Wireless Internet. And in case both fail, I have a third…
Relaxing at Typsy by Anne at Cow Wreck Beach n Anegada in BVI
Another day in paradise at Typsy Ann at Cow Wreck Beach, Anegada. This gem in the British Virgin Islands remains our go-to spot for uninterrupted relaxation. A stark contrast to yesterday’s spring break hustle, today greeted us with serene solitude. We reveled in having the beach to ourselves, a rare treat. The crystalline waters stretched…
How to Improve Your Bareboat Sailing Charter Experience
When you bareboat charter in the Caribbean or anywhere else, remember these are boats … and they’re in saltwater 🌊 – if you haven’t found something broken yet, you probably just haven’t noticed it. Saltwater is tough on vessels, and maintenance is a continuous part of the sailing experience. So how do you improve your…
Charter Experience with the Moorings
There are pros and cons to chartering with both large and small companies. It’s crucial to weigh what matters most to you, as there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer in yacht chartering, which is contrary to what many may say. ⛵ Since the late 1980s, we’ve been chartering with the Moorings throughout the Caribbean. In fact,…
Testing Starlink in My Car While on the Interstate
Over the last year, we’ve used Starlink on four separate two-week trips to the Caribbean. 🌴⛵ It has worked flawlessly, whether we were sailing underway or anchored, with the dish mounted on our catamaran’s cockpit. . 🚤 To test this, we mounted our Starlink dish on my car and drove 25+ minutes on the interstate…
BVI vs Exumas – One thing to Consider
🌅 We woke up ready to slip the lines from our mooring ball and set sail for Compass Cay to swim with their friendly nurse sharks 🦈. We also planned to stop at Pig Beach to visit the famous swimming pigs on Big Majors 🐷. But when I started the port engines, the starboard engine…
A Memorable Evening at Restaurant Kronenhalle, Zurich: A Culinary Delight
I am thrilled to share with you an exceptional dining experience that Mike, Liz, A’Lisa, Emily, Chris, and I had at the renowned Restaurant Kronenhalle in Zurich. Trust me when I say that this is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking culinary perfection, attentive service, and an unforgettable atmosphere. From the moment we stepped into…
Saving a Damsel in Distress on Liberty St
March 31, 2022 while walking down Liberty Street in the Historic District of Savannah Georgia, the Cruising Buddies Men witnessed a vehicle hit the center median. It didn’t look good as the vehicle jumped up and we saw a puff of debris so we just had to help. The vehicle pulled over to investigate so…
Exploring the British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands, or BVI, are a popular destination for sailors and yachtsmen from all over the world. With crystal-clear waters, stunning scenery, and a relaxed island lifestyle, it’s no wonder why this beautiful chain of islands has long been a favorite among crewed and bareboat sailors. I recently had the opportunity to embark…
My Adventure at the Noatak Wilderness Preserve in Northwest Alaska
While cleaning up files on my computer, I located a log about one of my many wilderness adventures in Alaska. I hope y’all enjoy it as much as I did going on the adventure, writing about it and reading it again more than a decade later. It also serves as a reminder that I need…
Investment Thesis – Learn How to Tell A story
I recently spent quite a bit of time speaking with former Wall Street colleagues who are in equity research, institutional sales and investment banking as well as chief investment officers at some of the largest family offices. A common theme amongst my capital markets buddies’ is the perception many new equity research analysts, have not…
The Hive Genie on Make Me a Millionaire Inventor
On November 10, 2016, I appeared on Season 2 Episode 206 of CNBC’s Make Me a Millionaire Inventor, which aired at 10pm Eastern immediately following Shark Tank. The company I was asked to evaluate was Hive Genie, which provides equipment and software solutions for commercial beekeepers. It’s total solution monitor the health and welfare of…
Watch Me as Investor on Make Me a Millionaire Inventor on November 10th
I will appear as an investor on Make Me a Millionaire Investor, which airs Thursday nights on CNBC.
Chance Encounter with Lehman Brothers’ Dick Fuld
I was in New York for an investor conference when I bumped into Lehman Brother’s former Chairman and CEO Dick Fuld on the streets of Midtown Manhattan. Attending the BMO Capital Markets FTM Conference The 11th Annual Farm to Market Conference hosted by Bank of Montreal’s BMO Capital Markets for institutional investors was held on May…
SemiosBio Technologies
Canadian-based SemiosBio Technologies is definitely worthy of further analysis and due diligence. In fact, Semios recently raised more than $8 million in seed funding on top of its business model combining enabling technologies addressing a critical market need with recurring revenue and strong margins from a growing installed base of farmers. I have evaluated hundreds of…
Vertical Indoor Farming: Local & Reduced Water Consumption
Vertical Indoor Farming Exploits Global Macro Themes In the past, we have written about how increasing populations, greater urbanization and a growth in the consumption class are placing tremendous strains on food production. We believe new technologies and sustainable processes will be required to transform traditional farming. The goal and end result is to boost…
Aquaculture-Time to Accelerate the Production of Locally Sourced Seafood
In my opinion, we should accelerate the production of sustainable and locally sourced seafood that meets the green label standards set by The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program. Protein such shrimp, traditionally, sourced from Asian farms can now be produced “organically and non-GMO” using indoor farms right here in America. Food safety has jump…
From Tech and Telecom to Restaurant Concepts. Why?
I recently made a small private investment in a new restaurant concept called Royale Magnificent Burgers or just Royale Burgers for short. Why is a long time technology equity research analyst investing in a Dallas burger joint? In short, the timing is right, a great management team is leading the charge, the location is ideal…
Time to Focus on Precision Agriculture and Aquaculture Investments
THE OPPORTUNITY Food production will need to increase by more than 70% over the next few decades to feed the expected growth in world population, increased urbanization and as emerging economies join the consumption class. World Population growth is expected to bring the earth’s residents to more than nine billion in 2050 from seven…