My name is John Hagen. Most of my life has been spent as a surgeon. I needed a change. Change never comes easily….but just like sailing, if you persist you can always head in the right direction…..
Interesting Posts
Heading north…to avoid hurricanes…
May 30, 2025
Waiting for a weather Window….
June 3, 2025
Leaving for New York City on Friday, May 12, 2023!
June 2, 2025
There’s a storm brewing…..
June 2, 2025
Getting ready to sail to Antigua
June 3, 2025
Novels you must read by John Hagen
June 2, 2025
The trip to St. Martin with Marco.
“You are going to have to find them and bring them back for me to sign them out before we can allow you to l
Sailing tales
“Help me! Help me!” squawked the handheld VHV marine radio. Roger, asleep in the V-berth of his recently p
The Delivery
I had just come out of the Department of Surgery meeting. It was 5:45 PM. I was ready to go home. I am current
Arriving in Antigua
“The lazy jacks on the starboard side have failed,” said Jeff in his usual calm voice. “The
The sail south to Antigua- the lost jib…..
“The jib just blew into the water!” I shouted. The 22 knot wind swallowed my words. I knew Michael
Avoiding Hurricane Melissa
The screen shot of PredictWind shows strong winds off the east coast. The dark red indicates winds of 30 knots