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Month: September 2025

It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.”‍‍-Sir Francis Drake

In another month, I’ll be at sea. I found out in the spring that when a sailor plans a voyage, often the destination differs from the one hoped for…. I set off from the Dominican Republic hoping to catch the trade winds to pull me south to New York City. Then up the Hudson, through […]

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dreaming of ileana

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…..

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