Sailing with the Surgeons
It was pouring rain. The nasty weather was coming in from the West. I could see the dark black clouds rolling
The Sailing Adventure with the Guatemalan Cousin
The PredictWind app suggested that the lightning and thundershowers would not arrive until after 5 PM. Yet it
The China Adventure
They were waiting for us when we arrived at the Shanghai Airport. A Chinese surgeon named Car and the driver.
Novels you must read by John Hagen
The Sailor Have you ever felt the burning desire to craft your own narrative? As a busy surgeon, I have often
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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You and your vessel Ileana are denied entry into the US…..
“You might see a few scattered thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon, maybe accompanied by strong winds and he