The Sea Nation

Journal

A Week of Work in Time-Lapse

I skipped recording the podcast and put together a time-lapse video from this week’s work instead. It’s on Patreon now and will be publicly available from Sunday.

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Our App Is in the Press

After working on it over the winter, our app has made it into the press. The National covered it as an AI-powered tourist guide.

Ikaroa

Fighting Cobwebs Back in the Workshop

I’m back in the workshop, fighting leaves, dust, spiders and the cold before I can get back to work on the boat. It may take a couple of days to get the place properly clean again.

Ikaroa

Getting Back to Work on Our Electric Boat

We’re getting back to work on our electric boat, and we’re determined to get her out by the end of summer.

Ikaroa

Almost Home, Back to the Workshop

I’m almost home—workshop home, that is. Back to work on our glorious boat at last!

Tech

Our AI Tourist Guide Fits in a Phone

Over the winter, we made an AI-powered tourist guide that runs on Apple and Android phones. It may even uncover interesting things in places I thought I already knew.

Journal

Back to Working for Myself

I’ve officially finished working for others and am starting to work for myself again. The boat work is still a couple of days away, but regular updates are resuming now.

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Remembering the Righteous with a Yellow Candle

I lit a yellow candle for Yom HaShoah, remembering the victims and holding fast to “never again.”

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Our Sister Site Is Getting Ready

I’m getting our sister site, courses and extra content ready. 😊

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A New Season in the Office

I’m making some changes in the office for a new season. There are still things to sort out before I get back to the workshop, but in the meantime I’m hitting record.

Tech

A Chance at Tropicfeel Backpacks

We’re planning to use Tropicfeel’s backpacks, so I’m sharing the chance to get a discount or freebie. And yes, it gives us more chance of a freebie too.

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The Value of Being Scared

I’ve been scared of this project from the beginning, not just now. Big dreams usually require doing frightening things repeatedly—and waiting longer than a month to see the results.

Tech

Vestas 15 MW Turbine Makes First Power

I’m sharing news of Vestas’s 15 MW prototype offshore wind turbine producing its first power.

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Wishing You All a Happy New Year

We’re joining our little company in wishing you all a very happy New Year!

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Our Approach to Customers and Prices

I’m making a small comparison between our approach to customers and a design price list where doing more yourself costs less.

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Getting Advice Before My Launch

I’m getting an early copy of Amy Porterfield’s book just when I need advice from someone who has walked this path before. I’m launching new things out to the public soon, so the timing is rather good.

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Reading Two Weeks Notice

I’m reading something new: Amy Porterfield’s *Two Weeks Notice*.

Tech

Learning the Boat’s Electrical Setup

I’m in learning mode for now, with the Electrifying Academy launch coming soon. After that, we’ll start talking about our internal setup on the boat.

Journal

Learning How to Teach Others

I’m learning from Amy Porterfield how to teach others. Thanks for the lessons.

Tech

Diesel Fanatics Cannot Accept Electric Boating

I’m on the electric-boat case again, and the diesel fanatics still cannot believe their time is over. Self-sufficient electric boating is worth another round.

Journal

Wishing You a Sweet Year Ahead

In the kitchen, apples and something sweet are being prepared. שנה טובה — wishing you a good and sweet year ahead!

Ikaroa

My Wrists Are Finally Free

My wrists are finally out of casts, although they’re still stiff. We’re staying in Edinburgh over winter, but I’ll be sharing how we plan to completely electrify the Wharram.

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Our Centre for Controlling the Universe

Our office is taking shape, although one desk is still missing. This is where the magic happens, powered by dreams and a huge amount of caffeine.

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The Desks Arrived, Slightly Too Big

Our desks arrived for the office, and they turned out to be slightly bigger than expected. Time to find them a home.

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Refocusing on the Other Half

With my wrists and boat work temporarily sidelined, I’m getting back into programming while we set up our office and build new software to help pay the bills.