This is not a newsletter.
Shellphone Chronicles is an adventure that you get to live. Vicariously.
“So love the Shellphone Chronicles’ theme of “big ocean, small world.” And I love all things water, especially sailing and especially the Pacific. So much love! And Linda’s heartfelt writing too.” Erin, Substack Author, Nomad Life
We’re two people exploring the ocean on an 80-foot expedition class sailing yacht without full-time crew.
I send an essay every week - weekly tall tales tall tales from the high seas, beautiful photos, original artwork, and occasional poetry - peppered with unfiltered experiences about how we run this this big boat independently. 🩵
Come join our journey on SV Duende. Welcome aboard!
I write for:
Vicarious adventurers who love tall tales from the high seas - and sometimes a sea shanty!
Anyone who loves art, poetry and beautiful photos. And fun - lots and lots of fun!
Aspiring open ocean sailors who might one day decide to sell everything and sail away - like I did
What you won’t see here
This is not an instruction manual. I’m not here to teach anyone how to do what we do. Rather, I provide an informational and entertaining view of our passages, how we keep things running, and our day-to-day life aboard.
As well as real stories about the amazing and crazy things we see along the way.
Join the Crew - All are Welcome
By joining the Shellphone Chronicles crew are joining a community of other vicarious adventurers who share your interests.
Shellphone Chronicles is a reader-supported publication. Your free or paid subscription helps me feel like I really do have a crew and that I’m not just throwing words over the transom.
I’m grateful for all my readers - your support says a lot. I promise I don’t take that lightly.
“Linda is a rad long-time ocean sailor and such an incredible writer. Even if you’re not a sailor, you need to follow her amazing adventures!”...” Cory Gerlach, Substack Author, Radical Paths
Ask me anything!
Please be an active crewmember. Participate in the comments section and let me know what you think. I read and respond to every comment.
I’d love to hear from you—questions, comments, or ideas for future posts. Drop me a note anytime at shellphonechronicles@gmail.com. I answer every email.
First voyage? Start Here!
Read the crew orientation on my Start Here page — a roadmap to guide you through some of my most popular essays and provide a few binge-worthy series suggestions. It’s a fun introduction to the themes that we weave through our life on the deep blue sea.
Thanks for reading!
Sail on Fearless Crew - LJ
