Approximately 2 weeks ago, it started raining in New
York. Approximately 10 days ago, and for
the last several days, we have been trapped in the Erie Canal due to
flooding. This scenario apparently continues
to replay itself over and over…
Frustration fed by lack of communication –
FPB 78: Rudder Shaft Engineering – Steering The Right Course
If we had to pick one system above all else that must be 100% reliable we’d say steering. Which is why we fit two complete auto pilots, two independent hydraulic systems, and use intensely muscular structural elements. Most of this is easy, but establishing the engineering scenario for the rudder itself takes a bit of […]
#2013-26 Back to Whale Bay
Yesterday, the crew took the day off from fishing, to the relief of many salmon, and toured Sitka. By day’s end the boys had located the local Elks Club Lodge and payed a visit with the Exalted Ruler. Roger, Dave and Sid are all “Elkies” a…
Jerry’s new pests not pets
We spent 4 days anchored at Port Browning on North Pender Island. Port Browning is a great anchorage. There is a marina within kayaking distance that has wifi, nice showers, laundry, and a pub. There is a grocery store nearby and also one of our favo…
Waiting on summer
Basically, so far, our weather really sucks. We get a couple of teaser days then right back to rain, wind and cool temps. 25 of the last 40 days have been rain. Sounds like most of the midwest has had the same. It makes us appre…
Waiting on summer
Basically, so far, our weather really sucks. We get a couple of teaser days then right back to rain, wind and cool temps. 25 of the last 40 days have been rain. Sounds like most of the midwest has had the same. It makes us appre…
Springtime Cruising!!
We have been in Oriental NC now for a little over three months! We moved “down river” to be closer to our favorite weekend cruising destinations and perhaps a few new locations that we’ve been dreaming about. It was a very chilly Spri…
Springtime Cruising!!
We have been in Oriental NC now for a little over three months! We moved “down river” to be closer to our favorite weekend cruising destinations and perhaps a few new locations that we’ve been dreaming about. It was a very chilly Spri…
2013 Finishing the Great Loop
We arrived in Brewerton, NY, a suburb of Syracuse, on Tuesday June 11. We rented a one way mini van loaded to the top with all of our worldly possessions for a few months on Island Hopper. About 600 miles and 10 hours.
We stayed in a Comf…
Raiatea Part 2
About mid morning, our guide, Cedric, arrived on his boat with paddle boards in tow. First were a few lessons on how to properly board, stand up, and stay aboard a paddle board. If it looks like we were concentrating, … Continue reading →
