As far as the eye can see

Fiberglass! Hope to get this side glued down today then prep the other side for this week.That’s about 10 yds of 33 oz Quadaxial fabric. It’ll suck up over 3 gallons of epoxy. The quadaxial fabric replaces two separate layers specified by the designer….

Final Stop- Green Cove Springs.

Yesterday was an easy day.  It only took a bit over three hours to cruise from Jacksonville Landing to Green Cove Springs, and that was at a leisurely 1500 RPM and 6.5 to 7 knots.  I figured we’d arrive about 12:30 or so.We had slack current …

Final Stop- Green Cove Springs.

Yesterday was an easy day.  It only took a bit over three hours to cruise from Jacksonville Landing to Green Cove Springs, and that was at a leisurely 1500 RPM and 6.5 to 7 knots.  I figured we’d arrive about 12:30 or so.We had slack current …

Friday, Mobile, AL, to Tensas River North, Mile 39.2 on the Mobile River

There were thunderstorms predicted for the area today but we left any way. We were hoping they would miss us but we were wrong. Less than 14 miles, and before the City of Mobile, it started to rain. When the thunder and lightening started we decided…

Out of the weather

We woke to rain this morning and the threat of southeasterlies later in the day. Everything we have read says that this sound is little effected by the winds because of the high mountains surrounding it. But we didn’t feel adventurous enough to test …

Friday, Mobile, AL, to Tensas River North, Mile 39.2 on the Mobile River

There were thunderstorms predicted for the area today but we left any way. We were hoping they would miss us but we were wrong. Less than 14 miles, and before the City of Mobile, it started to rain. When the thunder and lightening started we decided…

MVGUMBO 2013-05-10 20:34:00

Thursday May 9, 2013  posted on Friday May 10.Pontchartrain Landing Marina  ICW mile 5,+3, East of Harvey Lock  to Houma Louisiana Mile 58 WHLMiles today 66We left Potchatrain landing about 8 AM, it was cool and calm, still sha…

MVGUMBO 2013-05-10 19:34:00

Thursday May 9, 2013  posted on Friday May 10.Pontchartrain Landing Marina  ICW mile 5,+3, East of Harvey Lock  to Houma Louisiana Mile 58 WHLMiles today 66We left Potchatrain landing about 8 AM, it was cool and calm, still sha…

Back and more info coming soon!!

Well after a great trip and then a well earned rest we are back and in the coming weeks I will publish our photos.Start your own blog now! Free!

Lines Off

After a week of provisioning and generally foul weather, we had a brief break and tossed the lines at Ship Despair bound for Great Barrier. For those who have been following for awhile, the following shots might be familiar. A … Continue reading …