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FPB Update: 97-1 Progress (Posted by Todd)

One takeaway from this latest trip to New Zealand was the overall pace and quality of progress that Circa Marine is managing with the FPB 97 program. Kudos thus far to project manager John Richards and the Circa crew, who have things humming along to the satisfaction of the client and Dashew Offshore. This lead […]

Homesteading in Bleecker

Pam and I love our boat, and we really enjoy cruising and living aboard.  But when we returned to NY last summer, we both realized how much we miss upstate; the mountains, the forests, and even the climate.  We had an opportunity to buy ten a…

Off to th Bahamas….Not!!!!

Today was a good weather window so up at 6:30 AM to head to the Bahamas….within 2 miles of pulling anchor, approaching our first bridge, Esperanza decided to have a hissy fit and had talked with the Bow Thruster….they decided to mutiny!!!! Suddenly…

It’s Kid Time

We really enjoyed the Melbourne SSCA Gam. Our final day ended with a beautiful sunset which just put the whipped cream on the sundae. It is the most interesting and diverse group of boaters we have ever encountered. Some have circumnavigated the world …

Ice is starting to build on the bay

A stunning video

Karen, our friend from Fort Lauderdale sent this to us… She’s right, it’s worth 5 minutes of your time.If you haven’t seen it, enjoy. Go full screen, the HD is amazing.Thanks Karen. On the road to Jacksonville.Cheers,IstaboaNordhavn Exumas Abacos Bah…

Are You Kidding Me

This was the look Bridget gave me this morning when she had to go out in her first skiff of snow. Remember she’s a Southern Belle so she’ll have to get used to the weather here. We finally have some sun after several day of grey and gloom. But outsid…

Oso has landed

The MV Eurogracht, carrying Oso from Brisbane, arrived near New Orleans in the Mississippi River on Sunday night.    Karl and I were taken with the loadmaster out to the anchored ship.   It was wonderful to see Oso si…

Oso has landed

The MV Eurogracht, carrying Oso from Brisbane, arrived near New Orleans in the Mississippi River on Sunday night.    Karl and I were taken with the loadmaster out to the anchored ship.   It was wonderful to see Oso si…