I suppose theoretically it’s possible. But can you really repair a 30-year-old radar unit for $30.00? I am here to tell you that you absolutely can, if the problem is the same as ours. Not long ago, I fired up our Raytheon RL70 radar unit and it all st…
All the Way to Green Turtle Bay
(Saturday Sept 15 – Dist: 74 mi; Avg Speed: 7.5 mph;
Locks: 3; LWT: 0 hrs; TTT: 11:45)
Locks #53 and 52 on the Ohio River are the worst, by far, of all the locks on the Great Loop. Fortunately bot…
Sept. 20 – Baltimore, MD
A Little HistoryHenderson’s Wharf MarinaWe’re having a great time in Baltimore…enjoying the weather, the great restaurants and the company of good friends, but it makes blogging every day a little difficult. I haven’t taken any wonderful pi…
Pic O’ the day
Heading under the Sydney Lanier Bridge in Brunswick, GA just before sundownThis shot was taken after a long 38 hour run that started at the Alligator River Marina in North Carolina.2 long days and a night made this a welcomed sight.—————…
Cruising Makes You Young
I’ve written often about how I’ve met no grouchy or grumpy cruisers in the past year that Pam and I have been traveling and living aboard Drift Away. I’ve attributed that to “how can anyone be grouchy” living this life style?Now, I’m an easy goin…
We’re having too much fun….
and I seem to be getting really behind on sharing photos. Living in New England most of my life I always wanted to go to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and we accomplished it this summer. We had stellar weather and a grand time exploring both islands. I think what really stands out in my mind … Continue reading »
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Hard to believe we have been blogging 3+ years. Unfortunately we lost our Ruth portion when we moved to Close Knit. Al almost exclusively did the blog postings. At some point I wanted to learn and I started blogging. I veered from the cruising and …
Gili Air, a place of Magic
I anticipated our return to Gili Air like a school boy awaits the first day of summer vacation. We dropped anchor in the same place as last year and I went ashore to find old friends and new. Gili Air has it all going on, the diving brings people …
Three Year Sage, part 4, the Crew
Three years ago I left Seattle with a well prepared boat, a good plan (it changed) and crew lined up for the first few legs. After that I had not plan for crew but seemed to know it would all work out. The first year I was extremely lucky in finding g…
The “Eagle” has landed…
Right next to us in Greenport NY. We are in Greenport for the Maritime Festival and Wooden Boat Regatta this weekend. How cool is this? The LYNX is also here in the Marina with us. … Continue reading »
