Putting Our Nose Out

First mate:

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 – In order to make it down the coast of Jersey, we have to make an outside passage on the Atlantic Ocean. As everyone knows it’s hurricane season and very active. Did you know there have been three active syste…

Putting Our Nose Out

First mate:Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 – In order to make it down the coast of Jersey, we have to make an outside passage on the Atlantic Ocean. As everyone knows it’s hurricane season and very active. Did you know there have been three active systems…

Does a Flag Pole Make a Good Dance Pole?

These hot Georgia days are running one right into another.  Its too hot for any outdoor boat projects, that’s for sure, and its hard to get any energy up to do indoor projects.  I can even see it in the dogs.The dog days of summer. I was…

Sept. 3 – Waterford, NY

FriendsCanal Visitor Center DockToday we said goodbye to a few new friends we made here in Waterford and some we’ve known a little longer. Everyone has a different agenda…some are moving south for the winter and some our moving a little further east …

Hamm’s Holiday Harbor, Rome, IL – 9/3/12

Mike and I agreed to meet this morning at 7:30 on the river at the entrance to our marina since they had remained at the Ottawa Town Dock.

Say Good Bye and Queen Kathleen

 We untied at 7:20 and when we exited our marina Queen Kathleen and Sa…

Hamm’s Holiday Harbor, Rome, IL – 9/3/12

Mike and I agreed to meet this morning at 7:30 on the river at the entrance to our marina since they had remained at the Ottawa Town Dock.Say Good Bye and Queen Kathleen We untied at 7:20 and when we exited our marina Queen Kathleen and Say Good B…

Good Times at the IVY Club

(Wednesday Aug 29 to Tuesday Sept 4)

The Illinois Valley Yacht Club, what a great club.  The members have welcomed us and encouraged us to participate in all of their Holiday Weekend activities.  One of the highlights has been the Pig R…

#32 – Port McNeill to Anacortes: The End of Our 2012 Alaska Cruise

On Friday evening, August 24th, we borrowed the Fuel Dock van and picked up crew Dick Squire at Port Hardy airport.  Dick is the perfect crew having owned and operated some 40+ large boats through the years.  He and his crew aboard Seagate, a…

#32 – Port McNeill to Anacortes: The End of Our 2012 Alaska Cruise

On Friday evening, August 24th, we borrowed the Fuel Dock van and picked up crew Dick Squire at Port Hardy airport.  Dick is the perfect crew having owned and operated some 40+ large boats through the years.  He and his crew aboard Seagate, a…

#31 – Single-Handed Around Cape Caution

Normally we like to cruise with at least one crew.  In fact Alex likes a crowd aboard.  But there are times, due to unforeseen circumstances, crew is just not available. Such was the case Sunday, August 19th once Alex placed Admiral…