September Song 2011-12-10 07:23:00

Friends met us at the dock in Marathon to catch our lines. After getting tied up, this big guy stopped by to welcome us back.We hadn’t been at our slip more than 30 minutes, and plans were made with friends to celebrate our return at the Keys Fisheries…

September Song 2011-12-10 07:22:00

Did I tell you we are HAPPY TO BE BACK!The first night back wouldn’t be complete without a walk up to Dockside Bar and Grill. Joe Mama was playing. It’s great to be back with our Marathon friends.

September Song 2011-12-10 07:21:00

A day of golf with Tom, Phred, and Richard. Did I tell you it’s GREAT TO BE BACK!Thursday night is prime rib night at Sparky’s Landing in Key Colony. The best part of the night, other than enjoying it with friends, is that John Bartus, one of our favor…

September Song 2011-12-10 07:21:00

You never know what will come by your slip. Keys people are creative when it comes to their boats.December what? Did I tell you it’s GREAT TO BE BACK! Thanks for the pool party Tom and Linda. The burgers were delicious and it was a fun day.Did I tell y…

IT’S NOT FUNNY ANY MORE

Another day of sun, woke up to a low voltage alarm on the inverter, Yes another electrical problem.Started the generator and let it charge for 2 hours but the amp charge did not come down. So into the hole I must go. {no sense calling it a engine room}…

Annapolis. A Drinking Town With A Sailing Problem.

We were told that Annapolis is like the Hotel California.  You can check out, but you never leave.  We arrived in Annapolis almost a month ago.  While we have no plans, no destination or schedule, I had thought that we’d stay a week or t…

What’s on your Xmas boatbuilding wish list?

Hmmmm? 15 gallons of epoxy10 yds of multi-axial carbon fiberGridcooler (Keel Cooler)After that, not much else. We’ve got pretty much everything we need to laminate the hull and flip it over. Once that’s done there’s a few other big ticket items we’ll h…

12/09/2011 PREPPING FOR TOMORROW’S POSSIBLE DEPARTURE

PARK POINT ANCHORAGE TO GROVE ISLE MARINA, COCONUT GROVE FRIDAYTOTAL MILES TRAVELED TODAY: 14 NM DOCKED AT GROVE ISLE MARINA MM 1093 ($ 160.00 TOTAL) SUNRISE IN COCONUT GROVE: 6:56 AM SUNSET IN COCONUT GROVE: 5:30 PMHIGH: 82 LOW: 65We Left the anchorag…

Siteseeing in Tarpon Springs

Date             December 8-9, 2011Day              163-164 Departure      No travel Thursday or Friday                              Arrival           Landings At Tarpon Springs, Tarpon Springs…

Heading South 2011

December 2011Well our trip south is behind us, and we are on the West Coast enjoying our family for the holidays.Our journey south was a little rougher this year. We had a lot of wind and rain and were held up on several occasions waiting for the weath…