Seems that’s the new name of CS Charters’ new boat.You may remember Capt. Bruce and the Bahama Star from an earlier post.Got an email from Bruce today, showing the progress on Bahama Star’s successor.A 65′ two masted, gaff rigged schooner, Beacon Won w…
Home but still blogging
We are home but still reflecting on our trip. Also I wanted to put a little explanation on as to how to leave a comment, as several people have told me they are having a problem leaving a comment.If you click on “comment” on any particular blog a page …
Day 187 Gloucester, VA
Today is Thursday, September 29th and we're excited about leaving Saturday morning for New York City and on to Ireland. We'll be gone for two weeks and Mike has prepared a nice itinerary for us.We rented a car on Saturday morning and once aga…
#38 Isle of Palms, SC September 2011
September was an exceptionally fun month for us as we were securely tied to our slip in Wild Dunes. Long ago when we were gainfully employed in Greenville, SC, we faithfully arose at 4:40 each weekday morning to meet a group of friends at 5:30 A.M.&nb…
The Burlington Reunion and Good-byes
Champaign reunion toast aboard the Muriel June Muriel June packs up her belongings for a winter in Vermont Plastic tubs are piled high on the aft deck of the Muriel June as we remove two years of work, maps, and materials. Some will be stored in the Gillman basement, while other materials will be shipped […]
Kingston to Castleton- Dodging Logs and a Rant on Wakes
Yeah, I know. This dodging logs thing is getting old. Try actually being on the boat! One must have constant vigilance and watch for what lies ahead. Luckily, most of the debris is small, chewed up by the commercial traffic…
How Many Accessory Plug Points DId You Say We Needed?
Here is a surprising look at some, but not all, of the items on charge or requiring charging transformers on Wind Horse. These mainly deal with the computer system with a few of other items. Included here are: Two portable VHF chargers. Printer. Three external hard drives (Mac Time Machine + two photo hard drives). […]
Wednesday. September 28, 2011
Norm is on his way home for his Aunt’s funeral. John and I spent the day working on getting things back the way we want them on the boat. We still are not finished, but it’s looking good. I went to JoAnn’s today and bought fabric to make covers for …
The Problem: Seawater intrusion through the Port Stabilizer assembly.
July 2011
The Problem: Seawater intrusion through the Port Stabilizer assembly.
After departing from Ashiya, Japan on May 5, I noticed that there were a few drops of salty water dripping from the top of our port stabilizer. I first …
The Problem: Seawater intrusion through the Port Stabilizer assembly.
July 2011
The Problem: Seawater intrusion through the Port Stabilizer assembly.
After departing from Ashiya, Japan on May 5, I noticed that there were a few drops of salty water dripping from the top of our port stabilizer. I first …
