We got word today that Skinny Dippin’ is safe! She weathered Hurricane Irene in our favorite boatyard in Oriental NC, Sailcraft. They are a trusted business and we are very loyal customers. We ended up putting her closer to the storm,…
Many Things Make a Post
I know you all enjoyed the security knitting post. I was delighted to find that related knitting content in our email from a David who follows our blog. Al and I have had many discussions (words) about the content of this blog. As my focus turned m…
After Hurricane Irene A Few Thoughts
The air is cool and clear, Oyster Bay is once again filled with birds, and the roar of tropical storm Irene is quickly fading from memory. We have a busy couple of weeks ahead with Wind Horse, and then we return to Arizona for a month. Before the lessons learned fade we thought a few […]
The Rhythm of Island Life 8-30-11
Our days at anchor in the beautiful North Channel islands are drawing to a close. Many boaters have already headed back to their home ports and casual conversations now include the question, “When are you hauling out?” The days are getting shorte…
The Rhythm of Island Life 8-30-11
Our days at anchor in the beautiful North Channel islands are drawing to a close. Many boaters have already headed back to their home ports and casual conversations now include the question, “When are you hauling out?” The days are getting shorte…
South Benjamin Island Again 8-27-11
This is probably our favorite anchorage so far and we did not expect to see it again this year. However, we were at Benjamin Harbour around the corner when the NE wind started building so we had to move. Just like the last time, we …
South Benjamin Island Again 8-27-11
This is probably our favorite anchorage so far and we did not expect to see it again this year. However, we were at Benjamin Harbour around the corner when the NE wind started building so we had to move. Just like the last time, we …
The Benjamins 8-26-11
This beautiful harbor is formed by the northeastern side of South Benjamin and the southwestern side of North Benjamin Islands. It is encircled by a phalanx of rocky shoals and pink granite cliffs which gives the area character as well as a…
The Benjamins 8-26-11
This beautiful harbor is formed by the northeastern side of South Benjamin and the southwestern side of North Benjamin Islands. It is encircled by a phalanx of rocky shoals and pink granite cliffs which gives the area character as well as a…
August 30, 2011
The Honda motor on our dinghy hasn’t worked for a very long time, and Randy and Barb knew a mechanic just up the Potomac in Washington, DC who could fix it, so off we went to Washington Marina. Spent 4 days there and we were able to wander abou…
