September Song 2011-08-07 13:28:00

Wax on, wax off.Our baby all done and ready to go back into the water.Don’t drop her now! Stephanie and the girls spent most of the days in the yard lounge. Cassie and Godiva had fun greeting everyone that came into the yard office and exploring the of…

The Blue Ridge Parkway

In an attempt to get away from the extreme heat and humidity that has been plaguing much the nation, we decided to rent a car and go for a road trip.  But where could we go to get away from these high temps?  Well of course – duh – the mo…

Lugger Class

Interview with “Lugger Bob” Senter

Trawler Blogs sat down (virtually) for an interview with “Lugger Bob” Senter to ask him a few questions about trawlers, diesel engines, and spare parts. This is the first of our two part interview with Bob.

July 6 – Washington, DC

Day 141 – One Last LookGangplank MarinaWe spent our last day in DC going to the Air & Space Museum and seeing a few things we’d missed. We knew it would be very crowded on a Saturday, so we were there when they opened. We spent a few hours looking …

Waiting for Wind

So this year’s race unfolded as so many do – wait for wind, get frustrated when others boats find it first and then charge around the course working to beat one’s handicap and, thus, other boats. The big boys get to catch up fighting to finish first. That boat  claims line honors, has bragging rights […]

Norfolk, VA – 8/5/11 & 8/6/11

8/5/11We spent the day looking at marinas for winter storage of Quest. We actually looked and talked with 3 different marinas in the lower Chesapeake area with the idea of being close to Norfolk for next springs AGLCA meeting. We have tentatively selec…

Pam. Your cat is all wet.

I was awakened by a cat that jumped up on the bed and then my chest.  I half opened one eye to look at the clock.  2:33 AM.   I looked at the cat.  It was Smudge, the white old lady with the new collar.   I …

Eggomoggin Reach Regatta Photos

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Eggomoggin Reach Regatta – History Meets The 21st Century

The plan for the weekend is to attend the Seven Seas Cruising Association gam in Ilseboro, Maine, and then we hear about the Eggomoggin Reach wooden boat regatta. We anguish, up anchor, and turn left rather than right, heading for Brooklin.

The Eggomoggin takes place under the auspices of Wooden Boat Magazine (which is related to […]

Jefferson Memorial