A day to hang up one’s oils slicks and rest. In the winter the lobster industry runs seven days a week but in the summer, Sunday is a day off. Why? According to the lobster buyer Dee talked with in Rockland too many cruisers are out on the water. When that happens “they will pick […]
Visiting Friends
7/26/11 Tuesday We arrived yesterday in Victoria Harbour and after doing some boat chores and maybe one of us catching a nap, we were picked up by Bill & Mary. Canadian friends from Legacy Harbour in Ft. Myers. They were ver…
Kingston, The Historical Town
(Saturday July 30 – Dist: 56 mi; Avg Speed: 10.2 mph; TTT: 5:55 hrs)
West Point
A little further up river one passes West Point. Linda and I would have liked to take a tour but we decided next time. Close by is the CIA (Culinary Institut…
George’s House
Sunrise at Mt. Vernon It has been many years since I stood on the porch of Mt. Vernon as a youth. I very distinctly remember standing there looking out onto the Potamac River. Even then with my very vivid ima…
July 27, 2011
Evan with One of his Many FishSmith Falls to Colonel By Island on Big Rideau Lake – Hot and sunny today. We returned the rental car in the morning and needed a pump out. The Smith Falls one was not working so we all headed to the marina in Rideau Ferry…
Dismal Swamp, NC – 7/31/11
They call this stuff “Duck Weed”. I am sure that when I get around to cleaning strainers later this week I will see it again! We had to plan our departure for the 18 to 20 miles to the final lock on the swamp to arrive about 3 p.m. so we waited until …
Dismal Swamp, NC – 7/31/11
They call this stuff “Duck Weed”. I am sure that when I get around to cleaning strainers later this week I will see it again! We had to plan our departure for the 18 to 20 miles to the final lock on the swamp to arrive about 3 p.m. so we waited until …
Dismal Swamp, NC – 7/31/11
They call this stuff “Duck Weed”. I am sure that when I get around to cleaning strainers later this week I will see it again! We had to plan our departure for the 18 to 20 miles to the final lock on the swamp to arrive about 3 p.m. so we waited until …
EVIA ISLAND, THE GULF OF VOLOS AND SMOKE IN THE ENGINE ROOM
Photos will be added to this posting when we have better connectivity.
The island of Evia at about 90NM long and 10NM wide is Greece’s second largest island after Crete. Unlike Crete it’s very close to the mainland coast, being mostly about 5NM awa…
Camden, Maine – WIth The In Crowd
We’re with the “in” crowd in Camden, Maine.
Wind Horse is anchored between Ticonderoga to the west and
the British J-boat, Velsheda, to the east.
Camden is the opposite of Round Pond. It is oriented towards tourism and yachting, both of which are summer events. The boat watching is excellent, and there are some interesting craft to study, […]
