June 18th, 2011Capital Yacht ClubWashington, D.C.38˚52 52N 077˚01.444WWe’ve been here a week and we have the best hotel room in town: DOMINO, anchored in the Washington Channel, just off the East Potomac Park, south of the I395 bridge, with views…
In We Go
Were we ever excited when we saw the steam box leaking steam first thing yesterday morning. That meant the crew would set a new plank in the hull before lunch. The interior planks are steamed for three hours to allow them to be bent into shape on the hull. They will stay pliable for about […]
Back To Four Blades
Denied the capacity to fiddle with rig and sails, we have filled this void by experimenting with props. Our three bladed test being concluded after 8000+ miles of usage, we are back to the fours.
We had Palmetto Prop in Charleston add 5% to the pitch of these, which previously allowed full RPM. What we are […]
Croton to Haverstraw to Kingston NY
Monday June 20thToday was a later than expected start as we needed to return the rental car, get a pump out and to fuel up. SO… we traveled over to Haverstraw Marina once everything was done we didn’t get off their dock until almost 11am. …
Arenal Volcano
Yesterday morning, Julie and I left Papagayo Marina and headed inland for a couple of days at the largest active Volcano in Costa Rica, the Valcon Arenal. It took us over 4 hours (stopped for lunch) to get to the Tabacon Grand Resort and Spa…
Days 77-87 Cape Canaveal to St. Augustine
We spent 3 great days in Orlando with our daughter, son-in-law and granddaugter at Disney World and were totally worn out by the time we left. That is one active place! Also, the weather here in Florida is hotter than Texas if that's possible….
Monday, June 20, 2011
Walking this morning reminded me of : “Sweating to the Oldies” with Richard Simmons. When you walk out of the boat, it’s like walking into a wall of heat even at 8:00 A.M. But, Sue and I are glad when we’re finished walking for the day. The rest of the…
June 19 and 20, 2011; Sunday and Monday
Second day at Geneva State Park, OH: Finally; a day of rest. We got up at 05:00 again and checked the weather, wind, and waves. We did ponder a while, but decided it was too rough so Keith went back to bed and I stayed up to work on o…
Brockville Municipal Marina, Brockville, Ont
Went out for dinner with Linda and IanMet this boat in the channel todayWarm and sunny this morning; left Kingston marina and had an easy trip down to Ganonoque. Met Linda and Ian in Ganonoque, so nice to see them after being away so long. They joined …
