TUESDAYTOTAL MILES TRAVELED TODAY: 38 NM DOCKED AT: ILION MARINA ($1/FT W/P) &n…
"Get Out Of Jail Free Card"
Yesterday was another first for the crew of Big Run. After spending another night on San Domingo Creek south of St. Michael, MD, Sharon and I decided to head over to Cambridge, MD. About 2 hours into the cruis…
Life’s2Short 2011-06-22 11:04:00
A Crazy Weekend at the Waterfall
On Tuesday, June 14th, the Captain continued his boat cleaning projects while I got caught up on laundry. Late that afternoon we met with George & Rebecca to discuss boating and they took us to a new place ca…
Life’s2Short 2011-06-22 11:04:00
A Crazy Weekend at the Waterfall
On Tuesday, June 14th, the Captain continued his boat cleaning projects while I got caught up on laundry. Late that afternoon we met with George & Rebecca to discuss boating and they took us to a new place ca…
Thompson’s Water Seal follow-up
I finally heard back from Thompson’s Water Seal customer service on Tuesday, one week after submitting an inquiry to them. This is what I wrote:I purchased Thompson’s Advanced Formula Water Seal to seal the teak decks of my boat. I app…
7 Years
This weekend marks the seventh year I’ve now had Lady Jane.Obviously there have trials and tribulations along the way.Overall though, it’s been a lot of learning and a lot of fun.
"Big D" does D.C.
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 […]
