Wednesday, May 25, 2011 5:14:07 PMLocation: Oriental, NCThe boat position was not recorded. This weather observation was taken on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 4:59:06 PM local time.Observation location: Oriental, NC.Observation position was not recorded….
Portsmouth, VA to Annapolis, MD: 04/23/11 – 05/25/11
We’re at Port Annapolis Marina on Back Creek in Annapolis. After spending an extra day in Portsmouth to wait out north winds on the Chesapeake, we moved up the bay to a favorite anchorage – Mill Creek off the Great Wicomico River. We have stopped here many times and never cease to be amazed by [Read More…]
Fall, Winter and Spring 2010-2011
We had a busy fall,winter and spring. We went to back to Thunder Bay and sold our home. It was a surprise that it happened so fast. We packed up all our belongings and stored them until we decided what to do. We ended up moving to Kelowna, British Colu…
Nicely overcast day @ Compass
The weather has been pleasantly cool. Though overcast, the wind is just a gentle breeze that keeps the bugs away. The locals are all hoping for rain as it’s been dry for a while, so we hope for rain also. Here in these island even a rainy day is a good…
Iron Lady’s Helm Station
As part of a continuing series, this post is devoted to Iron Lady’s helm station. The base boat comes with a very significant array of electronics and instrumentation. Each owner, however, has modified the base to suit there individual preference…
Morehead City
Today was not a perfect day. It started out fairly well, going out the inlet at 9 knots. But with a nine hour run, one can’t expect conditions to remain constant. The whole day was lumpy with a combined beam and following sea, but the waves were arou…
Isla Mujeres
The reef at Isla Mujeres, Puerto Juarez in backgroundIsland of the WomenCinco de Mayo 2011Isla Mujeres, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico21˚14 75 N – 086˚44 80 WMaddie new quilt”Surf’s up”We’ve been in Isla Mujeres, across the channel from Cancun, since …
Shuttle plume
This is nothing to do with Lady Jane, or anything even remotely related, but looked so good I thought I’d have to post it.It’s the plume from the space shuttle Endeavour just after it’s final mission launch.The reverse of the above picture, from below,…
May 24 – Indian River Shores, FL
Day 79 – Back to NatureIndian River Shores – AnchorageAs we left Palm Beach we went by several mega yacht marinas…made our neighbors last night look small. We could see their crews busy polishing and cleaning. We joked we had a crew too, chef, captai…
Daytona Beach, FL – 5/24/11
This morning the three guys took off early to pick up Skip’s water pump that is supposed to be in by 12:30. When we returned, the three ladies took off for the afternoon to grocery shop and visit the Ponce deLeon Light House. This is the tallest brick …
