We arrived at Wilmington Marine Center on the 21st of April and docked into our assigned slip, where Misty will spend the summer at our camp on Nicatous Lake. We spent the next twelve days in Wilmington. Steve went back to Charleston and picked up the …
Alligator River Marina, Columbia, NC aka Miss Wanda
The scenery as we cruised to Alligator River Marina was the most diverse scenery we have seen. The Pungo River is wide with green trees and bush-type growth. We followed the Alligator River Pungo River Canal, which is a 21 mile canal connecting t…
We’re in Virginia!
After getting Tourist back in the water we made our way to Wrightsville Beach where we anchored for the night. Plenty of swing room all around and good holding. There was time enough to drop the dinghy in the water and head to shore. The dinghy dock wa…
We Stopped in Charleston, Finally
5/9 – 5/11 – We hadn’t stopped in Charleston our last 2 trips through the area, but it had been over 2 years since we’d been here and because we’re moving slowly, we decided to stop for a few days. Our next decision was deciding where to stay. …
We Stopped in Charleston, Finally
5/9 – 5/11 – We hadn’t stopped in Charleston our last 2 trips through the area, but it had been over 2 years since we’d been here and because we’re moving slowly, we decided to stop for a few days. Our next decision was deciding where to stay. …
More exploration of the French Quarter
“I’ve been around enough to knowThat there’s more than meets the eyeEverybody needs a little good luck charmA little gris gris keeps you safe from harmRub yours on me, and I’ll rub mine on youLuckiest couple on the avenueWith a little love and luckYou …
Mariners Wharf, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Today was our day to cross Albemarle Sound, one of the larger bodies of water that we need to cross on the loop. It is not actually that wide, but it is shallow and there are horror stories about boats getting caught in big wav…
FPB 64 Hi Def Sea Trial Video Available
We have just received a shipment of high definition DVDs filled with action footage of the first three FPB 64s during sea trials in less than ideal conditions. There are hundreds of photos as well. If you have wondered what these yachts are like offshore, watch this video and its more than 75 minutes of […]
Captain’s Log April 14 to May12, 2011
Captain’s Log April 14 to May 12, 2011
The Great Mango Run –
Pacific Panama, the Canal Transit, the San Blas Islands, run to Jamaica
April 14: We left Golfito, Costa Rica at 5:30 AM and cruised for about 10 hours down the coast to Isla Pari…
Captain’s Log April 14 to May12, 2011
Captain’s Log April 14 to May 12, 2011
The Great Mango Run –
Pacific Panama, the Canal Transit, the San Blas Islands, run to Jamaica
April 14: We left Golfito, Costa Rica at 5:30 AM and cruised for about 10 hours down the coast to Isla Pari…
