Well, I had the rental car company pick me up at the marina after watching Mike and Captain Butch Farless pass through the cut from the intercoastal into the gulf. I started wondering if I had made a mistake after talking with Butch because he was te…
Wild horses of Shackleford Bank!
We were so excited to see these, four of about 140 wild horses on this barrier island, the smallest and most southern of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Many years ago I’d heard or read about these wild herds that roam some of the islands, descenden…
Finally Frolicking in the ATLANTIC
It was 90+ today and I was determined to swim in the ocean. Its about time, I have been looking forward to this since we left Canada in July ’09. The water was fabulous and the waves a riot. I also scored a Bill Fish!!!! as in a $10 bill….floating…
Procrastination Day 3
Today was beautiful. A gorgeous, absolutely perfect day. Sunny, warm, and a gentle breeze. Certainly no one can be expected to do boat projects when the weather is this wonderful, right?So after a great Pam cooked breakfast, we …
Daytona to Jeckyl Island
We got to Daytona on April 11 and stayed at the Halifax River Yacht Club, a nice stop with a tiki hut and pool. We hung out at the club, and left in the morning for the St. Augustine Municipal Docks, which were right in town. St. Augustine is a beautif…
The 2011 Selene Owner’s Rendezvous is over
It is a sunny but cool Sunday morning in Roche Harbor and most of the 31 Selene’s attending this year’s gathering have left, either starting their trip north to Alaska, or returning to their home ports. We intended to leave this morning also, but seve…
4/30/2011 DEEP CREEK BRIDGE TO NORFOLK, VA
SATURDAYTOTAL MILES TRAVELED TODAY: 8 NM DOCKED AT: WATERSIDE MARINAICW MILE MARKER: 0SUNRISE: 6:12 SUNSET: 7:52HIGH: 66 LOW: …
Making a lil’ headway now
Moved the two sides of the cabin top outside.They’ll stay here till next summer I’m guessing. They’ll be wrapped up neatly in the tarp to keep them dry and safe.Moved onto the bulwarks. These are pretty simple joins so I did both sides at once. First t…
Moment of Zen
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