As we approached, these birds were sitting in a line across the channel, looked like perhaps they were sitting on a sand bar. As we approached, they flew away, they must have all decided to rest/fish/sit in the same place.The new bridge at Titusville i…
Hong Kong – Preparing to Depart
Hello again from Hong Kong! It seems like forever since I last blogged on this website and it actually has been about six months. It was tough leaving Seabird all locked up for the winter but it was nice to get back home again to the US. We spent a few…
Mar. 18 – The Mississippi River
Day 12 – The Middle of the Bayou, LARabbit Island – AnchorageThis is the day I had been anxiously waiting for with dread and excitement. After waiting for the fog to lift we headed for the Harvey Locks. We didn’t have to wait…t…
SweetPea gets hauled out in Jacksonville for for bottom work.
Today we are at Huckins to have SweetPea hauled for bottom work and inspection. We are very curious to see what her bottom is looking like. This is very nerve racking to me Her bottom looks better than we thought. And the p…
Home again, home again, jiggity jig
We awoke the next day at Shellmound Recreation area to a beautiful sunrise. Very calm and peaceful and a great location! We tied up on the T-head of the dock the night before in the dark. The park has nice grounds for walking and bathroom facilities….
A Bad Day in Paradise
(Thurs March 17 – Dist: 24.6 mi; Avg Speed: 8.7 mph; TTT: 3:00 hrs)
Five of the eight boats which made up the original “A” Team (ie. Abaco Team) left Mangoes Marina in Marsh Harbour and headed for Little Harbour on a beautiful sunny day. The wat…
Great Ride
This past Monday we were cruising down through the Keys when we received a “private call” on the VHF. It was Rick & Deb onboard Broulee. We had just exited Jewfish Creek when Rick saw us motoring towards them…
March 15 Anchored at Saul Creek
Saul Creek is a very narrow, but deep creek. There is just enough room for the boat to swing on one anchor. We also anchored here on our way southward. The chart shows where our anchorage is relative to the Apalachicola River, which fo…
Pirating puts an end to circumnavigator’s dreams
Sadly, it seems the risk far outweighs the desire for adventure. Below is an email posted by the crew of Doramac:I guess its time I admitted to the list and to myself that our dreams of acircumnavigation will remain just that, a dream. Were still…
Dania Beach, FL – 3/15/11 thru 3/17/11
Tuesday (3/15/11)This morning the day started with a very painful moment. When Ricki went to check on her “crabs” as she has done every morning since she acquired them, they were laying in the water belly up and dead! With heavy heart we were forced …
