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…

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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…

Quest at Sea

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 …

M/V She:Kon 2011-03-18 05:35:00

T-Minus 2 Days and counting.It’s Alive! Alive! Alive!As soon as Mother Nature cooperates I’ll be able to move then boat out of the way then the IROC out of the shed!Standby. It won’t be long now! 😉

M/V She:Kon 2011-03-18 05:35:00

T-Minus 2 Days and counting.It’s Alive! Alive! Alive!As soon as Mother Nature cooperates I’ll be able to move then boat out of the way then the IROC out of the shed!Standby. It won’t be long now! 😉

3/17/2011 NEW RIVER, FORT LAUDERDALE AND HAPPY ST. PARTICK’S DAY

Image via WikipediaTHURSDAYTOTAL MILES TRAVELED TODAY: 0 NMSUNRISE: 7:29 AM SUNSET: 7:30 PMHIGH: 81 LOW: 64With school done, the oil changed, filters replaced and new pressure gages installed Dan found himself sanding down the teak trim and preparing i…

What wat is that?

Position, 07.57N 098.26E

Storyteller’s first three months in Thailand started with a bang, with an exciting trip with Jackie and Michael from Lady Kay, en route from the UK to their yacht in Mackay. On our trip up the Andaman Sea from Phuket, to wi…

Auckland

We decided to splurge and spend some time at a marina since anchoring options were limited near this major city. We went into Westhaven Marina based on a local recommendation, but were disappointed at the 40 minute walk to downtown. The rain made the…