Next to Staniel Cay is an Island called Big Major Spot, and on that island is a local attraction. When I first heard about this, my curiosity went through the roof. How many opportunities do you get to see swimming …
Great Loop Date 01.24.2011: Doing Marathon…Florida, That Is!
Day #165 – 178: 3115.0 total miles (50.8 miles)Port #72: Sombrero Dockside Marina; Marathon, FL (Vaca Key)OB was more than ready to leave Little Shark River and whatever murder occurred during the dark hours of the night. The…
Notice to Blog Follows
The long awaited “Key West Adventures” article has finally been completed. Enjoy!The article is five below this one. Reference “Days 112 to 116.”Next article will be published tonight. Tentative title: Islamorada Vacation. Stay …
Moor $tuff 2011-02-07 07:38:00
Sunday, February 6, 201181° 52.568’ W26° 38.538’ NLegacy Harbour MarinaFt. Myers, Florida We are not going anywhere today. I checked out from the marina and paid the bill. After disconnecting and storing the power cords, water hose and TV c…
Monday, February 7, 2011
Congratulations to all of the Green Bay fans. We watched the game in the boaters’ lounge here at the marina. It’s a lot more fun to be in a large group of people for an event like that. We brought our folding / bag chairs and a folding table along w…
Cheese is Stronger Than Steel
The Cheeseheads claim the Super Bowl title with a win over the tough Pittsburgh Steelers. When the Steelers failed to convert on their final play, the sound of beer caps popping off bottles throughout the Packer Nation was deafening! The Lombardi Troph…
Bunk primed
I’m back!This winter has been longer and colder than I’d like. In turn this, along with being desperately busy at work, has impacted how much I’ve wanted to do when down on the boat on the weekends.It’s easy to find reasons to stay snuggled up in the w…
Photos
This is Matt and our friend Joe having a very important logistical discussion before we headed off to Sausalito for New Year’s weekend. This is the boat at the slip we were in at the marina in Sausalito. It was a bit of a tight s…
FPB 64 Iron Lady – Second Day of Trials
The second day of sea trials for Iron Lady has come and gone with unfortunately calm conditions. However, this is a chance to get deep water data and put some hours on the systems. She us running in these photos at 10.4 knots, turning 2000 RPM, with a pleasingly clean wake. There are a series […]
Moor $tuff 2011-02-06 20:13:00
Saturday, February 5, 201181° 52.568’ W26° 38.538’ NLegacy Harbour MarinaFt. Myers, FloridaAnother beautiful day in Ft. Myers, Florida! Barb and I walked to the local restaurant and had brunch then to the local super mart for milk, bread and beer…
