Day 10 – We’re on the road again early following the scenic route to get from Manapouri to Queenstown. What a contrast! Where Manapouri is quiet and natural, sleeping against it’s beautiful lake, Queenstown is robust and packed with entertainment. It i…
Doubtful Sound and More
Day 8 – Manapouri is mountainous and there is a big lake here that is prime for fishing, boating and if you are brave – swimming (cold!). It is also the entrance point for tours out to Doubtful Sound. So we are here for three nights. Exploring the town…
Report From Onboard Jenny
Friday, February 18, 2011 2:16:23 PMLocation: Indian HarborLatitude is 28 degrees 9.199 minutes north.Longitude is 80 degrees 36.52 minutes west.This weather observation was taken on Friday, February 18, 2011 2:16:06 PM local time.Observation locati…
Valentine’s Day on Hog Cay
We left Thomson Bay, Long Island, in flat calm conditions – truly a 'trawler day'. The shallow channel running along the south side of Little Exuma Island didn't even have a wind ripple. One could see the grass growing in the sand and sta…
TARPON POINT MARINA AND RESORT
We arrived at our first stop of our journey to Miami – Tarpon Point. Another beautiful day of motoring with sunshine and calm waters. We again enjoyed several dolphin shows. They would come up to the side of the boat and follow us for a whi…
24V Lighting
I was going to post something different, but have already had a few questions and emails on lights.Anyway, you can see the first pair of bunk lights there at the top left of the image. The wood coving also neatly covers the metal gussets (Rob). Oh, and…
Boat show time – Day 139 – Miami to Miami Beach, FL
After seven wonderful days at Grove Isle Marina, we moved to Miami Beach to meet with friends and see the Miami Boat Show.The weather at our 11:30 AM departure was partly cloudy and 80 degrees with wind out of the east at 15 to 20 MPH.&n…
Cruising Cuisine!
For dinner last night, we went back up and over the mountain to the lovely seaside town of Grand Case, considered by many to be the gastronomic center of St. Martin. Lovely! We had a great time wandering the waterfront street, checking out the posted m…
Coconut Grove Adventures – Day 134 to 138 – Miami, FL
Pending completion by Les.
Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2011-02-17 18:35:00
Days 174 – 176 Harbour Cay Club, Marathon, FL Tuesday, February 15, 2011 through Thursday, February 17, 2011At Harbour Cay ClubBeautiful, sunny days with temperatures in the 70’s. We relaxed and got a lot of things done around the bo…
