We left just before dawn on the overcast morning of January 20th, to take advantage of the light winds and calmer seas as we headed east. It was spectacular to slip out of the harbor beneath the looming promontory of El Morro, then head east along the …
The after Crossing slowdown
Sunday December 26thWindy and Cold this morning.We took the “Loop Bus” to get an idea of the downtown area here in St. Petersburg. MSC – It costs only 25¢ (10¢ for us old farts). It was so cheap that I threw in a quarter for the two of us (big …
Where the Hell is Matt?
Sadly, we take our good friend Peter back to the airport today. Crew Istaboa has really enjoyed his company.Pete, we hope for you a speedy and complete recovery… Until next time, Adios.So now we are poring over weather prediction sites and wav…
Saturday, January 22, 2011
The nice warm weather didn’t last. It’s getting colder each day with the high barely making 60 degrees. I thought this was supposed to be sunnyFlorida.Yesterday I spent the whole day sewing. I was in heaven, doing exactly what I love to do. Tonight we …
Ft Lauderdale
The cruise from Palm Beach to Lauderdale presents a choice: either an outside (ocean) run from Lake Worth Inlet and a straightforward run down the coast to Port Everglades Inlet at Ft Lauderdale, or an inside ICW route that is protected and scenic, but…
Ft Lauderdale
The cruise from Palm Beach to Lauderdale presents a choice: either an outside (ocean) run from Lake Worth Inlet and a straightforward run down the coast to Port Everglades Inlet at Ft Lauderdale, or an inside ICW route that is protected and scenic, but requires running a gauntlet of bridges, 17 of which must be […]
Back in The Saddle Again!! Leg 14 To Complete Our Loop!!
PICTURES FOR THIS LEG COMING SOON
Check Back for Final Great Loop Statistics and "Looking Back"
February 6-9, 2011
Sunday is here and it is Super Bowl day! There happen to be a number of Green Bay fans staying here in the marina. …
Bradenton, FL – 1/21/11
When we woke up this morning the fog had settled in big time although the temperatures were still in the low 60’s. I walked to the end of the dock several times to see if visibility was getting any better. About 10 a.m. I talked to the captain of the…
A Winter Passage: Seattle to Ketchikan
OK, here’s the log of the trip: (Continued…)
An Interesting Motorsailor
If you are going to cruise in cold climates a large pilot house is worth consideration
There are tradeoffs. Aesthetics, windage, weight, and deck configuration are all difficult to handle design wise, and put a definite crimp in the cruising lifestyle if you are doing a tradewind circumnavigation.
Of course you are not going to be very […]
