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 […]
Twin Dolphin Marina, Bradenton, Florida
We are back in Twin Dolphin Marina. We spent the morning puttting the boat back together; everything had been taken apart for the mechanics to do their thing, especially cleaning the fuel. Once back together, decided to return to Twin Dolphin Marina, j…
Panama
We are having a good time in Altos Del Maria Panama
Friday, January 21, 2011 – Tenecatita
Coming into Tenecatita, no fish, but there were porpoises and whales which were entertainment enough. We anchored in the bay which is a lovely large anchorage, about 20 miles north of Barra. There were a number of boats already there when we arrived …
…and What a Party it Was!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ever since our early August trip on Long Island Sound, Tom and I have become insatiable cruisers. Luckily for us, our dock neighbors are just as insatiable. During one of our regular Friday night food and drink fests, we cooked up a raft up…
Setting Sail for our Last Port of Call – Port Jefferson
After a not too leisurely breakfast (once the captain decides we’re ready to leave, we ARE leaving!), we were on our way back across the Sound to Port Jefferson (locals refer to it as Port Jeff). I was delighted to be able to help Tom plot our co…
McCotter’s Marina Fire Fund For Boating Victims
Waterway Guide and the Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net, the two most trusted names for USA cruising information, have joined forces to help those who lost so much, and gave so much, during the recent, dramatic fire at McCotters Marina in Wash…
Tings a G’waaan.
Good Things are happening, but I’ve come over all secretive. Normal service will resume soon.In the meantime, something from the vault. Pump up the volume guys…
