Enjoying Ice Cream and Conversation along the C & D Canal with Denise, Al, Lulu, Paul & AnthonyAccording to Skipper Bob (the boater’s bible to cruising) leaving 2 hours after low tide is the best time to depart the Cape May Canal and head up th…
Just one of those days!! Atlantic City to Cape May, NJ
Both of us were well rested, and up and dressed by 6:30 in the morning. Most of you know that we love to sleep in and this early rising just isn’t our routine. The morning sky was brightening so we took a peak out to see if an…
Georgian Bay
You are looking at a mural on a full size grain elevatorAfter Locking through Port Severn we thought we had it made . After all “The Georgian Bay” is one of the finer cruising grounds, open water, lots of Islands,plenty of anchorages and great scen…
Lake Michigan Charlevoix 9-17-10
Waves and wind finally calmed down and the sun came out on 9/15 so we scooted the 54 miles down the Lake Michigan coast to Charlevoix. We were here in 9/08 just for an overnight, but this time with the time to spare and the 2 nights for 1 dock price sa…
Fun in the Sun at Hilton Head Island
There are plenty of things to do while at Hilton Head Island, and Shelter Cove Marina is a good place to be to take advantage of them. Some events take place right at the marina, such as the Beer Fest that we attended last Saturday.Shelter Cove i…
Michigan City, IN and Chicago, IL
Michigan City was a nice stop – with an outlet center and casino nearby. Rob shopped for a short while, and I shopped a little bit longer. Although the casino was nearby, transportation was provided. The Blue Chip Casino was located at “2 Easy Stre…
Michigan City, IN and Chicago, IL
Michigan City was a nice stop – with an outlet center and casino nearby. Rob shopped for a short while, and I shopped a little bit longer. Although the casino was nearby, transportation was provided. The Blue Chip Casino was located at “2 Easy Stre…
Great Loop Date: 09.20.2010 (Monday): No Romeo in Joliet…
Nautical Charts end at Ottawa, IL. Google maps will have to suffice to Mobile, AL.Day #39: 868.0 total miles (48.0 miles 10.0 hours 9.0 mph)Port #15 – Ottawa, ILAfter I got up this morning, Todd mentioned that Joliet has one of the highest murd…
Captain’s Log Update – Oregon to Dana Point
Captain’s Log – September 9, 2010- Coos Bay, Oregon to Dana Point
Our trip down the Washington and Oregon coast was beautiful and a lot of fun. The first day or two we encountered seas around 6 to 8 feet, but they were on our starboard quart…
Captain’s Log Update – Oregon to Dana Point
Captain’s Log – September 9, 2010- Coos Bay, Oregon to Dana Point
Our trip down the Washington and Oregon coast was beautiful and a lot of fun. The first day or two we encountered seas around 6 to 8 feet, but they were on our starboard quart…
