It has been a great trip south, highly recommended. Yes the seas are more challenging, pick your weather, the boat manages well, after a few rough crossings I started to document in the ship’s log after t…
Back On Line
OK, sorry for the lack of posts here. Something went wrong with our Sylken Sea Google account. Hoping it is now fixed.Anyway sitting in Robert “Righteous” & the Youth’s Bar in Mayreau (pronounced My-Row), SVG with guests Ken & Carol. We are all…
Mayreau
Robert Righteous & the Youth Bar, Robert has created a Bob Marley shrine.
Leaving George Town
Dylan and Dee Dee pining for Sand Dollar Beach. After 6 weeks, the time has come to pull anchor and head out of George Town. There were many things Dylan and Dee Dee have enjoyed during their stay. But what they will miss most are the afternoon coconut…
Till We’re All Free
Veteran Memphis singer-songwriter John Kilzer — With Kirk Whalum on Sax
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Memphis Downtown
We cross!
Blue Water Marina Resort That clear Bahamian water! Our weather window held, and we departed University Cove on Thursday, Mar. 3 at first light, headed for Bimini. Our crossing was relatively smooth despite having NNE winds around 10 kts. As crossings go, the rule of thumb is not to make one […]
University Cove
University Cove We departed Lauderdale Wednesday Feb. 24th and headed south towards Miami. We decided to stop off at University Cove, just across from Baker’s Haulover Inlet. It’s a location that cruising acquaintances have mentioned, so we thought it would be worth a look. It’s a delightful spot situated between Florida International University […]
Cruising Decisions – Sometimes Spontaneity Is The Key
Many cruising decisions are based on a detailed decision making matrix. Others are based on a spontaneous decision. The latter …Read More
Istaboa’s Waypoints 2016-03-03 04:47:00
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Drive line Dimensions
I’ve now completed the reassembly of the Python Drive with the longer shaft. The thrust bearing endThe above pic is of the thrust bearing section of the Python Drive. It is bolted to one of the two CV joints. I did this now just to squeeze the dust cap…
