Global Wind Map

… and it could be quite useful for us boater types who’s lives revolve around the wind. Click here for a real-time moving wind map.  http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/isobaric/1000hPa/orthographic=-76.41,28.36,1024I placed a point a…

Global Wind Map

… and it could be quite useful for us boater types who’s lives revolve around the wind. Click here for a real-time moving wind map.  http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/isobaric/1000hPa/orthographic=-76.41,28.36,1024I placed a point a…

December 18 and 19, 2013; Gulf Crossinting

The Moorings in Carrabelle to Clearwater Municipal Marina, FL: We spent 3 days in Carrabelle waiting for a good crossing. After missing a good crossing on the 17th and 18th, we looked at every thing; computer models, winds, etc. and decided it would b…

December 18 and 19, 2013; Gulf Crossinting

The Moorings in Carrabelle to Clearwater Municipal Marina, FL: We spent 3 days in Carrabelle waiting for a good crossing. After missing a good crossing on the 17th and 18th, we looked at every thing; computer models, winds, etc. and decided it would b…

Mudlarking at New Crane Wharf Wapping

Cheers,
   A few weeks ago some of us went mudlarking along the Thames at low tide.  Here is more than you probably want to know about mudlarks, mudlarking and clay pipes.
Ru
PS  Hope any of you having to deal with the big winter s…

Our "Love – Hate" relationship

I love the ICW, Rick hates it.  I love the beautiful anchorages, lovely homes and scenery.  Rick hates, the skinny water.  He would much prefer going out any cut into the wide open waters and skipping all the drama of the tides, channel …

Construction: Week 52 – Ready to Ship

The title says it all and the photos speak for themselves,  Further, the boat is completely clean, no workers, no tools and no debris.  Enjoy.Notice in the first photo that the boat is sitting the barge that will transport it to the…

Construction: Week 52 – Ready to Ship

The title says it all and the photos speak for themselves,  Further, the boat is completely clean, no workers, no tools and no debris.  Enjoy.1. Port side viewFinal bottom paint2. Boat Deck looking forward3. Boat Deck looking aft4. …

Christmas at Victoria’s Butchart Gardens

Christmas in Victoria wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the famous Butchart Gardens.  We visited the gardens by boat in early summer, and were astounded at the size and variety: an Italian formal garden, a Japanese garden, an amazing rose ga…

Christmas at Victoria’s Butchart Gardens

Christmas in Victoria wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the famous Butchart Gardens.  We visited the gardens by boat in early summer, and were astounded at the size and variety: an Italian formal garden, a Japanese garden, an amazing rose ga…