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By on October 30, 2013 in Istaboa

Not sure where it was taken…Probably somewhere around Oriental, NC.Got a lot of good shots between Bellhaven, SC and Fernandina, Fl.Haven’t processed yet.Later.Cheers,IstaboaNordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
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Rudder Angle Geometry

By on October 29, 2013 in Wind Horse

Rudder control steering geometry is one of those things which looks simple, but is actually quite difficult to get right. Loads can be high, space tight, and when you are shooting for maximum rudder deflection, it can be a challenge. Shown here the rudder is turned 40-degrees to starboard. And here all the way to […]

Low Country

By on October 29, 2013 in Istaboa

Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
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Playing our way South

By on October 29, 2013 in September Song

We are playing our way South with lots of fun stops, meeting new and old friends, exploring new areas, and just enjoying our cruise South. The last two days we have been anchored off the beautiful Waccamaw River, South Carolina, one of our favorite are…

Playing our way South

By on October 29, 2013 in September Song

We are playing our way South with lots of fun stops, meeting new and old friends, exploring new areas, and just enjoying our cruise South. The last two days we have been anchored off the beautiful Waccamaw River, South Carolina, one of our favorite are…

September Song 2013-10-29 19:00:00

By on October 29, 2013 in September Song
We hopped in the family car today and I took my three beautiful ladies five up the Waccamaw to Wacca Wachee Marina for a late lunch. We will be heading there Monday on the mother ship for a couple of days. Good friends Bil Krauss and Elizabeth Krauss are going to pick us up there on Tuesday and we are going to the Dead Dog Saloon where Bil will be playing that night. It will be great to see them again and see Bil play. — with Stephanie Wakelin.
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September Song 2013-10-29 19:00:00

By on October 29, 2013 in September Song

We hopped in the family car today and I took my three beautiful ladies five up the Waccamaw to Wacca Wachee Marina for a late lunch. We will be heading there Monday on the mother ship for a couple of days. Good friends Bil Krauss and Eli…

September Song 2013-10-29 18:58:00

By on October 29, 2013 in September Song

We made overnight stops in South Port, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC after leaving Wilmington, NC and had planned on a couple of days in Myrtle Beach, but the Waccamaw River was calling us. We cruised through the pristine beauty of the Waccamaw today to one …

September Song 2013-10-29 18:58:00

By on October 29, 2013 in September Song

We made overnight stops in South Port, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC after leaving Wilmington, NC and had planned on a couple of days in Myrtle Beach, but the Waccamaw River was calling us. We cruised through the pristine beauty of the Waccamaw today to one …

September Song 2013-10-29 18:57:00

By on October 29, 2013 in September Song
We have had a great time here in Wilmington, NC this last four days, but it’s time to move on. While here we fell in love with the city and the people and Stephanie got to see her nephew, Taylor, who lives and goes to college here. We haven’t seen Taylor for, well, the last time we saw Taylor, he was a little kid climbing out a window and now he’s grown and 22. We have always kept the pointy end South when passing through this area, but this time we decided to make a starboard turn and go up the Cape Fear river to Wilmington and we are so glad we did. It’s a great walking city with fun bars, restaurants, and lots to see and do. Speaking of fun, we normally try to go to different restaurants and usually only once, but we found the Dock Street Oyster Bar. We had to go back again tonight for another pain killer(s), oysters, and say goodbye to the fun people who work there. Oh, did I mention, we had to stop for some great home made ice cream on the way back to the boat. We will be back! See you in South Port. — with Stephanie Wakelin and Taylor Bucklin.