South American Adventure Post 1

Over the past several years we have visited the ruins of the Mayan culture in Guatemala, Honduras and the Yucatan Peninsula, as well as Mexico City.  The Mayan culture peaked about 600 AD and was already in decline when the Spanish explorers lande…

Photo Filters For Cool Effects…

I recently was taking photo’s of shrimp boats here in Swansboro. I love, love, love shrimp boats and since I’m rarely the only one there taking photo’s, I guess I’m not the only one. While there, quite a few gulls were flying around so I captured a few photo’s of them too. Seagulls are great […]

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Today’s Pic

Laser races at Solomons IslandYep… still playin’ with Photoshop.Still rainin’ and blowin’ like hell.When a good norther blows through here it sucks much water out of the ICW and the docks at AYB.I’ve seen 3′ feet disappear in less than 12 hrs.On the …

Today’s Pic

Laser races at Solomons IslandNordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
Memphis Downtown

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Special note – We would like to thank Ken & Cindy of S/V Meant To Be for their gracious southern hospitality during our 5 month stay in Brunswick.  Also, we would to thank Joe & Ann of the former S/V Short Walk for a very special weekend …

Next Adventure

Special note – We would like to thank Ken & Cindy of S/V Meant To Be for their gracious southern hospitality during our 5 month stay in Brunswick.  Also, we would to thank Joe & Ann of the former S/V Short Walk for a very special weekend a…

Oct. 9 – Myrtle Beach, SC

Osprey Marina Today marks a mile stone with our blog…this is the 600th entry. That’s a lot of entries, a lot of days enjoying our life with The Pearl. We began the blog to chronicle our adventures starting with the hunt for the prefect b…

Oct. 9 – Myrtle Beach, SC

Osprey MarinaToday marks a mile stone with our blog…this is the 600th entry. That’s a lot of entries, a lot of days enjoying our life on The Pearl. We began the blog to chronicle our adventures starting with the hunt for the perfect boat, maki…

FPB 78 Dream Details: A Brief Update

There are 10 hard-working FPBers presently detailing structure, interior, and systems. Between hours of conferences, checking drawings, talking to vendors, the days are long (and nights very short)! Following is a brief update. On modern yachts the entire systems approach is driven by air conditioning. This impacts every decision, from genset size and battery capacity, […]

Matching fenders

Matching fendersI talked about doing this over a year ago, but never actually got round to it.Finally, Arctic Rose has a set of matching fenders, with matching fender ropes as well.The fenders looked plenty big enough in the shop, but after hanging the…