Crossing oceans often leads to compromise between weather, risk, comfort, and what might or mightn’t occur. An example of this was recently faced by the crew of FPB 64-3 Iron Lady. In this post we will look at issues involved, including hurricane avoidance tactics. Iron Lady is eventually bound for Hawaii, but they (and everyone […]
OMG, What a Time!!!!!
Just got back from spending 4 nights aboard LiLi, a 48 North Sea owned by Betty Robinson. When I accepted Betty’s more than gracious invitation to join her on the last leg of her New England/Long Island trip, I had no idea what was in store for m…
OMG, What a Time!!!!!
Just got back from spending 4 nights aboard LiLi, a 48 North Sea owned by Betty Robinson. When I accepted Betty’s more than gracious invitation to join her on the last leg of her New England/Long Island trip, I had no idea what was in store for m…
Stella Maris Maritime School
After initially meeting the students at the Stella Maris Maritime Academy I was asked to return and teach another class, I jumped at the chance. The first class I taught how a GPS works and demonstrated some fundamental navigation features so I decided…
Monday, August 26, 2013
Florence Harbor Marina, Florence, AL: After spending a week at Aqua Yacht Harbor Marina we finally got our generator fixed. It has not worked properly since last May. It wasn’t cheap but sometimes you have to do what you have to do an…
Monday, August 26, 2013
Florence Harbor Marina, Florence, AL: After spending a week at Aqua Yacht Harbor Marina we finally got our generator fixed. It has not worked properly since last May. It wasn’t cheap but sometimes you have to do what you have to do an…
August 2013 Update on Us
Its hard to believe so much time has passed since our last update! In good news, life is going well for Christi, Eric and Keith. Keith is thriving in every way, and while he is still all-consuming, he’s getting easier … Continue reading →
August 2013 Update on Us
Its hard to believe so much time has passed since our last update! In good news, life is going well for Christi, Eric and Keith. Keith is thriving in every way, and while he is still all-consuming, he’s getting easier (and more fun!). Unfortunately, this year, all three of our remaining parents have had issues … Continue reading August 2013 Update on Us
FPB 64-3 Iron Lady: Parked In Palmyra
The crew of Iron Lady, bellies still full of fresh Yellowfin tuna, have dropped anchor in Palmyra Atoll. Mark Fritzer reports: We arrived in Palmyra this morning at 0600. Since the passage is open and inviting, we drove right into the interior of the island and set the anchor in 3M of water with a […]
Cool Tool
We have a new tool or perhaps a new gadget or maybe a new toy . We converted an unused camera to a full infrared sensor. Now we can turn those green leaves white and other oddities with speed and control. Cool tool. And we are more than willing to put our feet where our […]
