Anyone who has been to sea knows that it’s critical to the proper running of a vessel that all crew members know and can properly execute their duties. That is no different here on aCappella. In our early cruises we managed with just a First Mate.Tucke…
Green Turtle Bay
We pull anchor at 7AM for our 30 mile run to Green Turtle Bay one of the best stops on the great loop. I have stopped here several times before. We have one lock to traverse. The only glitch is that the tow traffic has been di…
What’s Bluer than Blue?
Super Blue!Ok, these pics aren’t blue because I used my iPhone. They’re blue because I tinted the epoxy blue!Why would I do that you may ask? Well I was working on a recipe for a light filler to pre-coat the hull before I lay on the next layer of fiber…
Echo Bay to Port McNeill
August 11After departing Echo Bay we fished our way down Cramer Pass, snagging one quillback rockfish and no salmon. Steel Tiger entered Waddington Bay ahead of us, and after clearing away the fishing equipment we headed into Waddington Bay and…
Echo Bay to Port McNeill
August 11After departing Echo Bay we fished our way down Cramer Pass, snagging one quillback rockfish and no salmon. Steel Tiger entered Waddington Bay ahead of us, and after clearing away the fishing equipment we headed into Waddington Bay and…
Today’s Pic
‘Mary’, such a pretty boat.We first laid eyes on this boat when we tied up here in Georgetown… just a few slips over… loved the colors and from the looks of her gunnels she’s probably very seaworthy in a Chesapeake sort of way… sent a pic to all …
LAURIE RETURNS TO ENVOY IN CROATIA
Sorry for delay between Blog postings – have been out out internet contact – now will revert to posting every approx 5 days.Envoy is now at Murter Island, north of Split. After nearly three weeks back in New Zealand we decided that I should return to C…
The goofy 200 miles August 9-13, 2013
Before leaving Green Turtle
Bay, we had consulted with experienced River boaters—Captain Gordon at our end
and (Hoppies) Fern and Charles Hopkins at the one fuel stop 158 miles upstream.
Both agreed that the flood season had passed, and t…
The goofy 200 miles August 9-13, 2013
Before leaving Green Turtle
Bay, we had consulted with experienced River boaters—Captain Gordon at our end
and (Hoppies) Fern and Charles Hopkins at the one fuel stop 158 miles upstream.
Both agreed that the flood season had passed, and t…
