After returning from Lake Superior, we decided to use Grand Haven, MI as our base of operation for the remainder of the year. This also gives us a chance to return home to Chattanooga for a few weeks. Although we very much enjoy the boating life, it is good to spend some time at our […]
2nd and 3rd day on the Big Muddy
We left hoppies on Tuesday 9-20 and headed back out onto the Big Muddy next stop Kaskaskia Lock It is very nice for the lock master to allow us all to tie up to this lock as there are NO marinas on the Mississippi River. We were the 2n…
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FLUKE Finishes the Champlain Canal
September 16 – 18, 2011Our next planned stop after leaving Lock 7 was the wonderful little town of Mechanicville, located between Lock 2 and Lock 3. The lowest bridge on the Champlain Canal is between Lock 4 and Lock 3, and we got under it without …
Final Stretch to Vanuatu
It has been a great day on the water today. We spent the majority of the day enjoying ourselves on the upper fly bridge. First land encountering should happen at 7:00 am Sept 26/11 when we pass between Pentecost and Ambrym Islands. We'll angle nor…
Sept. 25 – Cambridge, MD
Day 191 – One Last Day in CambridgeCambridge Municipal Yacht BasinWe had one last breakfast with the group this morning. Everyone was welcomed to take anything that was left over from past meals, so I took four crab cakes and crab dip…left over from …
Albino seal pup
Albino seal pup left all alone after being rejected by his family A rare albino seal pup has been left in need of rescue after being rejected by his family.With his bright pink flippers, light brown fur and pale blue eyes, this seal pup stands out fr…
Underwater Slideshow
Some of my favorite underwater images this trip. Click on “Options” at the bottom right of the image to play the slideshow fullscreen.
A new record! Six hours without a breakdown.
Unfortunately, we were on the water for eleven.City Island was a nice little stop. We walked the dogs up and down the main boulevard, marveling at al the large number of restaurants for such a little place. Back on Drift Away, drinks …
Little Diversion Channel, IL to Metropolis, IL
Date September 25, 2011 Day 88Departure Little Diversion Channel, IL 7:30 am Arrival Metropolis, IL 5:00 pm Miles 85.7 Cumulative …
