Road Trip ….In our loaner vehicle we decided to go out for breakfast then on to Wilmington and Wilmington Beach. For whatever reason, I could not get pictures of our outing to load today so all I can do is tell you about the trip.When we got to Wilmi…
New Favorite Boat Name
Naming a boat can be a very personal thing. Many guys name their boats after girlfriends, some for a favorite song, and some are just clever. These are some of my favorites, in no particular order:College Tuition.Change Order (many co…
Beysehir "Ottoman Heart"
"The main town on this region’s third major lake, fast growing Beysehir has preserved its Ottoman heart against the waves of modernity, and is home to one of Anatolia’s best medieval mosques. Founded around the 6th ce…
Photos taken during Kevin & Diane’s visit
Part of the fish market in KavalaEnvoy in Kavala with castle in backgroundPorto Koufos was a narrow sheltered anchorage that reminded us on NZ’s WhangaroaThere are 20 major monastaries on the Akti PeninsulaOne of the many monastaries near Mt Athos – wo…
Envoy In The Med 2011-07-20 02:35:00
Envoy moored among the busy fishing boats in Kavala Harbour coming and going all hoursAqueduct in Kavala built by the Turkish Suleyman the Magnificent in 16th century
What A Difference A Day Makes!
Goodness….what a breezy weekend! After Bret blew through on Sunday, the weather settled quite quickly. I thought for some reason, that it would take several days for the storm to clear out, but both the winds and the seas calmed within a day. Who kne…
FPB 115 Survey/Science Mid-Deck
We’ve been hard at work wrapping up a myriad of details on the FPB 115. This is a brief look at the mid-deck as it might be designed for survey or scientific study employment.
With the main work spaces and computer stations in the pilot house, the main deck as shown here, is primarily for meals, […]
Inboard Wells For Outboards
Here is a concept for dinghies worth pondering, an inboard well for the outboard. There are many advantages.
To begin with, you get a longer waterline, cleaner water flow to the prop, and protection for the outboard from nicks and scrapes when docked.
There is also a bit more volume for storage, and a clear area for […]
Clayton, NY to Kingston, Ontario Canada
Date July 19, 2011 Day 21Depart Clayton, NY 9:35 amArrive Kingston, Ontario Canada 12:05 pm Distance 20 MilesCumulative 536 MilesNote: You can double click…
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
We began clearing out the salon today in anticipation of the work to be done on the fuel tank. The V Berth is getting quite crowded. All of the bar stools, the lamps, the tables, the printer, the cushions, and all of the small decorations have to be ou…
