We now have lists of lists – so many to do items in preparing to depart Rockport, TX. on our journey. Our house was rented for 2 years which was the big item to complete and in late December, we moved in with Sherrie our oldest daughter, Chris, our …
Still in San Antonio; Queen Kathleen still in Rockport
We now have lists of lists – so many to do items in preparing to depart Rockport, TX. on our journey. Our house was rented for 2 years which was the big item to complete and in late December, we moved in with Sherrie our oldest daughter, Chr…
Displacement Speed Beats Planing Speed … Again
We spent Christmas this year in Desolation
Sound (map
of area). The area is so popular in the summer that Kenmore
Air has regular float-plane service to one of the anchorages there at Prideaux
Haven (pictured above). That’s way too busy for us–w…
Finally! A warm, sunny Super Sunday!
Its funny. If its July and the temp hits 43 degrees, you’re freezing your butt off. But if its February 6th and you’ve been pummeled by cold and snow for the past two months, its downright balmy. Today was balmy!The day started like a…
Marathon, FL – 2/5/11 (day 7)
Today was a day of chores for us. I cleaned all the no-skid surfaces on the boat which is the job I hate. I really want to repaint them while we are here because they are starting to show wear. Ricki worked on some inside projects that she needs to get…
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Yesterday morning we walked to a Yard Sale at a storage facility. We thought is would be stuff people left in storage that would be sold, but it was just one man’s stuff he wanted to get rid of. We didn’t find anything that interested us. We went back …
The Bight, Norman Island: Diving and snorkeling
With the provisioning completed on Saturday morning, we all enjoyed one last lunch together at The Pub before we said our goodbyes to Karen and Kerry at the ferry dock. It was a great time having them aboard! With our farewells said, Ron and I headed b…
Sarah Sarah Passage Home – Slide Show #1
Brian Rickard was aboard the FPB 64 Sarah Sarah during her voyage from New Zealand to Seattle. Along with the normal watchstanding chores, and a bit of sightseeing, Brian was also busy recording the trip.
Here is the first in a series of Sarah Sarah Voyage Home slide shows, the perfect antidote to winter blahs. This […]
America’s Cup Trainer Video
OK sports fans, today we have a glimpse into the future. For those of you opposed to the use of cats for the America’s Cup, or who are on the fence, take a look at the video we have for you. You will be astonished.
Just imagine two of these boats match racing, keeping in mind […]
Puerto Vallarta
Tomorrow morning we will depart for Puerto Vallarta. This is a 184 mile trip south from Mazatlan. This trip will take from 23 to 26 hours depending on sea conditions and weather. We will leave here at 0800 and head out to the Mazatlan entran…
