Over the last couple of years we have had numerous questions about the FPB 64’s hinged mast system. This is a costly exercise compared to a fixed rig.
The hinge itself looks simple enough. But by the time you do the engineering, execute the weldments, and make the necessary wiring allowances, there is a considerable investment. […]
Saturday, February 05, 2011 6:02:12 PMLocation: Boot Key HarborThe boat position was not recorded. This weather observation was taken on Saturday, February 05, 2011 5:40:01 PM local time.Observation location: Boot Key Harbor.Observation position was…
I just returned from Washington, NC and with Claiborne Young from Salty Southeast Cruisers Net, We distributed the first round of funds to the boaters that lost there boats and pretty much everything during the recent disastrous fire. We are still taking donations, so see the previous posting for how you can help. We thank all of you that have sent in whatever they could to help our fellow boaters. You can read additional information on our distribution of the funds here. Chuck
Hold it, hold it, , the weather has turned in the wrong direction. Stand down.But we do see an opportunity mid week, so… we’ll see.In the meantime, our good friends Peter and Suzanne have flown in and are now aboard Morewater. We enjoyed dinner with …
On the First Friday of February at Little Farmers Cay there is a festival. The locals from the island are joined by Bahamians from other islands as well as cruising visitors for food, music, dancing, contests and Class-C …
There is no shortage of firewood and dry palm tree leaves to set up a fire on this little island. Our friends are busy with the preparations to build a BBQ pit. (View Post…)
It is blowing a good steady 20 knots and a little chop runs through the channels of the San Blas islands. But on the lee side of a beautiful, tiny island with a sugary white sand beach we spy two young Swiss cruisers attending an open fire. They are …
Day 163 Harbour Cay Club, Marathon, FL Friday, February 4, 2011A neighbor at Harbour Cay ClubWe worked around the boat during the day, but at sunset we joined a group from Harbour Cay Club for drinks at the tiki hut at the end of one of the …
Time to move on. Our goal today was Islamorada some 43 mile east of Marathon. This move puts us within 60 miles of Miami Beach. We have reservations at the Miami Beach Marina for the Miami Boat Show.Again we awoke to PERFECT…
Hi All,
One must be open to new experiences………
Sciatica
My sciatica started in again and I couldn’t walk very far or even stand up long by evening time. At the Crabtree’s Sunday lunch Louisa recommended the Kottakkal Arya V…
