Today we left Panama City at 6:00 A.M. in clear, cool, 48 degree weather with light winds. We planned on going 90 miles before stopping for the day in Carrabelle. After crossing Pensacola Bay, Lake Wimico, Appalachicola Bay, and St. George Sound, we…
Port St. Joe to Carrabelle
December 2, 2010 Port St. Joe to Carrabelle, Florida. The sun is coming up on a very cold morning after a very windy night. The front has passed, the cold is here and it is time to move further East to Carrabelle to make our big Gulf Crossing. We ar…
#31 Nick Of Time
We knew we were pushing the season a little. The Sea of Cortez has a reputation for getting unruly beginning in late November through December and maybe January. Our plan was to move south to Puerto Vallarta before the weather turned. …
Day 54? Myrtle Beach
We have been back from our trip home for Thanksgiving. Hel….lo baby its cold outside. AS we now prepare ourselfs and the boat to move on down the waterway, we are rethinking our travel plans. We will travel south in search of warmer weather that w…
Getting to Carrabelle
While waiting for a weather window Linda and I joined Brenda and The Old Grouch for a day of golf at the Port St Joe Country Club. It was not the most immaculately maintained course that I have played on but it was a nice layout and great fu…
Finally, Florida!
On Monday, November 15th, we were finally allowed by our boat insurance to enter Florida, but not until noon, when we began the short hop to our first stop, Fernandina Beach Harbor Marina. Upon arrival, we were instructed to head inside…
To Cross or Not to Cross
In our travels Anna and I have experienced so many wonderful things, we have made great friends and seen some wonderful towns, but what we cherish most is our increased knowledge and experience at sea. With the departure of Ed, Anna and…
Living Al Fresco…six weeks on my own. Part 1
Canadian chilli sux!! After the departure of my delivery crew I had a lot of time on my hands. I was still at Paradise village and several projects aboard were calling my name. Fisrt was finding a new propeller for the dingy motor. The origional o…
Dorade vents
Painted and installed dorade vents on the bow deck. These are a traditional style nautical vent that includes a water trap in the base so they can still allow dry fresh air into the boat when it tis wet on deck. Especially nice in the tropics. Went wit…
Making crooked boxes
These are the boxes that form the frames around the port lights. As the title implies they are not really square, but more of a parallelogram in shape. Each set of port frames has a slightly different angle that was determined by following the line of …
