Captain’s Log – September 9, 2010- Coos Bay, Oregon to Dana Point
Our trip down the Washington and Oregon coast was beautiful and a lot of fun. The first day or two we encountered seas around 6 to 8 feet, but they were on our starboard quart…
Captain’s Log Update – Oregon to Dana Point
Great Loop Date: 09.19.2010 (Sunday): Goodbye Lake Michigan…
Day #38: 820.0 total miles (42.0 miles 12.0 hours 9.0 mph (from Chicago to Hammond Marina we ran 20 mph)Port #14 – Joliet, ILToday we leave the lovely Lake Michigan…tongue tightly in cheek! Sweet Mother Michigan slowed our forward progress wit…
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD
We left Albany this morning and traveled a short 10 miles up the Hudson to a town called Troy. It is the drop off spot for me as I will be flying home this afternoon to Minnesota for a few days. I couldn’t convince either Roscoe or Foote to fill in as …
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
Another fabulous fall day! The colors are really starting to show as we travel further north on the Hudson River. Passed the scenic Athens Lighthouse. At first when I started to see lighthouses it was so exciting. But I had no concept as to how many of…
Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2010-09-23 17:34:00
Day 28 Dover Island, MM 90.5 Cumberland River, TennesseeWednesday, September 22, 2010Like glassBest burger in townLucille II ferry at Cumberland City, TennesseeWater like glass … Dream Catcher pulled anchor at 7:45 am and arri…
More Barnacles on the Bottom . . .
More Barnacles on the Bottom . . .
September 24, 2010
We just returned from a 250nm run thru the Setto Nakai, from Ashiya to Onomichi and back to Ashiya.
James and Kat Petron went back to Hawaii last night and I thought I would tidy up the engi…
#25 Christening
Drum roll. This is the moment we knew would come, but can hardly believe is here. Eliana’s Christening. It’s not that she hasn’t been dedicated a thousand times in our own prayers, but this time it’s public. A dear friend once t…
Rappin on the River
Recently an up and coming Rap music duo was spotted cruising on the M/V Vagabond. Those of you who live in radio markets that support rap stations may be hearing from this new duo, “Rum B & G”. (The B & G stands for Biscuits & Gra…
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
Todays blog is dedicated to my kitty cat loving readers. ( I’m talking about you Kate and Cuzzin’ Janice!)We spent the night in a town called Catskill. We have noticed many towns, rivers and estates with the word “kill” in them. Found out it is the dut…
Kat Petron: A Guest’s View of Japan
Sharry’s Note: We first met Kat and James Petron when we arrived at Waikiki Yacht Club on our voyage to Japan. Kat was the Port Captain for WYC and James is a 1600 ton tug captain for K Sea Towing, moving fuel barges around Hawaii. Ka…
