Greetings Landlubbers!
The Jones’ and the Argosy’s (yacht ‘Seabird’) have returned to Malaysia after a a two and half month stay back home in the States. Our reasoning for going home for the summer was that we might enjoy a reprieve from the h…
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‘Grey Pearl’ is on the move…again!…in Singapore!
Heavy Weather Preparation
We keep our boat ready to sail at all times, with drawers
all latched and loose items stowed. When we're heading out for the weekend, we just
need to start the engines and go. Before w…
On to New Caledonia
Vanuatu has been great. This is definitely someplace that we will come back too. We have only briefly touched the secrets and treasures that she holds. There is such a rich cultural fabric here and the people are very nice.So now we are traveling sout…
Tanna Island and Yasur volcano
The easiest way to explore a town when you are boating is to have to find the immigration and customs offices to check in. No body ever knows where they are and you get a different set of directions from each person you ask. Finally we have the check i…
Efate Island – Havannah Harbour
Our 6 hour trip from Maskelynes to Efate is boringly smooth. Glen and Trish were disappointed (Not) that we didn't have huge waves and howling winds. Upon arrival we adjust our chosen anchoring spot several times based on a variety reasons and fina…
Ship of faith… now Beacon Won
Captain Bruce Dunham showing the plans for Beacon WonA few days ago we did a post about, our friend and fairly benign pirate, Capt. Bruce of the Bahama Star, well it seems there’s much more to the story of his soon to be launched vessel than we k…
#57 Wine Country
I’ll admit it; we love wine. It adds so much to a conversation or meal. We’ve found it pairs well with any sunset, real or imaginary, just about any time. After a day of hard work, we like to think of the traditional pour as a ‘re…
#57 Wine Country
I’ll admit it; we love wine. It adds so much to a conversation or meal. We’ve found it pairs well with any sunset, real or imaginary, just about any time. After a day of hard work, we like to think of the traditional pour as a ‘reward’. About the only time we don’t have wine is when we’re underway. Otherwise, you can be sure as Debbie prepares the evening meal, there will be a bottle opened. Eliana has a small wine cooler on board. We usually keep a few bottles of red and white in ther…
#57 Wine Country
I’ll admit it; we love wine. It adds so much to a conversation or meal. We’ve found it pairs well with any sunset, real or imaginary, just about any time. After a day of hard work, we like to think of the traditional pour as a ‘re…
Monday, October 10, 2011 – leaving Costa Baja La Paz
We left beautiful La Paz at the beginning of June and headed off for what turned out to be a busy and wonderful summer. After a very brief stop in La Conner to rest the dog, and check on our house and some of ourfriends, we were off to Anchorage for …