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Bullhead marine

One of our big disappointments when we commissioned Sylken Sea was the crane installation. Since we chose a crane that Krogen did not at that time use they suggested we go outside and have the crane manufacturer do the install. We thought the crane ma…

Stuart, FL to Marathon, FL: 11/29/11 – 01/04/12

Happy New Year!  We arrived in Marathon and are settled in our slip at Sombrero Marina. Our stay in Stuart was very nice; Sunset Bay Marina remains a favorite.  The day after we arrived, we rented a car and drove up to Orlando to pick up our car (and all the craft show supplies) which [Read More…]

Puffin's Moving Through Georgia, Slowly

One of the great things about traveling by slow boat (Puffin moves along at a slow trot) is that some of us get accustomed to living our life at a comparable speed. It’s a little like walking along a long road, rather than driving. The walk’s gonna’…

Foreign Fruits, Take II

Bright red sorrel for saleAt the St. John’s public market the other day, we came across several vendors selling these ruby-red, pod-like clusters…and as usual, not being familiar with them, inquired what they were! We were told they were sorrel, used…

Foreign Fruits, Take II

Bright red sorrel for saleAt the St. John’s public market the other day, we came across several vendors selling these ruby-red, pod-like clusters…and as usual, not being familiar with them, inquired what they were! We were told they were sorrel, used…

Welcoming 2012 at Peck Lake

Thanks Darrel & Jennifer. This get together was a great idea!  Five Krogens and a Nonsuch!  What a great weekend! Take Time, Sea Quill, Sylken Sea, Epilogue (the Nonsuch), Freelance and  Dream Weaver.Georgeous weather, good parties, …

Rick, Deb and Izzy Aboard M/V Broulee and other Wild Adventures 2011-12-31 20:39:00

“PROCRASTINATION IS THE THIEF OF TIME” – British Poet – Edward Young. Procrastination – The act of putting off or delaying.Twelve years ago on this eve we decided to not procrastinate (prior to our retirement) and bought our be…

Charleston to Savannah

After enjoying Charleston city life with good company and food (most recently, innovative tacos at Fuel, a former garage and now a funky and informal restaurant) for two weeks, the peace and quiet of Parrot’s Creek was a nice change. Our anchor set in…

Foreign Fruits

One of the fun things about cruising is sampling the island’s local fare, and finding out if there are any island specialties. Sometimes, we’ll get adventurous for ourselves and try to prepare them aboard, usually with some success. So, when we come …

Foreign Fruits

One of the fun things about cruising is sampling the island’s local fare, and finding out if there are any island specialties. Sometimes, we’ll get adventurous for ourselves and try to prepare them aboard, usually with some success. So, when we come …