After we docked in Koblenz we could not resist to take the dingy and go back up the Moselle to stock up on some fantastic Moselle wine. We ended up in Winnigen at Fries winery. After serious tasting and a tour of the winery we were convinced that this …
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Back in Koblenz
After 4 days we are back in Koblenz. This is as far up the Rhine as we made it last year.This picture is taken from our boat as we pass the “Duitsen Eck” the corner of the Rhine and the Moselle. A freighter is passing us and he is carrying a load of ” …
On the way
Peter is at the controls and I take the advantage it by having a snooze on the front deck.
Le reve report 2011-06-17 11:06:00
Our last breakfast with Christie Andy and Bo before we shove off to go up the Rhine on our way to TurkeyAs we leave Duisburg harbor The Dislich fam. is waving at us from the foot bridge that spans the harbor.
A Good Night’s Sleep
beep…..beep…..beep…..beep…..beep…. what was that, I didn’t set an alarm clock. I look at the clock. It’s 5:15 a.m. I lay in bed for another 15 seconds before I decide to get up and investigate….
More solar panel pict.
Here are a few more pict. how the solar panel works in conjunction with the davit (crane) For lighter work like raising and lowering the tower and the radar arch we can move the cable to the end of the extension and have a longer reach. Afte…
Final visit with the Dislich’s
Before loading up the dingy we gave Bo a ride in it. I think he is going to be a real sailor as he liked the ride and steering the boat.
Solar panels installed
Well we are back on the boat!!! Above a couple of pictures from the solar panel installation. 6 panels of 100 watt each were installed and we see a charge of 5 to 6 amps flowing in our battery bank even at a total overcast day. When the sun…
Chill Out
There are 2 reasons we have returned to the “north” aka Maryland. First, because the insurance company requires us to be north of Cape Hatteras by June 1st, the start of hurricane season. Secondly, we expect to find…
Lake Michigan: June 2011
Grand Haven to Pentwater: Today is our first day out on the water for 2011. We are always a little anxious for the initial shakedown cruise of the boat. Even though we have checked and double checked everything, you always wonder if the long winter storage will cause something to malfunction. Before heading into Lake […]
