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Richards Bay and Durban to East London

Richards Bay was nice and we had a berth at the Tuzi Gazi marina.  The docks were a little rickety but better than the Zulu Yacht club.  Free water and Electric made it more desirable.  We ran two air conditioners on warm days and had un…

Richards Bay and Durban to East London

Richards Bay was nice and we had a berth at the Tuzi Gazi marina.  The docks were a little rickety but better than the Zulu Yacht club.  Free water and Electric made it more desirable.  We ran two air conditioners on warm days and had un…

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Albert King Mural on a wall in an alley.Downtown MemphisNordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
Memphis Downtown

Pic O’ the Day

 These old anchor ties on the cobblestones at Memphis river front. They’re over 150 years old.When just a kid, I remember my father’s crew tying up his boat to these very same rings.Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Bo…

‘My Other Yacht Is a Support-Yacht’

Well, of course it is… Support yachts are for people who have outgrown their mega-yachts and need more space for their helicopters, speedboats, launches and submarines. The support yacht acts as a floating garage, trailing alongside the main …

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The Better Half of Crew Istaboa, Crewing a DC-9Melonie, when we first met, circa 1982Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
Memphis Downtown

DAVE BRUBECK 1920-2012

Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
Memphis Downtown

Exhaust Wrap and Exhaust Leak (and Muffler)

In early 2010, we knew we had an exhaust leak. Also, the shiny metallic coating on our exhaust wrap in the engine room was starting to disintegrate, regularly shedding small silver fragments all over the engine room. Eric knew getting the exhaust wrap off to look for the leak would be be messy, since it … Continue reading Exhaust Wrap and Exhaust Leak (and Muffler)

Exhaust Wrap and Exhaust Leak (and Muffler)

In early 2010, we knew we had an exhaust leak. Also, the shiny metallic coating on our exhaust wrap in the engine room was starting to disintegrate, regularly shedding small silver fragments all over the engine room. Eric knew getting … Continue reading

Pic O’ the Day

Skyping the Sharks at Compass Cay.Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
Memphis Downtown