As soon as our new antifouling bottom paint was dry, we raced out from Panama City to enjoy a month of anchoring in the ‘Pearl Islands’ of the Gulf of Panama. With a large number and variety of anchorages offering clear blue water, white sand beach…
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Lauderdale Marine Center
Who does own all these large boats? I mean ships. We always feel like a dinghy when we are Ft Lauderdale, though a little less so in our Nordhavn. (Continued…)
Key Largo: Before and After Key West
When we started exploring the possibilities for our “winter in the Keys”, one of our boating colleagues noted that the each Key has its own vibe, ambiance, and personality; thus, he advised we had to find which one/s fit us best. Not knowing exactly how to do that, we decided to drive from one end […]
What a Difference a Day Makes: Maurie’s First Cruise
Our friend Maurie from Syracuse came to visit and inexplicably, she seemed to bring warm weather with her. For her visit, Key West offered its signature sun, gentle breezes AND warmth! Unfortunately, all weather predictions indicated it would not remain beautiful for very long nor once gone, would good cruising weather return anytime soon. Our […]
We're Official… and in Ft. Lauderdale
After an eventful ‘outside’ trip to Ft. Lauderdale we are ‘on the hard’ in Roscioli Yachting Center. We will live aboard while new SeaTorque shaft systems and engine mounts are installed, and all the seacocks are serviced. (Continued…)
Key West or Key Weird??
Everyone seems to have an opinion about the southernmost point of the continental U.S. From “absolute paradise” to “too strange for words”, Key West engenders strong feelings and reactions in all who visit the little tropical island only 90 miles from Cuba. What do we think after spending a month right downtown in the center […]
Western Panama, a Fly-By
We avoid schedules whenever possible. But there are times when dates have to be written on the calendar and appointment times honored. Hauling Pax out of the water for service is one of those times.The big day, January 11, was committed nearly two mont…
Another Key West Moment
BIGHT (bite) n. A body of water almost completely surrounded by land [according to a B-S Dictionary paraphrase] As one might imagine, the Florida Keys chain has several “bights”. Our marina shares the biggest one on Key West with the historic seaport and several other marinas as well as the docks for various cruise ship […]
Interior – Port View
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Interior – Starboard View
My brilliant architect brother Matt, has been asking and asking for interior plans of the living space for our new Aries Too, while I have been begging and begging him for design advice. Thank god for his fabulous taste, and his ability to nail the is…
