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Northbound – Day 1

We departed Santa Barbara harbor at 0600, April 24. Point Conception – 1042 Point Aguello – 1212 Late promise of daylight. Sunlight at sunset – 1943. A good day on the ocean. Looks like tonight will be smooth cruising. Just … Continue reading →

MVGUMBO 2013-04-24 19:57:00

April 24, 2013  Bluewater Bay MarinaWe spent the day at the marina today We had planned to leave but the weather looked iffy with a large front heading this way from the West. It wound up not being bad so we’ll plan on leaving tomorrow. We did som…

MVGUMBO 2013-04-24 19:57:00

April 24, 2013  Bluewater Bay MarinaWe spent the day at the marina today We had planned to leave but the weather looked iffy with a large front heading this way from the West. It wound up not being bad so we’ll plan on leaving tomorrow. We did som…

Interesting App

Marine Traffic is a fun little app when you’re in an Automatic Identification System (AIS) marine navigable area.About 50 miles north of Memphis, around Osceola, Arkansas, is the Bruce R. Birmingham. A tow boat, not a tug.All things AIS that are near m…

Hittite Day 1 Part 2

Merhaba,
   I’ve almost out the door to Joan’s 88th birthday party.  We have the banner and flowers and some gifts.  Maybe 15 people will be there; maybe 30.  Not sure.  Thankfully her husband Bill is home from his eme…

Cruising the Abacos, Marsh Harbour to Hope Town

Beach House and crew spent a week in Marsh Harbour enjoying the company of fellow cruisers and, of course, having repairs done. If things are going to break, this is the place to have it happen. Our windlass quit on us at Tilloo Cay and the thought of …

April 2013 Update on Us

We haven’t been able to update the blog lately because life has been hectic for us. Eric has been traveling a lot for work. He has had a trip almost every week this year. Most of the destinations haven’t been … Continue reading →

Springtime With Sebastian

Wow!  Admiral Mom and Captain Dad said that we would all relax and enjoy a beautiful spring at home this year.  Boy, they were wrong.  It has been anything but relaxing.  Let me explain.   As the Cruise Director, my job is to make sure things are ready for future trips.  We have been busy with […]

April 2013 Update on Us

We haven’t been able to update the blog lately because life has been hectic for us. Eric has been traveling a lot for work. He has had a trip almost every week this year. Most of the destinations haven’t been too interesting, but last month he did have an eight day trip to Siberia. When … Continue reading April 2013 Update on Us

We Love the French for their Food

It kills me– all this cheese (and there was a separate cheese counter as well), and ironically they only stock fat-reduced creme fraiche!  (View Post…)