We returned back to Florida in our truck to get the boat ready for our return trip up the East coast and some more relaxing in the Keys.We stopped at Crystal River and stayed with my father-in-laws cousin, Barb. We were so lucky she invited us to…
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Driving California to Mazatlan
I left Ojai September 30th in my car for Mazatlan early in the morning. I had promised Rick (Mazatlan Yacht Services) I would stop in San DIego and pick up a “few” boxes of parts for him in San Diego.This turned out to be 12 boxes and about 400 lb. of …
Finally, St Petersburg, FL…………..
Tide Hiker is now for sale by owner. For a full description and photo gallery, please go to http://tidehikerforsale.blogspot.comSeason’s Greetings to our loyal blog readers. Nice to be back with you. Please forgive us in this holiday seaso…
An Experiment.
I’m almost ready to begin cladding out the interior hull sides of our vessel, and am keen to maintain the lovely shapes that they describe. I’ve also been spending a bit of time thinking about how to do lately (it’s called daydreaming I think). S…
South Australia- Ceduna to Coffin Bay
Merry Belated Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Due to our very busy social schedule I have not had the time to update the blog BUT I will be getting there this week!! Check out the front page and it will have a shortened up to date report! During…
South Australia- Ceduna to Coffin Bay
Merry Belated Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Due to our very busy social schedule I have not had the time to update the blog BUT I will be getting there this week!! Check out the front page and it will have a shortened up to date report!
During …
Sometimes, the best laid plans……Decatur, Alabama
We left Huntsville fully intending pass through the Guntersville Lock and make our way further into Guntersville Lake to an outstanding anchorage called Bull Frog Creek when we started noticing something strange. The current had really picked up….
Sometimes, the best laid plans……Decatur, Alabama
We left Huntsville fully intending pass through the Guntersville Lock and make our way further into Guntersville Lake to an outstanding anchorage called Bull Frog Creek when we started noticing something strange. The current had really picked up….
Heading South 2011
December 2011Well our trip south is behind us, and we are on the West Coast enjoying our family for the holidays.Our journey south was a little rougher this year. We had a lot of wind and rain and were held up on several occasions waiting for the weath…
MAKING OUR WAY UP THE TENNESSEE RIVER TO CHATTANOOGA
After leaving Florence, we took advantage of some reasonable weather to anchor out for a couple of nights. There was rain in the forecast, but it was not expected to get that cold.
It usually works as follows: the weather will be …
