We went cruising before we were sufficiently financially comfortable to retire because we know that unexpected medical surprises can stop things quickly and we knew we could always go back to work when we’re older. We’d seen close family and friends miss out on goals and dreams due to unexpected medical issues. Jeremy Chow, the…
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Cruising At Its Best In The Bahamas
For those of you who want to experience cruising at its best, if you live in Europe or the East …Read More
Visby
Visby, on the island of Gotland, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995 for it’s well-preserved medieval structures, include a mostly intact 2.1m (3.4 km) 12th-century wall and a number of church ruins, the majority dating to the 12th century. Walking around the main town, packed on steep, narrow and winding streets within…
Land Ho!
After 4 days and 3 nights, not to mention several days moving across the Bahama Banks to setup for Red Head’s crossing, the crew finally touched paws to land on Wednesday. They were pretty happy.
Mom picked up the rental car and Dad arranged for a playdate with Callie, a fellow yellow Lab. The crew was excited to be going on a toot, even if they didn’t know where.
Callie’s people have a lovely house right on the ICW. Dee Dee immediately figured out how to get into the river and spent most of her time swimming. Dylan joined her for a bit.
Dora wasn’t so sure…
But she quickly figured out how to watch from the dock.
Everyone was having a great time.
Callie even showed off her favorite toy.
Dylan, Dee Dee, and Dora were ready to move in. But we did eventually have to go back to the boat. The Red Head crew will be here for a spell. Dora thinks she’s gonna like it.
Aland Maritime Safety Center
In the 26th edition of our Technology Series, we visit the Maritime Safety Center in Aland to see their facility and to learn more about the STCW (the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) courses they offer. The Maritime Safety Center offers the wide variety of courses required by professional mariners to…
Remembering Bill Fisher
Bill Fisher, my friend and mentor, passed away on November 27, 2019. He was 79.I met Bill in August of 1970, some 49 years ago, when I attended a two week training course in Chicago that was put on by Pat Ryan & Associates that trained Finance and …
Remembering Bill Fisher
Bill Fisher, my friend and mentor, passed away on November 27, 2019. He was 79.
I met Bill in August of 1970, some 49 years ago, when I attended a two week training course in Chicago that was put on by Pat Ryan & Associates that trained Finance…
Into Canada
What we do for our pets! Because Nate and Primo are considered endangered species, they fall under an international treaty called CITIES. They both have their own passport and must be stamped in and out of the country each time they cross the border. Over the years we have learned how to navigate through the […]
Nynashamn
Nynashamn lies on the Swedish mainland at the southern end of the Stockholm Archipelago and is a gateway to the renowned cruising ground. The huge guest harbour there can accommodate over 300 boats and is packed in the summer, but in early April we shared the dock with only a few other boats. Adjacent to…
Stendorren Nature Reserve
Stendorren Nature Reserve is part of EU’s Natura 2000, the largest coordinated network of protected areas in the world comprising over 18% of the EU’s land area. Stendorren includes 185 hectares of land with marked hiking trails throughout and suspension bridges connecting several of the offlying islands to the mainland. It’s a popular place, with…
