Well believe it or not, we are still in Solomons, MD. We came here to meet our daughter Michelle and her family and after 5 weeks we’re still stuck. It hasn’t been bad stop, though, as we had an absolutely wonderful time with family and grandkids …
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Spencerport to Fairport via Watkins Glen (August 22 to 31)
After an overnight stop in Newark, we entered the Cayuga Seneca Canal, overnighted at Seneca Falls and cruised down Seneca Lake in south 25-30 mph winds to Watkins Glen. Carolyn Ann got a great fresh water washdown. The two days o…
August 26 – 28, 2011
A Group of Jet Skiers – Reminds Me of Snowmobiles Going Across the Lake
These Ten Girls Came In for a Bachelorette Party – Danny and Roger Were in Their Glory Helping These Damsels in Distress Get Their Boat Started – They Said They Could Not Believe T…
August 30, 2011
We got word today that Skinny Dippin’ is safe! She weathered Hurricane Irene in our favorite boatyard in Oriental NC, Sailcraft. They are a trusted business and we are very loyal customers. We ended up putting her closer to the storm,…
The Rhythm of Island Life 8-30-11
Our days at anchor in the beautiful North Channel islands are drawing to a close. Many boaters have already headed back to their home ports and casual conversations now include the question, “When are you hauling out?” The days are getting shorte…
South Benjamin Island Again 8-27-11
This is probably our favorite anchorage so far and we did not expect to see it again this year. However, we were at Benjamin Harbour around the corner when the NE wind started building so we had to move. Just like the last time, we …
The Benjamins 8-26-11
This beautiful harbor is formed by the northeastern side of South Benjamin and the southwestern side of North Benjamin Islands. It is encircled by a phalanx of rocky shoals and pink granite cliffs which gives the area character as well as a…
Sardinia & the Maddalena Archipelago
After Sicily, Sardinia is the largest island in the Med. Most well-known is the Costa Smeralda, an exclusive resort development of the 1960’s by a consortium including the Aga Khan. For many, Sardinia is a mysterious island, part of Italy…
Sardinia & the Maddalena Archipelago
After Sicily, Sardinia is the largest island in the Med. Most well-known is the Costa Smeralda, an exclusive resort development of the 1960’s by a consortium including the Aga Khan. For many, Sardinia is a mysterious island, part of Italy…
August 25, 2011
Just as We Were to Start the Engines a Security Came Over the Radio to Let us Know This Boat was Coming Down the Chanel – When it Passed Danny Called our Security and We Were Off – Could You Imagine Two Large Boats in this Chanel
This is Float Plane Co…
