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More summer fun

The Rose is meant to be enjoyed and again this year we have found time to enjoy the best RI and Narragansett Bay have to offer. Between family and friends we are quick to leave the dock and explore the inlets and islands that make up the area. Here are…

More summer fun

The Rose is meant to be enjoyed and again this year we have found time to enjoy the best RI and Narragansett Bay have to offer. Between family and friends we are quick to leave the dock and explore the inlets and islands that make up the area. Here are…

4th of July and haul out

July 4th, 2013 In years past we have docked in Bristol, RI for the week preceding the holiday. The Harbormaster’s office was a little disorganized this year and it appeared that slips were only available by reservation. Rather than take a chance, we …

4th of July and haul out

July 4th, 2013 In years past we have docked in Bristol, RI for the week preceding the holiday. The Harbormaster’s office was a little disorganized this year and it appeared that slips were only available by reservation. Rather than take a chance, we …

Summer 2012

Our routine for the past several summers has not varied a whole lot. The Rose spends the winter at Wharf Marina in the water. She is winterized, and snug in a slip with an agitator to make sure the water around the hull doesn’t freeze. We are well…

Summer 2012

Our routine for the past several summers has not varied a whole lot. The Rose spends the winter at Wharf Marina in the water. She is winterized, and snug in a slip with an agitator to make sure the water around the hull doesn’t freeze. We are well…

Travels of The Rose 2010-10-22 14:14:00

We have had another great summer enjoying our families and friends while boating on Narragansett Bay, RI. In early October we  flew back to Melbourne Beach, FL where we’ll spend the winter. I have posted a few pictures that will give you an idea o…

Travels of The Rose 2010-07-07 15:38:00

We don’t have a “Bucket List”, but there is a list of things we want to accomplish. Being on The Rose in Bristol for the 4th of July is certainly near the top of the, ”to-do” list for both of us. Fortunately, the weather was looking…

Travels of The Rose 2010-06-22 08:53:00

After an enjoyable winter in Melbourne Beach, FL we moved The Rose from her winter berth at Wharf Marina to Greenwich Bay North in Warwick, RI. Drew is our mechanic and he had her ready to go, (as promised) on April 1. Drew and I took her over and Conn…

Travels of The Rose 2010-02-11 16:39:00

Connie and I have returned from a 9 day stay in the Bahamas. We spent a few nights at a condo in Marsh Harbour and the rest of the time with Jim and Iris, (Queenie) on Guana Cay. As always, the Bahamas has a special attraction for us&nbs…