The installation of the Sea Wise Davit is more complex than it seems. Alignment of the attachment brackets on the dingy and associated hardware on the swimstep is very precise.
River Time
Last week we wended our way down the Tombigbee & Tennessee Rivers to Demopolis, AL where we will stay until Ida clears out. Our trip was very pleasant with mostly good weather and a nice boost from the current allowing us to zip along using very li…
July 2009 – Car Trip Southeast USA
During the last week of June, Sara and Wilma went to Dallas by car. Wink took a flight to New Hampshire to spend a few days with the grandchildren (Amber and Emma). Wilma stopped by Yazoo City, MS to visit with family before heading on to Dallas. After…
Annapolis, MD to Beaufort, SC: 09/01/09 – 11/02/09
We’re back underway and headed south with a pack of boats. The waterway seems much more crowded this year. Maybe the economy is really on the mend! We spent the rest of our time in Annapolis getting ready to head south and participating in several annual events. First up was the family reunion in Ocean [Read More…]
Rain, Fog and Sun
Two days ago (Fri) we motored upstream all day through the rain and cold. We tried to call the Clifton, TN Marina by cell, to get a slip for the night. We left messages but no one called back. Seems the guide book had the wrong number. As night began t…
Tennessee River
Happy Halloween from the Tennessee River. We are motoring down this beautiful river on a bright, sunny day, listening to the UVA – Duke football game on Sirius radio. (Go Hoos!) Compared to the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, the Tennessee is very quiet. …
Kindred Spirit III 2009-10-28 13:31:00
October 2009 Bender BlogManteo, NC – Morehead City, NC – Southport, SC – Isle of Palms, SC – Greenville, SC Maggie Valley, NC – Waynesville, NCNot many nautical miles were traveled this month but those that were, gifted us with fall-like weather and ba…
Back home
We left early in the morning from Wingates to beat the bad weather that was headed our way. We dodged the rain several times and even tied up to the wewa dock during one squall. Made it back to the boat ramp and pulled her out and drove home. It was a …
Back home
We left early in the morning from Wingates to beat the bad weather that was headed our way. We dodged the rain several times and even tied up to the wewa dock during one squall. Made it back to the boat ramp and pulled her out and drove home. It was a …
Bainbridge, Ga
We left Wingates early and headed for Bainbridge. It was a nice trip and we found the town dock to tie up to. We walked along the river and through this beautiful Live Oak park to the small downtown area. Had lunch at a chinese restaurant which was t…
