The USCG boarded us again… As usual, they turned out to be quite courteous and helpful. One young fellow pointed out that my engine room Fireboy fire extinguisher system needed charging… he was right.The other Coastie kept Radar company while they …
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WInd Horse
When we pulled into Morehead City Yacht Basin, the first thing that caught my eye was this boat.I’ve seen ‘Wind Horse’ in many magazines and read Mr. Dashew’s blog on occasion. Knowing it was at the same marina, just walking distance away, was exciting…
Istaboa’s Waypoints 2013-07-22 03:30:00
Morning skies over Dowrey Creek (shot taken Nov/2010) Today’s destination.Weather appears to have moved offshore and we’re ready to be places we haven’t been.Realizing we’d best get moving, we cast off and now making way to Belhaven, NC. No…
Da Boyz
Little Mud has adapted well to the boat life. Radar, as always, loves the docks,the folks, and life on the boat; but crank up and hit the thrusters, … he’s in the bed.and down the dock was another nice fellow.Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas…
Boat neighbors
Always wanted to see this boat. It’s on the next dock here at Morehead Yacht Basin.Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
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With high winds and more of the above, we may get to know Morehead City better than previously planned.Dinner at Floyd’s last night.Saturday night and the place was jammed so we sat at the bar and enjoyed the company of locals. The bartender was a pro …
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A short day with a lot of bridges, that only open at specific times, created a long day that was capped off with a cluster f*#k.A crazy night that ended with TowBoat US pulling us out of Casper’s Marina at 0600 this AM. Aground at a marina and no…
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Not much in the way of pics to use when trying to describe our night run up the Carolina coast.The sunset was a non-event. A half moon doesn’t spread much light, though any light is a gift when operating a boat in the dark.The trip was pretty much unev…
When The Universe Gives You A Picnic Table
Make a boat.Hmm… I think I went to high school with these guysNordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
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