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Carry on...
is on track. House is gone..money is tight, but I am renting a small cottage on the river, right next to the harbor. Everyday is a boat project day. Is one ever really ready to go? I need to haul out and do a bottom job. I may sail across the bay to Solomans Island. There are lots of working marinas there, easy access to parts and supplies and good prices. Out here there are few choices, and none with all the amenities. This summer will be the start of a new phase in life. Carry On!
S/V Sun Song
The S/V Sun Song is still overdue as of last night.
Added by Captain Mike Baker on March 16, 2009 at 10:36am — No Comments
Success follows failure. . .
And, sometimes it is the other way around; or perhaps it is a cyclical event. We had a perfectly beautful sail on Friday night followed by a great day of practice boat handling skills on Saturday, ending on Sunday evening in utter frustration as I put waypoints and plotted a route on the GPS. If I am to make land fall at Sandy Point, New Jersey this summer I need to be a whiz at programming the gps. Folks that use them act like it is a simple push of the button.
But, which button?.… Continue
But, which button?.… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on March 15, 2009 at 9:16pm — 6 Comments
IMPORTANT! S/V Sun Song overdue
March 13, 2009, the 45 foot,blue and white sailing vessel Sun Song is overdue on a trip from St. Augustine Fl. to Slidell, La.
Last seen leaving Harbor Town Marina, Ft. Pierce, Fl.
There is one person onboard.
Please report all sightings to USCG Miami 305-415-6800.
Last seen leaving Harbor Town Marina, Ft. Pierce, Fl.
There is one person onboard.
Please report all sightings to USCG Miami 305-415-6800.
Added by Captain Mike Baker on March 14, 2009 at 10:30am — 4 Comments
Beautiful night sail
With 7 women on board, SPRAY, performed flawlessly this evening. I can't believe how much easier and easier she gets to sail. Sure, I still have to be careful around hard objects as with driving any vehicle. But truly, the extra money she cost is worth it. The roller furling jib and screacher eliminate foredeck crew, except for the occasional, oops, whoops, something is caught on the watch --a ma- call- it. By our next outing, of course, everyone will know to call the watch --a ma-- call - it… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on March 13, 2009 at 11:26pm — 5 Comments
Back in Business!
Added by Anne on March 13, 2009 at 10:20pm — No Comments
The return to the Virgins
Eight years ago, just about two months into our relationship, we chartered a sailboat in the British Virgin Islands for a week. It was our first experience cruising together. We had such a great time that when we were on the plane on the way back browsing a brochure of the islands, we took a pen and we wrote: “We have to go back!”
Today, as we enter the waters of the British Virgin Islands, that old brochure sits on our chart… Continue
Added by CAN DRAC on March 13, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments
Chubb Cay to Nassau
Wow! What a great sail! Gentle rollers with a nice breeze just off our port bow. We left Chubb Cay around 11:00 a.m. and headed for New Providence and Nassau Harbor. The day was perfect with sunshine and warm temperatures all the way to Nassau. Cleared in with Nassau Harbor control and proceeded by the big cruise ships to Nassau Yacht Haven arriving at 5:00 p.m. just as they were closing for the night. It's a nice marina if a little run down and funky compared to the ultra nice marina at Chubb… Continue
Added by Jim Jackson on March 10, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments
Anatique Hotel and Resort Guatemala
I recently spent a couple of days at a resort 2 to 3 miles east of Puerto Barrios Guatemala. It looked like it was built around the ruins of a old spanish fort, very nice. But later, while talking to some locals in Puerto Barrios and Santo Tomas, I was told that it was all fake and that there was never a fort there. It was all built in 1998. Has a Marina, but only one sailboat was tied up there. A fuel dock also. Curious to know if anyone knows the true story of this place. Real ruins or… Continue
Added by Kevin Kirkendoll on March 9, 2009 at 12:11pm — 4 Comments
Sailing down to Costa Rica today,so will be off line for some time. Will post when I have internet access again.
Peter
Sailing down to Costa Rica today,so will be off line for some time. Will post when I have internet access again.
Peter
Peter
Added by PETER PAPPAS on March 8, 2009 at 3:57am — 1 Comment
NINA
Papagayos have me pined down in Nicaragua, but an exact hand built replica of the Nina showed up today. For more information go to www.thenina.com
Added by PETER PAPPAS on March 6, 2009 at 1:08pm — No Comments
Talisman ready for Gulf Coast travel
Hi, Fidgety II, read your comments. We bought a Pearson 365 ketch and have been readying it for some coastal cruising. This would be our first. Talisman is docked at Madisonville and we plan to make our way east to Mobile or Pensacola sometime late March. Do you have any tips as to marinas or anchorages along the coast? Other interesting places to see, where to eat, etc.? Are you on the north- or southshore? Would love to chat with you about your experiences. Gina & Mike Sibley
Added by Gina Nadas on March 6, 2009 at 12:33pm — 10 Comments
It is getting close to spring, so here is a safety tip!
Thought ya'll should read this in case you're thinking of installing an electric fence!
We have the standard 6ft. fence in the backyard, and a few months ago, I heard about burglaries increasing dramatically in the entire city.
To make sure this never happened to me, I got an electric fence and ran a single wire along the top of the fence. Actually, I got the biggest cattle charger Tractor Supply had, made for 26 miles of fence. I then used an 8 ft. long ground rod, drove 7.5 feet… Continue
We have the standard 6ft. fence in the backyard, and a few months ago, I heard about burglaries increasing dramatically in the entire city.
To make sure this never happened to me, I got an electric fence and ran a single wire along the top of the fence. Actually, I got the biggest cattle charger Tractor Supply had, made for 26 miles of fence. I then used an 8 ft. long ground rod, drove 7.5 feet… Continue
Added by Captain Mike Baker on March 5, 2009 at 11:44pm — 1 Comment
03 Mar 2009: Panama Canal Yacht Club Bulldozed - Cruisers Told to Move Boats By April 1st.
The Cruising Compass received word on Monday that the PCYC is no longer.- Cruisers Told to Move Boats By April 1st. The Cruising Compass received word on Monday that the PCYC is no longer.
According to the Panama Connection SSB net Saturday morning, "The container yard next door to PCYC has for years been trying to acquire the property and received a court order at the end of the day Thursday condemning PCYC and granting them the rights to close PCYC. Since Friday was a holiday and… Continue
According to the Panama Connection SSB net Saturday morning, "The container yard next door to PCYC has for years been trying to acquire the property and received a court order at the end of the day Thursday condemning PCYC and granting them the rights to close PCYC. Since Friday was a holiday and… Continue
Added by CruisingEditor on March 5, 2009 at 11:41am — 1 Comment
The ballad of Luperon
I can't believe we almost missed it. For a moment, we considered taking I-65 from the Bahamas to the Virgin Islands. What that means is taking advantage of the North winds that come with a front to go as far East as meridian 65 and then turn South straight to the Virgins. Never mind the fact that this is a long offshore passage and that these North winds don’t usually last long at this time of year, causing hours of motoring into Easterly winds… Continue
Added by CAN DRAC on March 4, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments
Musings of Gypsy Heart - Looking for my future live aboard home. (Dinghy named Bliss)
'Gypsy Heart' Sailing Vessel, 28 to 34 feet. 'Bliss' Dinghy, my next home & my first full time live aboard vessel.
This is my first blog and it's about my journey to live aboard & the people and resources I discover along the way.
A gypsy at heart and in my DNA, who's completely in love with the seas and the winds, I want to make my next home aboard.
Most likely a sloop but possibly a catamaran for live aboard, coastal and blue water cruising. Must be single… Continue
This is my first blog and it's about my journey to live aboard & the people and resources I discover along the way.
A gypsy at heart and in my DNA, who's completely in love with the seas and the winds, I want to make my next home aboard.
Most likely a sloop but possibly a catamaran for live aboard, coastal and blue water cruising. Must be single… Continue
Added by Suky on March 2, 2009 at 6:00am — 3 Comments
Florida to New York
Although I declared my intent to sail to New York Haror several weeks ago. Yesterday, I took the first step toward making it a reality. After 5 hours or scrub a dub-dub, SPRAY, my vessel of choice, is at least in a condition to note any areas in need of repair. Two mini dings, next to each other show about a 1 inch chip in the gelcoat. Then, there are the stress cracks around a few of the fittings, some ring-dings in need of replacement and that itsy bitsy sink drain that is filled with all… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on March 1, 2009 at 8:47pm — 8 Comments
BACK TO CALLISTO
LEAVING TOMOROW FOR NICARAGUA. BACK ON BOARD AFTER TWO MONTHS OF FILLING UP THE WAR CHEST. WILL BE LEAVING FOR COSTA RICA IN A FEW DAYS,
Added by PETER PAPPAS on March 1, 2009 at 8:52am — 4 Comments
Nova
My boat won't move. Well, if I had wind, and pushed it out of the slip, it might. But, as it is now, it can't be propelled.
More details here.
More details here.
Added by Anne on February 26, 2009 at 12:00am — 4 Comments
Pierre and Family on a 1975 30ft sloop to Peru from Los Angeles
Would like to know what you think about it?
Pierre and his family (children from 1 to 6 years old are getting ready to sail to Peru from Los Angeles.
For some it is crazy considering he has little experience for other it is bold and courageous but not scarry.
I am one of them.
Is it a better time to leave? I don't think so considering the insanity we are living on. And if they wait to get more money what will happen of their dream?
So they got the boat from us and we'… Continue
Pierre and his family (children from 1 to 6 years old are getting ready to sail to Peru from Los Angeles.
For some it is crazy considering he has little experience for other it is bold and courageous but not scarry.
I am one of them.
Is it a better time to leave? I don't think so considering the insanity we are living on. And if they wait to get more money what will happen of their dream?
So they got the boat from us and we'… Continue
Added by jean-marie cabri on February 25, 2009 at 8:36pm — 5 Comments
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