Remember Dwight Yoakum? The other day we chugged 50+ miles up the Pungo ( that’s fun to say) River which eventually turned into the Alligator River. I say chugged because we had a 15-20 knot headwind which reved up the diesel to about 2800 RPMs. After a late start we finally tied up at theContinue reading ““I’m a Thousand Miles From Nowhere””
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Beaufort (part 2)
While in Beaufort, I took the opportunity to explore the Rachel Carson Preserve. While crossing the heavy traffic of the Taylor River felt a little like playing trigger on a paddle board, it was well worth it! On these types of explorations, I typically bring a small garbage bag to collect the trash of theContinue reading “Beaufort (part 2)”
Bufort…Buford…Beaufort…Bow-fort
Burford GA. Beaufort SC. Beaufort NC. All are very different places. Buford GA is nice…I suppose. Beaufort SC is lovely, for sure. But Beaufort NC…Fugettaboutit! Ok, I promise not to make you say Beaufort anymore. So we are in this amazing town just north of Morehead City. What the first thing we see as weContinue reading “Bufort…Buford…Beaufort…Bow-fort”
Enchanting Enchantress
On my 50th trip around the sun, some good friends and we, decided to celebrate my big birthday by chartering a day sailer out of the Litte River in North Myrtle Beach. We had talked the owner into to doing an overnight up to Southport so I could really see what a CSY was allContinue reading “Enchanting Enchantress”
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED: Looking for late night partying, loud music, fireworks, with a big loud crowd. You ain’t goin’ to find it here. What you will find is a population of 613, 1 seafood market, 1 real-estate office, 1 restaurant, and a general store open from 3-6, three days a week. That is it. And ohContinue reading “HELP WANTED”
Birthday Poke
While in Charleston, after our delicious Charleston Crab House dinner, Ally and Johnny came back to MR for some cake and sunset action. I have never been a big baker, way too much precision for this throw it together home chef. But for birthday’s, I decided to give it a shot. I consulted the googleContinue reading “Birthday Poke”
Chaaaalsten
Charleston, South Carolina. The Belle of the South. I’ve always loved Charleston. It’s like a classy version of Savannah. Which in a way, is a classy version of New Orleans. Which, in turn is a classy version of Paris. Ah shit, now we have to deal with the French… Charleston. I’ve had the good fortuneContinue reading “Chaaaalsten”
Up, Up and Away!!
The time has come and it’s finally time to say sayonara and arrivederci to Cape Canaveral and Titusville. Our visit here has been bittersweet. And it certainly had its ups and downs. Ups meaning the cool rockets and downs by well…manatee shite. During our stay, however, we got a boatload done on Marionettes Revenge. BesidesContinue reading “Up, Up and Away!!”
Barges, Bridges, Bad Weather and Bourbon
The short passge between Bimini and Cape Canaveral was for the most part uneventful. Just how we like it. We were able to sail most of day one and with a westerly wind with just the genoa out and were able to make just over seven knots. Sweeeeeet! Sundown brought us a large squall thatContinue reading “Barges, Bridges, Bad Weather and Bourbon”
Sinatra and Sunsets
We are in this amazing time of year with low humidity and cool breezes where we welcome the sunshine, and I can feel my skin soaking in the vitamin D. That lovely, but short weather window before we reach temperatures that rival the surface of the sun. Evenings are for deck dinners and sunset views.Continue reading “Sinatra and Sunsets”
Sailing Marionette 