We made it…so far. When we pulled out of Tarpon Springs our focus was safety, seafood, sailing, and apparently other things that start with an “S”. The end goal on this trip for 2022 was to revist the Annapolis sailboat show we first experienced already a decade ago. It’s nearly now the end of AugustContinue reading “Port Charles in Charge”
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Holy Ship Norfolk!!
When Americans build a boat…they build a freakin’ boat!!! After our departure from the free dock in Chesapeake, VA we passed through a bascule bridge and were quickly crammed into a river lock that nearly held one 100 foot cargo barge, two power boats, and three sailboats. Ever been on a really crowded elevator andContinue reading “Holy Ship Norfolk!!”
Buying Friends
After a few monotonous days in the ICW, we took advantage of a free dock in Chesapeake, Virginia. We had been somewhat traveling with not one, but two new boat mate friends. The first a nice couple heading back to Norfolk with their new to them Prestige 500. The second couple are on a 36′Continue reading “Buying Friends”
“I’m a Thousand Miles From Nowhere”
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””
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”
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”
No Room at the Inn
Well, we three felt a little unwelcome this late July. We made a very long 125 mile overnight passage from Amelia Island Florida into downtown lovely Beaufort South Carolina. Not a bad run but the overnights are long. You never really sleep and this part of the coast is laden with big container ships alwaysContinue reading “No Room at the Inn”
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“I’m going to Jackson”…Ville
You know how when you’re really proud of something, and I mean really proud you just can’t wait to tell someone. Like your spouse or, best friend, or kids, or parents? Like you’re just bursting at the seams to tell someone. You can’t stand to hold it in. And you know how when that sameContinue reading ““I’m going to Jackson”…Ville”
Sailing Marionette 