Pearls from the Ships Log
De-Masting your boat
There are three factors for consideration when designing your supports (or cradle or horses) to secure the mast on deck for the trip through the canals...
De-Masting your boat
There are three factors for consideration when designing your supports (or cradle or horses) to secure the mast on deck for the trip through the canals...
Coast Guard, The Navy & Dolphins to the Rescue
Lessons Learned: - Know where your emergency tiller is stowed and what it is made of – is it substantial enough to control steering? - Check the fitting to make...
Coast Guard, The Navy & Dolphins to the Rescue
Lessons Learned: - Know where your emergency tiller is stowed and what it is made of – is it substantial enough to control steering? - Check the fitting to make...
"Panpan, Panpan, Panpan. Hello all stations. ...
The sun was beginning to rise and by the dawn’s early light, we watched with open mouth disbelief and horror as the emergency tiller arm separated!! It looked as easy...
"Panpan, Panpan, Panpan. Hello all stations. ...
The sun was beginning to rise and by the dawn’s early light, we watched with open mouth disbelief and horror as the emergency tiller arm separated!! It looked as easy...
Saint Pierre back to Canada
This was arguably our most memorable and enjoyable summer cruise. The scenery is breathtaking, the navigation challenging and the people truly the salt of the earth. We learned tremendously from...
Saint Pierre back to Canada
This was arguably our most memorable and enjoyable summer cruise. The scenery is breathtaking, the navigation challenging and the people truly the salt of the earth. We learned tremendously from...
Snagged in the Great Dismal Swamp
“Hey Captain” called the lock master in his southern (take-all-day) drawl, “You’ve got a washin’ machine a hanging from yer bow”. “Thanks very much” I replied, acknowledging the obvious, “I...
Snagged in the Great Dismal Swamp
“Hey Captain” called the lock master in his southern (take-all-day) drawl, “You’ve got a washin’ machine a hanging from yer bow”. “Thanks very much” I replied, acknowledging the obvious, “I...
How to rename your boat & satisfy the Sea Gods!
“Oh mighty Neptune, great ruler of the seas and oceans, to whom we who venture upon your vast domain are required to pay homage, we implore you in your graciousness...
How to rename your boat & satisfy the Sea Gods!
“Oh mighty Neptune, great ruler of the seas and oceans, to whom we who venture upon your vast domain are required to pay homage, we implore you in your graciousness...