Category Archives: Travel

Back to Florida

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Alan

When we started this trip we were thrilled that after our overnighter on the outside we had left Florida behind. Now after an overnighter on the outside we are in St. Augustine, Fl and thrilled to be back in Florida. … Continue reading →

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Flesh eating bacteria

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Alan

This AM after spending a night in the rain in an isolated anchorage between Myrtle Beach and Charleston we attempted to weigh anchor. The wind was 20kts with a 2 kt current in the opposite direction. The anchor rode instead … Continue reading →

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Stuck

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Alan

We’re anxious to get home but the weather isn’t cooperating. It’s expected for the wind to be 20-25 kts with gusts to 30 and seas 5-8 ft. until Wednesday. We try to be fair weather sailors. It’s one thing to … Continue reading →

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Nervous

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Alan

We left Manteo and had a beautiful windy 60 n.m sail to Ocracoke. We averaged about 8 kts. We quickly toured the town (which was quaint) and decided to move on as we’re getting anxious to return to the comforts … Continue reading →

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Catching up

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Alan

Since the storm things have been routine, but interesting and fun. We proceeded down the ICW and entered the “Great Dismal Swamp Canal”. This is a 22 mile stretch that looks like it came out of the movie Deliverance. It’s … Continue reading →

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Caught in the storm!

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Alan

The following takes place 2 nights ago. Haven’t had wifi access since so couldn’t publish it then: We spent a peaceful night at anchor in the Antipoison River in Virginia, near Deltaville. No internet or cellphone service. Still in the … Continue reading →

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Coming home

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Alan

The SSCA gam is over. We had a great time, met many interesting people. We also met three of my cousins who live near Washington, DC. We’re on the way home and expect to be there towards the end of … Continue reading →

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SSCA

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Alan

We’re at the SSCA (Seven Seas Cruising Association) gam (convention) near Annapolis, MD. This organization is the premier cruising organization in the world. It’s ranks include many circumnavigators and the elites of the cruising world. The 3 day meeting includes … Continue reading →

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Western Shore

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Alan

Two nights ago while anchored outside of St. Michaels harbor in the Miles River, the winds picked up to 25-30 kts. They were from the north and the river runs north-south. There is a nautical term called “fetch”. This refers … Continue reading →

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St. Michaels

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Alan

Exhibit at St. Michaels Maritime Museum I couldn’t post from Oxford because there was no wifi. We spent 2 nights there. Small prosperous town that looks like it should be located in New England (house style). It’s definitely not a … Continue reading →

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