Monthly Archives: October 2011

THE BIMINI ROOF IS UP AND FINISHED. I was getting so tired of sewing the heavy canvas and maneuvering the big panel of makrolon (polycarbonate window material). But it looks great, and the view through the makrolon window is amazing: … Continue reading →

We are in Solomon’s Island , Chesapeake, expecting gale force winds and snow tomorrow! We’re at a marina with shore power, have the heater running tonight. Not going anywhere tomorrow. We are sitting in the lounge at Spring Cove Marina … Continue reading →

We’ve picked up a navy mooring in Weems Creek near Annapolis. We actually got the dink into the water and went to the little tiny boat ramp in this creek. Locked it up ( I didn’t feel too happy leaving … Continue reading →

Today was a very busy day: 2 loads of laundry, going to get my thyroid blood test done, shopping for food and diesel engine oil and toilet paper ( the important things in a boater’s life!), and entertaining my  cousins … Continue reading →

We got into our friend’s marina around 14:00, but it took us nearly an hour to dock and tie up: finger docks and backing in , prop wash, wind…wasn’t fun. But we’re here now and my cousins are coming for … Continue reading →

Well, we have spent a very very windy day at the South Jersey Marina in Cape May. It has been sunny, but gusting up to 40 mph, and even in this protected marina, the boat has been rocking. We’ve been … Continue reading →

We are now in South Jersey Marina in Cape May after a rather stressful night on the anchor near the Coast Guard Station last night. I didn’t realize I wouldn’t be able to get Shuki to shore there, signs all … Continue reading →

Tonight we’re in beautiful Barnegat Bay: coming in was interesting, as there were pretty big waves coming in (3-5ft) and an outgoing tide. But Jack did a great job. Tow Boat US guy came along side to make sure we … Continue reading →

We were making great progress until a couple of days ago. Now we are in  a holding pattern, waiting for some high seas and winds to calm down.  It’s frustrating, but we are at the mercy of the weather. At … Continue reading →

We are now in Manhasset and there’s a Macgregor 26 classic on a nearby mooring! We also saw one of the newer models going by earlier. We have been making tracks, trying to take advantage of the good weather while … Continue reading →