The only reason this boat qualifies for the “Boats of Interest” label is because the twin 150 Mercs mounted on the stern are worth 25 times more than the value of this rust bucket.
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The Rest Is History
The story has been told once or twice, or even more, but it does warrant another time because it was purely a chance encounter. Sharon and I were on our inaugural trip south on the ICW.in 2010. Somewhere in the vic…
Goose Creek
We have passed through this waterway many times, but never on a sunny day. Although each day was grey and overcast, it was always a beautiful and scenic waterway. Located in North Carolina just south of the Pamilco …
A Fighting Chance
We’ve been slowly making our way north since our departure from Stuart, FL on the 30th of March. Some days we cruised for 40 or 50 miles. Some days we cruised 60 or 70 miles. Sometimes we took the day off.&nbs…
ICW Sunrise
M/V Broulee departing Cumberland Island (4-5-2012)S/V Short Walk on the hook at Butler Island (4-11-2012)
Photo Opportunity
Just this morning I was on the phone with Rick (M/V Broulee) discussing the “catch of the day” when we hauled the anchor on Monday, the previous day in Port Royal, South Carolina (see blog entry “New Challenges” 4/9/2012). …
New Challenges
“Everyday is an adventure…….” so goes our motto, and with each day comes a new challenge, but at 7a.m. when I’m hauling the anchor I don’t need any new challenges.The one that did get away. Length – 16 feet. Wei…
The Speed Of Light
After sitting in an anchorage on Duplin River, GA waiting for a blow to pass through on Friday, Sharon and I decided to get an early start this morning. At 0645 I went up on the bow to pull the anchor only to find a surpr…
Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA – Spring 2012
A different view of Cumberland Island National Seashore.Fungus?LizardLichenYellow Flowers!Dung Beetles
Long Haul
Monday was a good day as we cruised from Lake Worth to Stuart, FL. Around 6 pm we dropped anchor at the Sandpiper Marina. Dropping anchor at a marina is not the norm, but then we do things a little different on Big…
