The wind came up during the night as a cold front pushed through and we hesitated to leave however made the decision to go for it. We left at about 7:30 AM and just crossed Sabine Lake which was quite windy but not as bad as we anticipated. We’d like…
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Offatts Bayou to Taylor Outfall Bayou
We left Offatts Bayou near Moody Gardens early but then had to wait at least an hour for the Galveston Railroad Bridge to lift which set us back. It was another long day and we anchored out in Taylor Outfall Bayou which is next to the Big Bayou Wildli…
4th Day – Matagorda to Offatts Bayou
It’s the beginning of our 4th day and we are just about to get underway. It was another long day yesterday and rather chilly and overcast. Therefore, no photos. It appears it’s going to be the same today but a little warmer. We may cruise from the l…
1st Day Rockport to Matagorda, TX
We’ve begun our adventure ….. leaving Key Allegro Marina at 0742 Saturday, March 26, 2011 with a party cloudy day and winds 12-15 knots. A long day, 9 hours, but no problems and we saw some nice scenery. We decided on passing at a anchorage at Army H…
The Journey Begins
Wish them luck: Queen Kathleen begins her Great Loop Journey. After years of planning and preparation we’re casting off the lines in the morning. Mike has been working on getting the dinghy situated most of the day and now feels like it’s as good as it’s going to get.
Pre – Cruise Preparations
Well, our departure has been delayed mainly because of activities related to getting Queen Kathleen ready. Our time in Rockport has been spent with the following:Haul out – waxing the hull, scraping and repainting the propeller, through hulls, adding…
Still in San Antonio; Queen Kathleen still in Rockport
We now have lists of lists – so many to do items in preparing to depart Rockport, TX. on our journey. Our house was rented for 2 years which was the big item to complete and in late December, we moved in with Sherrie our oldest daughter, Chris, our …
Still in San Antonio; Queen Kathleen still in Rockport
We now have lists of lists – so many to do items in preparing to depart Rockport, TX. on our journey. Our house was rented for 2 years which was the big item to complete and in late December, we moved in with Sherrie our oldest daughter, Chr…
Initial Purchase and then Delivery of Queen Kathleen …. Florida to Texas during Summer 2007
If you buy the trawler of your dreams in another location far away, how do you get the boat back to your own cruising grounds?Although we have always been diehard sailors, my wife Kathy and I finally decided to sell our Irwin 31 and purchase a trawler…
Initial Purchase and then Delivery of Queen Kathleen …. Florida to Texas during Summer 2007
If you buy the trawler of your dreams in another location far away, how do you get the boat back to your own cruising grounds?Although we have always been diehard sailors, my wife Kathy and I finally decided to sell our Irwin 31 and purchase a trawler…
