Category: Captain’s Log
Updated on October 29, 2021
Refit – July to October 2017
Our refit really began early when we were in Deltaville. Our generator had been spewing black smoke since January to such an extent that it had become unusable. Our trusted generator mechanic, Ken, who had predicted this would …
Updated on November 6, 2017
What went well and what needed improvement (2016-2017 cruise)
Things that worked well Dinghy storage. Stabilizer bar and lines plus a ratchet using a web strap allowed us to carry the dinghy on the davits all the time (as opposed to hoisting it aboard and storing on …
Posted on July 22, 2017
We return to Herrington Harbour (aka home) and the our first adventure comes to an end
We spent almost a month in Deltaville. The main reason was to have our favorite marine technician, Ken, replace the exhaust elbow on the generator. The generator was almost useless the entire trip due to a leaky exhaust …
Posted on June 15, 2017
We move north rapidly and return to the Bay
The route from Oriental to Herring Bay and Herrington Harbour in Maryland is well traveled by Sophia. This will be her third trip through the Pungo Canal, Alligator River, and the Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal. And, …
Updated on June 5, 2017
Georgetown to Oriental
On May 25, we left Georgetown at 7:45. Elena had decided we would stay inside for this leg due to more wind outside than she wanted to deal with. It was an uneventful day and …
Updated on June 5, 2017
To Beaufort and Georgetown
Did I say rest and relaxation in the last posting? We had just settled in when our head (toilet) decided it did not wish to cooperate anymore (meaning it would not flush) and, beyond that, the motor stopped …
Updated on May 22, 2017
On To St. Augustine (and we run aground)
We left New Smyrna Beach City Marina at first light on Sunday May 7rd as we needed the high tide at 7am to get over the “bump” Elena had discovered. By playing the tides and following the directions …
Updated on May 22, 2017
Our Crossing to Florida and Return to Vero Beach
We waited for a few days in West End for a good weather window. During our wait, we finally spotted the mysterious and rare manatee. All through Florida on the way down, we searched the shoreline for one …
Updated on May 29, 2017
The Circle is Closed
On 21 April, the winds had calmed down enough to for us to back out of our slip at slack water (no current) using a trick with the lines called a spring line to hold the bow at …
Updated on April 20, 2017
Nassau
I’m sittin’ on the dock of the bay Watchin’ the tide roll away I’m just sittin’ on the dock of the bay Wastin’ ti-i-i-me Sittin’ here resting my bones And this loneliness won’t leave me alone Two thousand …