A continuation of Part One... We had enough of being repeatedly stranded beachside, so we googled and researched, and spoke with many fellow cruisers, about what would be our ideal dinghy motor. We felt that our dinghy “Korykory” is adequate as-is, so the inflatable would not be replaced, at least not anytime soon. We were …
Author: capnchris
Keeled Over
Beautiful bottoms - boat bottoms that is. While shopping again for a new Fayaway I’ve been snapping a few pics to help explain what we’re looking for in a boat, with specific emphasis on where the sun doesn’t shine. And so here’s my simplistic take for describing how common sailboats look and perform under the …
Outboard Yarn
We’re pining our existence again, somewhat envious of those who are now sailing south toward the sun, despite the pandemic. Sitting ashore, looking out at another new day, watching mist slowly burning off as the sun rises, we’re just not up to taking that risk. As the remaining leaves blow off from trees after spawning …
Two Steps Forward; One Step Back?
4/1/20 - Make early decision to settle on dry land for another year, get job, buy car, One step backwards. Our newest plan, but we’re still not 100% on board. Covid-19. Need I say more? 6/10/20 - (Father’s Day) Arrived back in Newburyport, after departing Culebra on Mother’s Day. Another memorable journey. 8/1/20 - Early …
Coldness Approaches – Back To Maine
I always find it difficult to reduce the word count, as there’s just way too much to regurgitate, many weeks of priceless cruising memories, into just a few paragraphs. For the readers running short on time, feel free to skim, but I’m breaking this overflowing bowl of trick-or-treat goodies into larger bite-size mouthfuls. Enjoy! First …
