After a few hops down the coast, and seeing a rocket launch offshore from Cape Canaveral, we have two words to live by now: Weather Window. That’s weather for allowing us across the Gulf Stream. Any wind containing a northerly component is a no-no, as folks from our home town of Newburyport will attest that …
Author: CapnChris
Brunswick: Gem on the Georgia Coast
If you’re seeking a unique coastal destination where history, nature, and Southern charm converge, look no further than Brunswick, Georgia. Known as the “Gateway to the Golden Isles,” Brunswick offers a delightful mix of maritime adventures, rich cultural heritage, and a laid-back lifestyle. For sailors and adventurers alike, this coastal town is more than just …
LuckGrib
Warning: I’m becoming more fond of another piece of useful software, and hence this post. If expecting another adventure story, you are now likely reading of one of those boring technical topics. Thanks for your patience while I work on more sailing/travel related posts! 🙂 More coming! Weather forecasting technology is quite fascinating these days. …
Escape Washington
Last time, on Gudgeon Curmudgeon, we left you with our tale of replacing the heavy bronze gudgeon, partaking in several other fixes, and finally deciding to replace our drive shaft. Life is grand with a shiny new gudgeon! Did you non-sailboat language speaking folks look up the word gudgeon? If not… What is a gudgeon …
Gudgeon Curmudgeon
At last check-in we had been continuing down the ICW, anchoring along the way. We visited the town of Bath, NC, one of the homes of Blackbeard the pirate... At location of little sailboat icon, we were anchored in the little harbor of Bath, NC. We were purposely going down the ICW to stop and …
SV Fayaway 