General
What we’ve been up to
We’re back from Rockland, back in Wiscasset. While out there we had to motor quite a bit but in between we did get in some nice sailing. Always a smile when you’re sailing: Three sails up and making electricity: When the wind dies or we are entering an anchorage we have to put the sails … Continue reading
First Trip
We took a three day trip down the Sheepscot River and into the bay. Along the way we activated all the systems in order to find any problems. Everything on board from water to electronics was turned on, everything we could use we used. We found a few small problems, a couple of quirks, but … Continue reading
We’re Aboard!
We have been living on the boat for about a week now but had a few tasks to take care of just prior to moving aboard. Bob installed all the mechanical (Sta-Lok) fittings on our new rigging! Then we installed it on the boat: The rigging holds up the masts. It’s feels good to have new … Continue reading
Launching in Two Days!
We’ve been delinquent with our updates in the last couple of weeks but it’s not due to laziness! Our launch date is June 28th and we have had to accomplish quite a bit in order to be ready. With a great deal of help we have: completed the bottom job, engine, masts, rigging, windlass, companionway hatches, more … Continue reading
Good with the Bad
We have had quite a run of bad weather up here, rain and wind, overcast and cold, oh and fog too. Typical from what I remember. We had a minor weather related setback the other day but nothing too drastic. All in all we’re making great progress and, weather permitting, should be on track to launch. … Continue reading