Author Archives: Jenny
farewell, Plymouth
This morning, we will finally throw off the dock lines and be on our way. The plan is to sail out to Stellwagen Bank in search of whales. Then, we will continue overnight, arriving in the Portland area sometime tomorrow. Check out our new link to my radio position reports. While we’re away from internet, … Continue reading
odd jobs
While we’ve been sitting at a marina waiting on parts, regular boat projects have continued. With the shore power amenity, it has been convenient to bring out a few power tools. A few final installations also help get some extra weight off the boat. While we were still on the hard at Jarrett Bay, Wil’s … Continue reading
Justine’s update
Check out Justine’s update to her page. We have heard through the grapevine that a seventh grade classroom will be following us. Justine is very eager to share with other kids her age just what it’s like to live and cruise on a sailboat. She will start blogging at least once a week, and she … Continue reading
gender change
This is our new drive shaft coupler for the starboard prop shaft. It was ordered, and we waited for it to arrive. Once it arrived, Wil compared the old one with the new one. The new one has a male and a female side. Our old one is female on both sides. The new coupler … Continue reading
first boat bread
Even though I had perfected my bread baking techniques prior to moving aboard (thanks to my mother-in-law!), I had not tried making any bread on the boat yet. During our move, the task seemed daunting. Then, we dealt with the adjustment of living onboard. Now life is finding its way, and I was finally … Continue reading
honoring the natives
A touching way for Plymouth to recognize how the arrival of the Pilgrims affected the Native Americans. Reading the plaque brought tears to my eyes. Massasoit was of the Wampanoag Tribe who forged political and personal ties with the Pilgrims. return to home page
chore update
While we have taken time out almost everyday to explore Plymouth, we have also been tending to our daily boat chores. So, I apologize if this post is about all of boring work stuff, and not about all of the fun exploring. With intent of reducing the amount … Continue reading
getting around town
Whether it’s Pilgrims marching down the street to the sound of beating drums, or Native Americans paddling in their dugout canoes, there are many ways to get around the town of Plymouth. We chose the city bus system. While we were able to get some fresh vegetables from a local farmer’s market nearby, we discovered … Continue reading
fire rescue boat
Sirens screamed and fire trucks zoomed into the parking lot of Brewer Plymouth Marine. Firemen walked briskly down the dock to their new, state of the art fire boat. They were responding to a boat with an overheating engine that might catch fire. Fortunately, a fire never ignited, and they were able to return to … Continue reading
