Author Archives: Jenny
w.o.w. is WOW! (part one)
Wow! Our word of the week (w.o.w.) is WOW! I don’t even know where to begin. The experiences on this trip were WOW! I fully expected this trip to be “old hat”. We’ve sailed the east coast quite a few times, so we are familiar with the many sights and sounds in this part of … Continue reading
first passage complete
This photo was taken while we were under sail between Beaufort Inlet and Cape Lookout. We were buzzed by Wil’s mom and step-dad in their small plane. Very cool! There is a lot to tell about our first offshore passage with the kids, so sit tight and more posts will come! … Continue reading
preparing for departure
We are in the final stages prior to hauling up the anchor and heading out the inlet. We are aiming for Cape Cod. Only time will tell where we end up. Since I don’t have any pre-posts written on this go around, the full story of the passage won’t appear until we have reached an … Continue reading
made the news!
Full Monty was shown on a television news clip about yachting in Beaufort. Check it out! Carolina News 14 return to home page
culprit found!
“I found it!” called Wil from the port engine room. It was like music to my ears, but yet too good to be true. When I asked what he’d found, he held out a small dirty rag in the palm of his hand. Was he being for real? Yes, he was. A small rag had … Continue reading
dancing boats & clean decks
Our decks have finally been rinsed with a good dousing of fresh water! Although, not without a little boat dancing to go with it. First, here is a little background about the anchorage here in Taylor’s Creek at the Beaufort waterfront. The channel runs along the town’s waterfront, and there is a very narrow strip … Continue reading
a livable boat again
Each day that we remain anchored at the Beaufort waterfront (while we wait on the professional mechanic), is another day of getting small jobs done. One main priority is to achieve a lower waterline, especially at the bow. This means thinning out what’s onboard, as well as moving some heavier … Continue reading
shaky shakedown
“If it’s gonna happen, it’s gonna happen out there!” That is what Kurt Russell’s character in the movie, “Captain Ron”, had said before taking a family of four out to sea. Those words are truer than true! It’s been 3 years since the boat has moved through the water, so we were fully aware of … Continue reading
our location
You will now be able to see our location as we move from place to place. I have also added the link to our sidebar. our current location As we pull away from the dock tomorrow morning, it could possibly be a few days before we get an internet connection again. (Our wifi antenna isn’t … Continue reading
what a feeling!
Wow! What a feeling! We have felt so many emotions since the morning of the launching. Someone who watched the launch from the webcam described it perfectly, ” . . . excitement / tension / joy / palpitations, and then finally to get onboard as the boat moves gently, floating in the water, finally, moving … Continue reading
