cruising kids
big major whirlwind
December 18 – 23, 2012 Our week at Big Majors Spot was a whirlwind of activity. Daily, Colin would finish school early, so he could play with the boys from What If and Good Trade. Justine and Colin worked extremely hard to complete all schoolwork that needed finishing before the Christmas holiday. Each afternoon, we … Continue reading
mended by a nurse
December 12 – 15, 2012 The next day after our traumatic experience in the current, we hoisted anchor and worked our way into the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. We spent one night at Shroud Cay, before getting to Warderick Wells Cay, home of the park headquarters. We barely had the anchor down when … Continue reading
special times
December 7, 2012 Our morning started with a unique ham radio contact. After speaking with my dad and a family friend over the air, a station in Oklahoma contacted me. He was getting ready to do a Special Events session with a group of middle school students in remembrance of Pearl Harbor. After he started … Continue reading
the abacos ~ lynyard cay
November 29 – 30, 2012 Pleasant surprises were found at Lynyard Cay. We had barely risen from our bunks, and Colin’s level of excitement was to be matched by only that of Christmas. He was quite eager to return to the water, and very quickly reminded me that I had promised a morning swim before … Continue reading
repairs, projects & weather . . . oh my
October 25 – November 2, 2012 The next 10 ten days spent at Jarrett Bay was a whirlwind of activity. From rudder repairs and overdue projects to Halloween and Hurricane Sandy, we were kept busy for the entire time the boat was out of the water. And of course, we had to keep school going, … Continue reading
return to jarrett bay
October 23, 2012 In preparation for our haul out at Jarrett Bay, Wil spent a full day running around town, collecting parts for the upcoming work. I spent my day with schooling the kids. Actually, Justine has become quite independent with her studies, so it’s rare when she needs me now. However, Colin still needs … Continue reading
tip of the month ~ water conservation
October 10-19, 2012 Life on a Boat: Tips on Conserving Water ~ by Justine “When you do the dishes don’t forget to use the saltwater pump!” Ever heard your mother say that? Unless you live on a sailboat you probably haven’t. Because of the limited amount of water on my family’s boat, using saltwater to … Continue reading
about a flower in new jersey
Read Justine’s descriptive essay about a flower she found at Liberty State Park in New Jersey. A New Jersey Zinnia and an Old Shot Glass return to home page
a letter from Justine
Justine wrote a letter to her followers about her first experiences with dolphins and whales. Check it out. a letter from Justine return to home page
work & play
October 17 – 23, 2012 We kicked off our first week back in Beaufort with celebration of our 2oth wedding anniversary. Right before our dinner date for the evening, Wil did what every good, surf-loving husband does. He took the opportunity to go catch some waves that were coming in from Hurricane Rafael. I was … Continue reading
