passages
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
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
04/29/2009 – the front
Ft Lauderdale to Wrightsville Beach partly cloudy SE-SW-WSW winds 20-30+ kts seas 6-12 ft As the evening approached, we readied ourselves for the approaching cold front. My dad had given me the forecast over the radio, as well as another ham operator who felt it important that we receive the exact location … Continue reading
