Oh my, we’re not in Kansas anymore. We just got into Vancouver. False Creek to be specific. On the one hand it’s a spectacular spot, right near Granville Market, a huge artisan/market area. On the other hand, we’re back in the “big city”. I mean BIG. But, we’re anchored...
making it easy to explore the beautiful waters of the Pasquotank River and beyond. With its serene environment and close-knit community feel, Tooley Harbor is ideal for families, retirees, and anyone looking to embrace a coastal lifestyle. The community is conveniently situated near local amenities...
Make the most of your sailing vacation and discover deserted coves in the northeast, visit the Caves of Drach, near Porto Cristo. The four caves with the underground lake and a classical concert performed on a boat are something you should not miss. Charter a yacht in the party capital of...
The Trent Severen Canal transits from Port Severen, Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, across Ontario to Trenton, near Kingston on Lake Ontario. This northerly route completely bypasses Lake Erie and Niagra Falls. The canal is 240 miles long and contains 45 locks. Masts must come down on sailboats, an...
it the largest connected lakeland in central Europe.Crown Blue Line, of Portsmouth, has three bases in Germany, as well as foreign facilities at marinas in France, Italy, Belgium, Holland and Ireland.We chose the Marina Wolfsbruch, near Rheinsberg, for our journey in a Classique cabin cru...
A few weeks ago Carlos and I spied theFuldaborg, a Dutch freighter, atIroquois Landingnear where Lake Michigan and the Calumet River meet. US Steel Railroad Lift Bridge The tracks lead to this lift bridge and serves the formerUS Steel South Workssite. The bridge is up most of the time,...
It is my belief that sea state near the coast cannot usefully be predicted on the space/time scales of an inshore waters or offshore forecast. Swell originates beyond the areas of local forecasts and varies depending on its source, so it is hard for a sailor to predict. It can be a...
The weather has been very kind to us since then, I am sitting in a nice breeze near the boatyard and can finally get to some of those boatjobs that keep on popping up. There are now close to 40 people infected with Covit in French Polynesia, mostly in Tahiti. The government is tryin...
particularly the run out to Turnbull and back to John Harbor. But the amount of sailing we are able to do because of NorthStar’s restrictions is no where near the amount of sailing we want to do. We’ll enjoy her at home on Lake Mendota, and begin a new journey of chartering in th...
Anyway, we have also explored the city near the waterfront and it’s a unique mixture of old and modern. There are many lovely streets in the historic district. With colorful shops selling most anything from marine supplies to island themed fabric. ...