Norfolk, VA
To see as much of the world as we can,
Using the smallest carbon footprint we can,
Spending the least amount of money we can,
Making as many friends we can.
We started with a big task list. This was based on a great deal of optimism. Optimism that started to look like empty hubris. Optimism that — when it’s gone — leads to some reflection.
The bulk of the tasks were simple: undo hurricane prep. This means putting equipment back on …
This was an emotional two week cruise.
We went approximately nowhere. We fixed a lot of things. I learned some lessons along the way.
Our preparation week had to be extended again. Ideally, we'd like to shove off on Sunday, the 21st.
Launch. The rest of …
There have been times when they put us in the sling and dropped us in the creek.
This was not one of those times.
This is -- in a way -- an After Action Review. Let's start with Intent.
There was a longish list of …
Mr. Lehman's feeling poorly.
To tell the whole story, let's roll back the clock. There are two kinds of end-of-season layup:
Wet Slip Winterizing. Put in antifreeze, take in the sails. Take in the running rigging. Maybe rearrange the stuff on deck so it doesn't collect puddles of water and …
My little heart is going pit-a-pat as we start preparing for our (very short 2024 cruising season.
We have three objectives. First, this is essentially sea trials after Hurricane Ian and a year living in Texas.
I'm confident the solar panels work. The semi-flexible panels on deck are a mess …
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