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Monthly Archives: August 2014

The Christening of Kindred Spirit
27 Aug 2014

The Christening of Kindred Spirit

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Transforming the Trawler, Transitioning from Sail to Trawler | 4

Boat names have always fascinated me. Over the past twenty years on the water, we often contemplate the names we see on other boats – Isn’t that an interesting name? Why did they choose that name? What significance does it … Continued

Napatree Revisited
21 Aug 2014

Napatree Revisited

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Southern New England Sailing, Transitioning from Sail to Trawler | 3

Returning to familiar and well-loved places can be comforting and relaxing. We were ready to take a short trip on our new boat with the goal of relaxing. Our first 7 days aboard Unfunded Requirement were “delivery mode” – every … Continued

Homeward Bound – Finally Home!
6 Aug 2014

Homeward Bound – Finally Home!

by watsons | posted in: Family and Friends, Transitioning from Sail to Trawler | 2

We have been home for a few days, but time has just slipped away as we take care of things at home. We left Port Washington very early on Saturday, August 2, around 5:30 am because we hoped to make … Continued

Homeward Bound, Part 3 – The Big Apple
1 Aug 2014

Homeward Bound, Part 3 – The Big Apple

by watsons | posted in: Transitioning from Sail to Trawler | 0

It was time for the Big Apple and Hell’s Gate. But before we could even anticipate that leg of our journey, the engine would not start. That’s a BIG problem when you have no sails. For the past three mornings, … Continued

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