Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air......
The weather was outstanding. How could we stay home?? The sun, sky, and sea were calling to us, so off we went to Block Island, late on a Thursday afternoon. It was sparkling. The hydrangeas from our garden a colorful … Continued
Most of our summer sailing consists of a 3-week vacation, out to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This is a summer where we need to stay closer to home in order to prepare for our big adventure down the ICW and … Continued
I wasn’t planning to do a post for our latest visit to Watch Hill – how much can you say about a little place like Watch Hill? We had such a delightful 5 days there, that I decided to share … Continued
Coffee is a critical necessity for many of us as we sail around. There is nothing, simply nothing, better than sipping a cup of coffee while you sit in the cockpit and survey the anchorage. Early morning, of course. So … Continued
7 days on Block. Sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? True to form, this summer’s weather brought us a bit of everything. Hot and humid, clouds, fog, rain, winds, calm, sun, dry. What more could anyone ask for? At Shennecossett Yacht Club, we … Continued
The “guys” went on a road trip by sea. Al’s friend, Gil, needed a crew to help him take his 32 foot Catalina to Camden, Maine, where his wife, Judy, would then join them, by car. The crew of 3 … Continued
SYC (Shennecossett Yacht Club) held it first “Dock Races” on July 13th. The day was typical of our recent weather, changing from moment to moment – cloudy, sun, downpour, humid always. Fortunately, the downpour waited until after the racing was … Continued
I had anticipated a wonderful week of sailing to celebrate the importance of July 1st this year. July 1st had dual significance for me – it is the 2nd anniversary of my ovarian cancer surgery and 2 years of remission … Continued
We will be posting photos of the boat soon. Sometime in late September, Kindred Spirit with her crew of two (Capt Al and Michele) will leave Connecticut for a voyage south along the ICW and then over to the Bahamas. … Continued
Come visit later. One of my first goals for retirement is to learn how to do this blog thing. 🙂 And that’s going to take some time! My first “job” in retirement.