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Sir William Robert Patrick Knox-Johnston, born in 1939, is a British sailor. In 1969, he became the first person to perform a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. Along with Sir Peter Blake, he won the second Jules Verne Trophy, for which … Continued
Although we had that day trip shakedown West Harbor last week, we grabbed an opportunity to have an overnight shakedown trip to Watch Hill with the bonus of overlapping for a day with Cutting Class. We left Shennecossett on Memorial Day. Really, … Continued
As our grandchildren get older they have become more and more interested in the boat. That works for us! Addison and her Dad, Adam, came to spend a little time on Kindred Spirit while Mommy worked on report cards for … Continued
The final preparation steps included painting the bottom, a job NO ONE looks forward to or enjoys. I dare you to say otherwise. Our bottom was in good shape so it just got a touch up for this year. Bottom … Continued
Most winters are crammed with boat projects but our little KK39 doesn’t need much more so Al had more free time on his hands. If you read this blog, you will know that is not a good thing. History tells me that when … Continued
Boaters in New England live from season to season, even more than other Yankees. Many of us enjoy the changing seasons we experience here and would never want to move south permanently. I know I do. However, as boaters, we do anticipate … Continued
When you love boating, the season begins with excitement and the anticipation of being on the water, in the sunshine, and enjoying the sea air. When you love boating, the season ends with a certain sadness and a lot of … Continued
The 2021 boating season was our first “real” summer with our “new” Kadey Krogen 39. The summer of 2020 didn’t quite meet our usual standards for boating, as we all well remember (covid and my spinal surgery, in case you … Continued
We enjoyed our cruise to Maine, but there is nothing as special as grandchildren. I missed them. I always do. Now that they are getting older we can share our love of the water and boats with them. Caleb, 7 … Continued
When you mention Maine, lobsters come to mind, as a food delicacy and as a major part of the state’s fishing industry. Lobster is a $500 Million per year industry for Maine. Cold, clean waters are the key. When we planned to … Continued