A Late Launch
Here we are, about nine weeks later than originally planned, but finally ready to launch the new Kindred Spirit into the water. A late launch is better than no launch. Is that why they say “better late than never?” Before … Continued
Life Interrupted….3 Times
In New England, winter always interrupts the boating season. It’s the rhythm of things here and we welcomed it this year. Yes, really! With our Kadey Krogen 39 home here in Connecticut, Al was ready and eager to spend his … Continued
Delivery Trip – Maryland to Delaware
Leg 2 of our delivery would be a shorter day, from Annapolis to Chesapeake City onto Chesapeake-Delaware Canal. We arrived in Chesapeake City by mid-afternoon, a relatively short 7-hour day. Chesapeake City has a free town dock but there was … Continued
It’s Now or Later?
In a matter of nine days from “first view” to “she’s ours,” we owned a Kadey Krogen 39, the boat of Al’s dreams. That presented a new dilemma that we had been discussing since this acquisition was only an idea. … Continued
The THIRD “Last One”
There is a story to tell here and I am not sure where to begin. I could begin with Al’s “boat history”. Or with Anthony and Annette’s purchase of their Kadey Krogen 42. I could begin with any number of opening … Continued
Boating with My “Babies”
This year my birthday eve included cataract surgery combined with a suddenly dysfunctional refrigerator in the house. The cataract surgery went fine but living out of coolers and searching for a new refrigerator under pressure was not that much fun. … Continued
Celebrating 25 Years, in Newport
Our 25th wedding anniversary is this month, August 6th. For many years our anniversary would fall during our summer cruising weeks and we would celebrate with dinner at a restaurant on Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Block Island or wherever we happened … Continued
Vineyard Haven
Good weather is back! We departed Oak Bluffs with promise of a sunshine soon to come, although the winds were still brisk. Our next, and last harbor on Martha’s Vineyard, was Vineyard Haven, just 3.6 nautical miles around the corner … Continued
Oak Bluffs
We left Edgartown on July 22nd under a shining sun but decided to tuck into Oak Bluffs, just 8 nautical miles away, for a day or two because the weather forecast was for stronger winds and rains. We haven’t stayed … Continued
Back to the Vineyard – Edgartown, with a Splash of Vineyard Haven
We left Nantucket later in the morning on July 18, allowing the fog to lift. It was an overcast and dreary morning. Edgartown is always a stop on our travels out this way. Nice harbor, beautiful architecture of a classic … Continued