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
Nantucket, The Gray Lady
We were last here in 2016 when our trip was abruptly shortened due to a threatening tropical storm that never materialized in the end. I have some pretty nice photos from then, so I need switch it up a bit … Continued
Lake Tashmoo, a Peaceful Harbor
We left Cuttyhunk bright and early at 7 am on July 13th to head to Lake Tashmoo on Martha’s Vineyard, a 15-nautical mile journey. The safest and easiest passage between the Buzzards Bay side of the Elizabeth Islands and Vineyard Sound … Continued
Block & Cutty
On July 10th, after a 3-day return home for a commitment, we made our second departure from Shennecossett to head out again and meet up with Magnolia at Block Island. We only spent one night at Block before heading eastward, … Continued