The Annual Launching Routine
When March arrives, we know that boating season is only weeks away, okay, maybe months, but we hope it is only weeks. The winter is ending and “hope springs eternal” that the weather... READ MORE
How to Survive and Enjoy the Winter While Waiting for Boating Season
October, November and December are filled with anticipation and holiday events making the weeks fly by. Family and friends, festivities and food all bring joy and happiness during the season. And then comes... READ MORE
There’s No Place Like Home
There’s no place like home for the holidays. I loved our two winters in the Bahamas, make no mistake about that, but as our family grew and we have grown older (just a... READ MORE
Block and Home Again
Friday, September 9th was a long day as we both traveled from Edgartown on the Vineyard to Block Island, 57 nautical miles for 10 hours. We rafted together on a town mooring, ate... READ MORE
Edgartown & Aquinnah, While Keeping an Eye on “Lee”
It was an easy ride from Vineyard Haven to Edgartown. It doesn’t matter that we have entered Edgartown Harbor many times over many years, there is still a thrill at the familiar and... READ MORE
Labor Day Weekend in Vineyard Haven
Labor Day weekend was upon us, with crowds and boats likely to descend on Martha’s Vineyard. Find a place to be and stay there through the holiday. That was the plan, so on... READ MORE
Cuttyhunk, a Perfect First Stop
We departed from Shennecossett and headed towards Cuttyhunk at 8:00 am on Monday August 28th for a 7.5 hour, 51 mile trip on a coolish, somewhat overcast day. On this visit to Cuttyhunk,... READ MORE
Pit Stop at Shennecossett
The eastward cruise back to Shennecossett Yacht Club from Milford took an hour longer than the westward trip because the current was not as favorable. Both Limerick and Kindred Spirit traveled back to... READ MORE