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New England Cruise 2007

Trip started in Keyport NJ. We went up to Block Island and Newport and then made our way back to Liberty Marina across from NYC.

May 01, 2009: We left Branford after a great night. We sailed to Manhasset Bay, the last harbor before the east river. We pulled up to the dock at Louie’s restaurant. It was a little formal after a whole day of sailing, but we sat outside on the deck. The food was great! It was dusk when we were done, but the tide was right and I have a lot of experience on the East River, so we decided to go back... » read more

End of Season Cruise 2007

An end of the season overnight.

May 01, 2009: For an end of the season cruise, we sailed to Atlantic Highlands YC. We came into the harbor and got a great mooring (for free because of reciprocity). A lot of boats came in after us and had to take moorings far out in the harbor…we definitely got lucky! We took the dinghy in for dinner. We went to the yacht club for a couple of cocktails and then went to the harbor side grill. Afte... » read more

I Bought a Sailboat...

Let the Journey begin. I read somewhere, that a powerboat will get you to your destination, but a sailboat will get you on your journey, I like that. Well, I bought a 1969 22' ...

May 01, 2009: We get out, 88 degrees and sunny, the engine works, I get both sails open and we are moving.."Wow Daddy, those are really Dark clouds!"…my daughter said.I look up and half the sky is "black", aka The Perfect Storm. I pull all the sails in, grab the engine…IT STARTS !, off we head right back into the storm, the rain was so strong, could barely see the bow, my cont... » read more

ICW trip

As stated in our profile, we would like any advice. The plan is: start sometime late summer ,early fall from NY to Cape May, Outside to Norfolk,Va.(am worried about the hurrican...

May 01, 2009: I wish it really was Spring in NY. 29 degrees. What happened?2 weeks ago, unwrapped the boat shined it up, and now it is back to dirty  again.Getting ready to paint the bottom, I  like Micron 66. I know it is expensive, but did an excellent job last year. Trilux, with primer 1st, on the prop, also a good job last year.I wish I could get some paint on the bottom of the keel, but the bl... » read more

New York - Azores

March 28, 2011: Ziel » read more