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Dos Primos
Two cousins are taking an end-to-end trip down the IntraCoastal waterway from Sandusky, Ohio on Lake Erie to Naples Florida. The trip is expected to last from August to Decembe...
May 01, 2009: After a couple of really great sight seeing days in Yorktown, Jamestown, and Williamsburg, we set out to Norfolk and transition of the Dismal Swamp. We stayed over night at the visitor Center 28 miles into the Intra coastal Waterway beginning and then the next day we went on down to Elizabeth City. The weather was closing in on us so it was decided to ‘hole-up’ for a day... » read more
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Thousand Islands
First loooong trip on Huck Finn
August 05, 2009: Well…. All fun things must come to an end. Time to head back toToronto. Arrived in Kingston before the big blow from some powerfullthunderstorms went through. The trip back wasn’t all that easy, withwinds almost on the nose at 22knts gusting to 32knts. So there was abit of pounding into the waves.So let’s see what I need to update you all about since the last time Iposted ... » read more
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Bahamas Voyage
Toronto - Bahamas - Florida
February 01, 2010: Obviously, we have been slow to get our blog going. The weather,travel and boat fixing has kept us very busy. So here is the firstreport that covers the last two months.After two days of driving we arrived in Fernadina Beach to find theboat in excellent condition. We escaped the internal damage frommildew or critters that have affected others in previous years.After three weeks we headed south.... » read more
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Delivering 'Shoestring' to Nassau
Crossing Lake Ontario to Oswego, NY. Erie Canal to Hudson River then to New York. To Delaware Bay/Chesapeake and to Norfolk, Virginia. Then entering the ICW at Norfolk and sout...
May 01, 2009: The crew consists of the following mates:Admiral George, Capain Peter, Sous Chef ThaiLyn and crew Beth. The boat "Shoestring" is a Hughs 48 and there lots of tasks ahead to prepare her for delivery to Nassau, where her owners live. The delivery is set for May and June 2009.Right now "Shoestring" is on the hard at Port Whitby Marina in Whitby, with the snow on the ground... » read more
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Virgin Islands Vacation
Heading down May 22-30 for a 8 day charter where I will be completing the American Sailing Association Certification at levels 101, 103, and 104. Yacht is a GibSea 433, operated...
May 20, 2009: Testing location update feature on iPhone…. For Tripsailor. » read more
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