January 19 Coconut Grove to Pumpkin Key 24 8 Miles

kalman   windows   07.19

We had first feline drama last night: It was dark. I opened the cafe doors of the companionway to let the cats in but Alfie didnt come. So f... Read More

October 25 Portsmouth VA to Elizabeth City NC 43 8 Nautical Miles

kalman   xp   06.05

Today we traversed the Great Dismal Swamp, one of three inland routes between Norfolk and North Carolina. This is the westernmost route and ... Read More

We Are OFF! NY to Annapolis October 8 10 268 Miles

kalman   windows   01.05

Our first problem was discovered when we had to use the dinghy to go to dinner on City Island because the Clubs launch service ends at 6 pm ... Read More

November 8 Swansboro to Wrightsville Beach 49 miles

kalman   wrightsville   04.39

Yes, a long day -- underway at 6:15 and put anchor down at 3:45 -- 9.5 hours of motoring in the ICW. Today and yesterday we traveled on sect... Read More

Header Photo Sabre Dinghy and the Return of the Retro Singlehanders

kalman   xpx86   01.42

The previous header photo is of Aussie Matt Kiely sailing the Australian singlehander Sabre class dinghy. The photo was lifted from the Sou... Read More

February 8 10 Last Three Lay Days in Key West Zero Miles

kalman   zero   01.17

We ended up with eleven days in Key West or west of here and found we liked a lot in this town. Ilene was here in the late 70s and fondly re... Read More