One of the most important parts of docking to us, is that Spring Line. If you get caught coming in too fast, it will correct you. With the right crew or a little help from others, it will keep you from hitting your marina neighbor especially if you catch a little wind. BoatUS offers more uses for the Spring Line.
BoatUS Magazine: P [...]
Where is the family? Where is Charmblow? Tragedy or Hoax?
“Capt. Gene Maly, a 40-year veteran of sailing who runs a charter sailboat out of Monterey, it’s possible that ill-prepared sailors set out without the proper training and equipment.”
“The Coast Guard this week called off the search for a boat that may have s [...]
Barn Swallows are abundant in the Great Northern Neck of Virginia.
Birds with attitude, I took these photos several years ago. They were constantly twittering and chattering around our boat.
Of all the birds flying around, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds says they are the only swallow with a “deeply fo [...]
Father’s Day this year started out as a beautiful day. A perfect day for sailing. Cool, breezy, unpredictable winds. We decided to go to the Tides Inn for a little bit. We had worked hard to get the boat ready this season and to make her ready to sail on a moment’s notice. The most organized we have ever been with her. Feel [...]
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