Earlier this evening, it dawned on me that I wasn’t wearing any socks. We entered the Gulf Stream this evening during Robert’s watch yesterday (Tuesday 18) and the water temperature went from 60 to 77 degrees in a minutes. In contrast to Monday night when the seawater temp was 48 finger freezing degrees. NICE!!! I…
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Had a couple of Pelicans hitching a ride this afternoon. This one posted up outside our starboard/aft Pilothouse window, creating an ironic juxtaposition…
With a fresh weather forecast from Chris Parker, professional Weather Router, we left the dock in Portsmouth VA at 10:45 last night and headed for the Atlantic. Chris warned us about strong winds for the next 24 hours (no shit Chris, the wind at the dock is causing a 10 degree list…). I’ve been fretting…
Step 1: move ROAM to Norfolk to stage for a likely Monday departure complete! The weather window has narrowed, but I think we can squirt out between two Atlantic storms!
Our plan is to leave Norfolk on 1/17 or 18 with a crew of 4, headed to Fajardo, PR. ROAM is ready to go and pulling at her dock lines. I’m beginning to pace. Let’s go!!!
Our plan is to leave Norfolk on 1/17 or 18 with a crew of 4, headed to Fajardo, PR. ROAM is ready to go and pulling at her dock lines. I’m beginning to pace. Let’s go!!!
Michelle has abandoned ship, flying this week to Puerto Rico to meet her sister for a little sister time. She promises to meet me when I bring ROAM to PR. As for me, I’m wrapping up a few last minute projects and prepping to leave for PR next week (Monday or Tuesday). I will have…
Fun Fact: Michelle and I lived and worked in Annapolis in the mid-80’s. We didn’t have much money in those days, but we managed to find ways to enjoy our surroundings. We hung out in a tiny basement bar called The Ram’s Head (they’ve grown!!), we rode the Metro in to DC on weekends, visited…
Maine is a wonderful place to cruise in the summer months. There are hundreds (thousands) of well protected and isolated anchorages, the wildlife is abundant, and the seaside towns are picturesque and inhabited by welcoming and interesting people. What’s not to like? Well, there are a few downsides. The lobster pots are thick and difficult…
