We’ve been at anchor for two weeks. There’s a method in our madness, kindly supported by our friends Mark and Tammy. They’ve been taking in our mail, receiving packages, and letting us borrow their car. During that time, we’ve been …
Position: 30°24’05.9″N 81°25’51.5″W We pulled out of Fernandina and headed south, ever southwards, towards Jacksonville and the St. Johns Inlet. There’s nothing particularly remarkable about this short section of the Florida coast, so let’s skip it. We arrived sharply into …
Here are the few images that capture the heart of Brunswick. These photos were taken in the center of the old part of the city, the bit that clings on to the peninsula. Carol and I covered a full six …
Position: 32°47’08.0″N 79°54’23.9″W For the past month and a bit we’ve been battling delays with repairs and refitting. Then there’s the weather, dealing with tides and ICW planning. But the one thing we were confident about was getting to South …
Position: 32°47’08.0″N 79°54’23.9″W In this short video from Charleston, SC, I describe in a little more detail what life on board is like in an ice storm. Given the relatively benign passage from the Chesapeake, we weren’t prepared for this …
Fernandina Beach – a tourist trap bookended by two giant papermills. It’s really someone’s idea of hell on earth or a poorly executed site gag. Hurricane Irma had raged through here at the end of 2017 and caused a good …
Sailing in fog is at times an enlivening experience. While all your senses are muted and you can be disoriented to the point of panic, if you can disconnect your rational brain from your body, there’s a good chance you …
Position: Aleta The Valiant is a wonderful boat with a storied history. It was designed by Bob Perry back in the 1970s with the help of some friends. In many ways the original Valiant 40 was probably one of his …
North Myrtle Beach lies just over the state line at approximately mile 340 of the ICW. We are at least 17 days behind schedule. The timeline is mostly in my mind because one of our first rules for this adventure …
