Category Archives: Looping

May 14, 2015 – A side trip to Jarrett Bay Boat Yard, Beaufort, NC

The title sounds worse than it is.  Well, maybe.  We have had a recent intermittent problem with the Generator.  It would run for about an hour and then shut off.  No real reason that we could determine.  We changed the … Continue reading

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May 13, 2015 – Up the road to Swansboro, NC

We threw the lines a bit late in the morning around 10am.  Another short day is planned.  38 miles which should take us 4-5 hours.  On the map below, we will be going from the area around “Top Sail” to … Continue reading

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May 12, 2015 – A short day to Hampstead, NC

We left Southport Marina at first light.  The wind was low.  The tide was going out and the water was calm.  Wayne backed us out of the slip picture perfect!  Wonderful.  One of the dockhands helped with the lines.  Easy … Continue reading

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May 11, 2015 – Southport, NC – Day 5 – Storm has come and gone!

Good morning!!  I am posting a few images of before and during our little tropical depression “Ana”.   By the way, these are supposed to be in color.  It looks like I shot these in black & white.  Fascinating times! … Continue reading

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May 8, 2015 – Southport, NC – Weather Delay – Day 2

It was a really strange day today.  It was blue skies every now and then making you believe you could throw the lines and go.  The wind would howl through the sail boat lines and remind you… not now.  There are … Continue reading

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