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The trip up the rest of the ICW from North Carolina was mostly uneventful. Lots and lots of motoring and many anchorages in small backwater places. The waterway is mostly swampy, muddy water, but it was still an enjoyable experience. Once I got into the Chesapeake, the game changed. The water in the Chesapeake was

Today I am hiding from some strong wind that is coming in directly on the nose. The forecast called for 20 knot winds and it was holding up to be true. I found a secure anchorage just off the ICW on my way north through NC where I could hide out for a few hours

Before starting to sail Integrity home to RI, I wanted to take advantage of the location and make the effort to go all the way to the Dry Tortugas. It’s one of those sailing destinations that many sailors want to visit, but it’s really out of the way, so many don’t make the commitment to

I have finally made it out of Manatee pocket. If you have been following along with my Island Packet 27 you know that I have been down to the boat a few time getting it ready to start moving it further south first and then turning around and heading back to points further north. Specifically

Float Plan for 2-21-2026 to 3-1-2026 Helping a friend move his boat from West Palm Beach, Florida, to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The journey will cover approximately 1000 nautical miles, and we’ll depart from the Peanut Island area. We’ll cross the Bahamas without stopping and arrive in St. Thomas, where we’ll check in with

If you have spent any time on the water at all, you have probably had an encounter or two with an unruly outboard motor. I have had way more than my share. Someone else take some of this burden! It’s not like Ive even had them for a long time and neglected the maintaining. I