https://sailingjourney.net/2017/05/20/update-2017/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_7891.jpgIMG_7891https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_7765.jpgIMG_7765https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_7020.jpgIMG_7020https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_7018.jpgIMG_7018https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_7025.jpgIMG_7025https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_7022.pngIMG_7022https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_7007.jpgIMG_7007https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_6959.jpgIMG_6959https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_6884.jpgIMG_6884https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_6885.jpgIMG_68852017-05-25T03:06:19+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2015/01/25/sewing-101-breaking-in-the-sailrite/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0207.jpgknots!A label for my new machine :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0108-e1422143990574.jpgeasy mathTotally love easy math!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0106.jpgpocketSketch up of the pocket.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0205.jpgbias tapeCan you see the difference in size? It's very minimal, but makes a HUGE difference!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0105.jpgsketchin'Here's my sketch up of the chair pocket, side view.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_0169.jpgDoneFinished and in use.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_0174.jpgPrototypeMy prototype was made out of some old curtain material I had saved.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4012.jpgIMG_4012Ironed, hemmed, and ready for bias tape.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4055.jpgIMG_4055A set done! And this guy again!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4044.jpgIMG_4044Something is wrong here!2015-01-26T18:44:08+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2015/01/17/travel-bolivia/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_4919.jpgIMG_4919https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_4912.jpgIMG_4912https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_4897.jpgLucianoThe newest addition to our familia, Luciano <3 and me, holding a baby... That's kinda' a big deal :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_4921.jpgthe cupAt another mirador with my cousin Alejandro (Luciano's Papa) and JR.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_4860.jpgsunsetThis sailor girl appreciates a good sunset no matter where we are!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_4859.jpgNew YearsNew Years goes on ALL NIGHT and all day the next day. This is me and my cousin, Sylvia at party #2. Wild.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_4854.jpgMicroTarija has fantastic public transportation called "the micro." Cheap and it takes ya anywhere.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/pc310122.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dsc_0925.jpgCoimataDaddy and Nancy in Coimata, Bolivia (a little town not too far away from Tarija).https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_4847.jpgPizzaPizza making at my cousin, Roxanna's house!2015-02-20T22:35:41+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/about/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/meandthemanatee.jpgmeandthemanateeMe and a manatee. Cocoa Beach, FL. Dec. 2013https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/line-drawing-no-scoop.jpgline drawing-no scoop2017-05-21T19:52:04+00:00weekly0.6https://sailingjourney.net/2014/11/15/sewing-101-fender-covers/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_37991.jpgIMG_3799Me, kinda' excited about my new toy :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3969.jpgIMG_3969This is how big the fender covers were. That's me, inside the fender cover!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3799-e1416089966235.jpgIMG_3799Me, kinda' excited about my new toy :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3797.jpgIMG_3797https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3984.jpgIMG_3984https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3982.jpgIMG_3982https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3980.jpgIMG_3980https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3977.jpgIMG_3977https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3976.jpgIMG_3976https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_1428.jpgIMG_14282014-11-25T00:59:38+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/10/02/floating-again-west-river-galesville-md/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3699.jpgIMG_3699One of the things I miss the most...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3681.jpgIMG_3681Leo on table...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3781.jpgIMG_3781https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3768.jpgIMG_3768Thomas Point Light.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3766.jpgIMG_3766A souvenir from our trip to Galesville :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3762.jpgIMG_3762Sails up and heading home. This was about 20 minutes before we snagged the crab pot.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3751.jpgIMG_3751Not the first time.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3749.jpgIMG_3749The Nutty Buddies are imported from Kent Island, MD.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3739.jpgIMG_3739Boo Kitty helping with my school work :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3736.jpgIMG_3736Tying up to a dock allows lots of guests aboard!2014-10-03T12:18:38+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/09/07/the-dreaded-land-life-update/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10463052_10152357655804342_2316314568018633587_n.jpg10463052_10152357655804342_2316314568018633587_nOne of the resasons we sped on back home. Bruno Mars with some beautiful ladies!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_0836.jpgDSC_0836We also made it in time to attend my beautiful cousin's wedding... The groom is the fella in the purple. The yella fella is also my cousin. You know the beautiful boy in blue <3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10492468_10203629727558159_2510859191086325_n.jpg10492468_10203629727558159_2510859191086325_nPhoto booth props are always a good time at a wedding :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3428.jpgIMG_3428Boo Kitty chillin' on our new Ikea couch.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3364.jpgIMG_3364Land life is fun. Truck broke down after a 2 and a half mile drive. https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10557689_10204567433285703_6903059030683181127_o.jpg10557689_10204567433285703_6903059030683181127_oHappy birthday to me. Recognize that cute, little cake holder?https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3375.jpgIMG_3375The food we missed the most? Texas nachos from Hard Times Cafe.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3423.jpgIMG_3423Cruisin' the Bay with no particular place to go...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3487.jpgIMG_3487Met up with these fine folks in Annapolis. Sea Major is on the market, as Natalie has a little sailor-bun in the oven!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3412.jpgIMG_3412Jake with tools in a house. One of the many places he belongs <32014-09-19T00:55:32+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/07/27/heading-north-hurricane-arthur-to-home/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3212.jpgIMG_3212Sails up!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3250.jpgIMG_3250The welcoming committee.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3232.jpgIMG_3232Flags up!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3226.jpgIMG_3226This view, I will miss <3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3254.jpgIMG_3254In her Sunday best :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image.jpgImageJourney heading home...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3302.jpgIMG_3302Baby sailors, gettin' their practice on!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3313.jpgIMG_3313Dock lines tied, y'all.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3328.jpgIMG_3328Leo enjoying some night-time outside time. Yup, that's a leash!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3191.jpgIMG_3191You know you're getting close when you see this guy. Can you name it!?2014-09-05T18:52:13+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/07/18/being-girly-on-a-boat/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2682.jpgIMG_2682Hair does this all the time! Ocracoke, NC ~ June 2014https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1266.jpgIMG_1266Look at us fancy cruisin' ladies! Cute dresses, not a shiny forehead in sight, and our boys ain't too shabby either ;) Georgetown, Bahamas ~ April 2014https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0940.jpgIMG_0940OPI was by far the best… This was after 2 days. Somewhere in the Bahamas… Oh that water :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9549.jpgIMG_9549Rockin' the S&D hoops and a colorful scarf in South Beach ~ January 2014.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1205.jpgIMG_1205Big braid and sushi :) Cocoa, FL ~ December 2013 (Photo by Anthony!)2014-09-22T15:20:35+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/07/15/reflection-a-quantitative-summary/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1792.jpgIMG_1792Leo, nice and comfortable on our overnight to Fernandina Beach, Florida, June 2014.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9787.jpgIMG_9787Leo enjoying his dock time in Bimini, Bahamas, January, 2014.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0013.jpgDSC_0013Journey at The Provision Company free dock, Southport, North Carolina, November 2013.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_3134.jpgIMG_3134Journey underway to Conception Island, Bahamas.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/screen-shot-2014-07-12-at-1-34-50-pm.pngMapThe starting and turnaround point of the trip2014-07-16T18:30:45+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/07/10/picture-post-our-one-particular-harbor-ocracoke-island-nc/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2528.jpgIMG_2528https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2519.jpgIMG_2519Another beautiful beach day!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2597.jpgIMG_2597Driving and ice creaming!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2649.jpgIMG_2649Captain Rob takin' out Windfall II. Can you spot Emmit?https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0676.jpgDSC_0676The Back Porch.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0699.jpgDSC_0699Playing with my fisheye...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0683.jpgDSC_0683https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0690.jpgDSC_0690https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2928.jpgIMG_2928Begging for fish.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2916.jpgIMG_29162014-07-10T13:53:58+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/07/08/showers-not-the-rain-kind/2014-07-08T18:54:08+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/07/04/hurricane-arthur/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/track.jpgtrackJR tracked the actual path of Arthur here as the dotty blue line. The 4 anchors represent where we stopped since Monday. A little too close for comfort!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/radar.jpgradarThe radar at 4:51 am. We are the little blue dot.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/planning.jpgplanningPlanning our route home… Lots of revisions!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/damage.jpgdamageDebris :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/canal-2.jpgcanal 2Also around 6 am.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/the-worst.jpgthe worstThis was about 6 am during the worst of the storm as we saw it. Not too bad.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sunset-alligator-river.jpgsunset alligator riverSunset at the Little Alligator River. We watched the sunset from the bow, trying to pick up a cell signal to check the weather!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cat-on-a-rope.jpgcat on a ropeLeo got some outside time. He wasn't happy about the leash.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/all-tied-up.jpgall tied upSee how low we are sitting? Great protection. She's all tied up!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/canal.jpgcanalThe canal with the clouds rolling in. You can see Journey far down on the right.2014-07-06T02:06:50+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/07/03/how-to-survive-the-alligator-river-pungo-river-canal-in-july/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/meandalligator.jpgmeandalligator2014-07-04T00:07:36+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/06/26/heading-north-honorable-mentions-from-ft-lauderdale-to-ocracoke/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/us-and-marc.jpgus and marcOur friend, Marc. We met him in Staniel Cay and tracked him down again in Ft. Lauderdale. Good story, ask us about it ;)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/us-at-salty-dawg.jpgus at salty dawgUs at The Salty Dawg in Lighthouse Point, FL.2014-06-27T13:03:25+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/06/19/picture-post-mini-something-about-southport/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2169.jpgPorchOne of the many lovely front porches...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2173.jpgMenuThe menu at the very yummy ice cream shop, whose name I have forgotten!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2172.jpghttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2184.jpgCaptainJake on Journey.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2179.jpgIMG_2179https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2177.jpgIce CreamJake's "after ice cream" face :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2211.jpgFull-ish moon over Southport, NC.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2198.jpgHigh TideCan you tell it was a full moon, high tide? They were ready for it!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2195.jpgFishy FishyA sign at Fishy Fishy. You know you're in a beach town when you see a sign like this. Makes me miss George Town <3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2188.jpgFree DockSouthport's free dock. Can you spot Journey?2014-06-19T20:11:33+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/06/18/heading-north-keeping-cool/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sarongsunset.jpgsarongsunsetA sarong to block the sun. I stole this trick from Kimmy! Butler Island, SC - June 2014https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hatch-cover.jpghatch coverOversized hatch cover.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2115.jpgIMG_2115Here's his special tile! Shhhhh, don't tell him!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2113.jpgIMG_2113Cool, sleeping kitty...2014-06-21T21:35:49+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/06/17/heading-north-calabash-eats/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/calabash-better.jpgcalabash betterCalabash Creek Anchoragehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2135.jpgLarry squaredLawrence the Shrimp and Lawrence the Captain!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2134.jpgIMG_2134https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2130.jpgIMG_2130https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2138.jpgIMG_2138https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2137.jpgIMG_2137https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2152.jpgIMG_2152https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2151.jpgWe ate here!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2150.jpgIMG_2150https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2149.jpgIMG_21492014-06-18T15:46:09+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/06/15/getting-technical-anchor-rope-to-chain-splice/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_1983.jpgTuckingFour tucks in!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0347.jpgCuttingCutting off the old splice.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0333.jpgDamageThis is the damaged we noticed. What do you think> Windlass?https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2001.jpgFinishedAll finished. Nine tucks.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_1964.jpgResourcesUsing my resources!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0356.jpgBurningBurning the ends with a creme brûlée torch. Great tool to have on a boat!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_1993.jpgGood DaddyThis is how happy I am when Leo pays me a visit while chain splicing :)2014-06-16T18:16:00+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/06/12/picture-post-cumberland-island-georgia/2014-06-19T16:37:38+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/06/09/the-dark-side-cruising-fatigue-aka-the-cruisin-crummies/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/take-a-break-captain.jpgtake a break captainLeo says, "Take a break, Dad!"2014-06-13T22:23:05+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/05/01/safety-step-marking-our-anchor-rode/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/anchor-chain.jpganchor chainAnchor chain, after 1 year of use, at the 60 ft mark.2014-06-05T02:44:30+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/06/04/reflection-boat-choice/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/feb-normans.jpgfeb normanshttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/feb-normans-dink.jpgfeb normans dinkOur cute, little, hard bottom dink and 6 hp motor. Playing in Norman's Cay - February 2014https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/outdoor-table.jpgoutdoor tableLeo loves both the indoor and outdoor table. Spoiled, spoiled cat.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/inverter-normans-pond-cay-april.jpginverter normans pond cay aprilMaking use of our awesome inverter. We have a slight iProblem, we know :) Norman's Pond Cay - April 2014https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/vero-jan.jpgvero janLeo likes the connector, but we are thankful for the dodger and bimni too! Vero Beach, Florida - January 2014https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wires.jpgwiresNotice how nicely those wires at the top are labeled. From one thorough boat guy to another...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/berries-feb.jpgberries febUtilizing our fantastic electronics.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/berries-feb-auto.jpgberries feb autoJR making good use of that auto-pilot. The Berry Islands - Frbeuary 20142014-06-05T04:51:18+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/05/25/road-trip-magic-kingdom-disney-world/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/chipotle.jpgchipotlehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/fireworks2.jpgfireworks2And more...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/fireworks1.jpgfireworks1More fireworks...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dwarf-ride.jpgdwarf rideThe newest ride, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (It was great!)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/3-dwarfs.jpg3 dwarfshttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/inside-castle.jpginside castleThe inside of Cinderella's Castlehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/castle.jpgcastlehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/spacemountainaction.jpgspacemountainactionUs on Space Mountain!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/space-mountain.jpgspace mountainUs in front of Space Mountain.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/donald.jpgdonaldSelfie with Donald <32014-05-30T13:25:59+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/05/29/heading-north-great-bahama-bank-and-gulf-stream-crossing/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/captain-blue.jpgcaptain blueLast few hours with this water is our background.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/delirious-captain.jpgdelirious captainMe being excited because we made it to the inlet. I didn't sleep much so I was a little delirious.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/boatsonboats.jpgboatsonboatshttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/oil-rig.jpgoil rigOil rig being towed by a tug.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sleepy-captain.jpgsleepy captainhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lastblue.jpglastblueOur last view of the clear turquoise water of the Bahamas.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/relaxed-kitty-better.jpgrelaxed kitty betterLeo found a good spot for the rolly waves.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/relaxed-kitty.jpgrelaxed kittyhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sunsetreef.jpgsunsetreefOur reefed mainsail at sunset2014-05-30T12:28:46+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/05/18/heading-north-black-point-fraziers-cay/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10264963_1494271390788708_1915440600834219179_n.jpgUs, Kim, and Jereme at Staniel Cay Yacht Club. It was a fun and cheap night!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/thunderball7.jpgthunderball7https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/thunderball6.jpgthunderball6https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/thunderball5.jpgthunderball5https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/thunderball4.jpgthunderball4https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/thunderball3.jpgthunderball3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/thunderball2.jpgthunderball2https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/thunderball1.jpgthunderball1https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/boo-and-dolphin.jpgboo and dolphinThis is how Boo feels about dolphins :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dolphin2.jpgdolphin22014-05-18T15:45:13+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/05/14/future-plans-momma-were-comin-home/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/me-and-jake.jpgme and jakeMe and Jake at Monument Beach anchorage, March 2014.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/bahamas-flag.jpgbahamas flagJake takin' down our Bahamas flag once docked in Ft. Lauderdale.2014-05-23T16:04:33+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/05/07/buddy-boating-here-fishy-fishy-fishy/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/my-necklace.jpgmy necklaceThe beautiful necklace Kim made for me. She also made that little basket that the shell fits in perfectly. Remember that basket weaving class from George Town? Yeah, Kim paid attention :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/us-in-dink.jpgus in dinkHere's us, heading over to Anthyllide for dinner. Cheers!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/rain.jpgrainHere's the captain, still in his wetsuit, gunnin' the engine to get our anchor up!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/me-and-anchor.jpgme and anchorHere's me, pushing my button, and feelin' just a tinkle stressed :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/journey-rain.jpgjourney rainThis is how hard it was raining! Where's Journey?! Thanks, Scott, for all the pictures <3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/time-to-go.jpgtime to goThese clouds rolled in, the air turned cold, and we rushed back home!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/shower-time.jpgshower timeWhat to do with that fresh water rinse? Bathe, of course! Silly Jake!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/pleased-scott.jpgpleased scottA pleased spear-fisherman!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/nice-fish.jpgnice fishThis was Scott's biggest Lionfish catch ever. Although I recently heard that he broke this record a few days ago!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kimmys-snapper.jpgkimmys snapperA pleased fisher-lady! She's so tough!2014-05-08T03:02:47+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/05/05/regatta-time-yall/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lady-m-getting-ready.jpglady m getting readyhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/theyre-off.jpgtheyre offhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/bunch-o-boats.jpgbunch o boatshttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/rup-leg.jpgrup leghttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jake-from-mast.jpgjake from masthttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wheres-journey.jpgwhere's journeyhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_6377.jpgIMG_6377This one is SCOTT'S!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/doubletrouble.jpgDOUBLETROUBLEDon't ask, I don't know what's going on here, but notice Scott's birthday sticker! Does it look familiar!? It only took a few homemade drinks to convince him to wear it ;)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/us-in-dinghy.jpgus in dinghyHere's us in the dink, chasing the big boats around.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/me-up-the-mast.jpgme up the mastHere's me, taking pictures from Anthyllide's mast!2014-05-06T01:52:26+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/05/02/six-months-in/2014-05-05T13:22:40+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/04/27/picture-post-conception-island/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_3097.jpgThe waves were a little nutty on our way to Conception. As always, Scott got some great pics :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_3091.jpgIMG_3091https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_3085.jpgIMG_3085I swear it did not FEEL as bad as this LOOKS!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/conception.jpgconceptionThis is Conception Island. The sailboat is where we anchored, the fish show where we snorkeled, the pointer shows the itty-bitty cut we took the dink through to see the turtles, and the bullseye is where the turtles were. Turtle power!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rt-to-concept_edited-1.jpgrt to concept_edited-1Here' our route from George Town to Long Island to Conception. Notice how out of the way little Conception is!2014-04-29T18:13:50+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/04/26/buddy-boating-long-island-bahamas/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/beauty11.jpgbeauty11https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/beauty12.jpgbeauty12https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/beauty13.jpgbeauty13https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mast-wide.jpgmast widehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/anth-2-sails-gtoen.jpganth 2 sails gtoenhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kim-sails.jpgkim sailshttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/crew-wide.jpgcrew widehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/beauty9.jpgbeauty9https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/heiro.jpgheirohttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/beauty10.jpgbeauty102014-04-27T22:39:53+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/04/23/everywhere-you-go-always-take-your-neighbors-with-you/2014-04-23T16:53:51+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/04/20/george-town-a-culminating-activity/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/the-crew-on-sea-major.jpg???????????????????????????????From left to right: me, Natalie, JR, Mitchell, Scott, and Kim chilling on Sea Major for the evening! Photo courtesy of Natalie!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/skeleet.jpgskeleetThis is an old pic. Sorry, our 2nd iPhone died and I don't have access to the regatta performance. Can't decide who is yummier. Wait, yes I can <3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/anth-boat.jpganth boatOne benefit of Buddy Boating, cool pics of each others boats :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/fire-pit.jpgfire pithttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sand-trail.jpgsand trailThe ocean view from the end of one of the many trails on Stocking Island!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jake-in-tree-swing.jpgjake in tree swingA beautiful tree swing at the beach!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/chat-and-chill-sign.jpgchat and chill signYou know you're in George Town when you see this sign! At Chat 'N Chill on Stocking Island.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sunset-from-mon.jpgsunset from monhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mon-anch-pan.jpgmon anch panMonument Beach anchorage at sunset. Can you find Journey?!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/wws-sanddollar.jpgWWS sanddollarA get together of ladies from our Woman Who Sail Facebook Group (hubbies were invited too!)2015-10-05T19:45:58+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/04/06/comfortably-stalled/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/list.jpglistOur black box list. I guess I can cross off "blog."https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/me-ocean.jpgme oceanMe playin' in the ocean.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/me-noodle.jpgme noodleMe floating around Monument anchorage.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/boo-ds.jpgboo d&sBoo enjoying a Dark and Stormy ;)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ocean-sunset.jpgocean sunsetThe ocean. How freakin' beautiful...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/anch-sunset.jpganch sunsetMonument beach anchorage at sunset.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/proposed-route-home.jpgproposed route homeThe green line is the route we took to get here, the red one is the one we would like to take home. (Not exactly, I know the lines cross over land :)2014-04-17T08:13:14+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/03/28/guest-post-living-on-a-sailboat-for-a-day/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/me-driving.jpgme drivingMe drivin'!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/under-dolphin.jpgunder dolphinThe dolphin underwater!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/starfish.jpgstarfishJake playing with his starfish ;)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mom-laying.jpgmom layingMom finally laying on the raft!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/485565_10151952377951898_1170195518_n.jpg485565_10151952377951898_1170195518_nSnorks!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1620738_10151952385176898_1734204040_n.jpg1620738_10151952385176898_1734204040_nFla dancin'!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1534450_10151952389061898_130021040_n.jpg1534450_10151952389061898_130021040_nPeace and Plentyhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/10014609_10151952383866898_459057143_n.jpg10014609_10151952383866898_459057143_nBreakfast!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/10146835_10203183637890284_290742750_o.jpg10146835_10203183637890284_290742750_ohttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/10006639_10203173033505181_322939516_o.jpg10006639_10203173033505181_322939516_o2014-04-03T02:17:02+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/03/27/westerly-worries-staniel-cay-to-great-exuma-georgetown/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image-2-copy.jpgImage 2 copyOur only anchoring option in Black Point was exposed to those pesky west winds!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/staniel-westerlies.jpgstaniel westerliesOur anchorage on the left is a regular one, hidden from east wind, exposed to the west. Our anchorage on the right is protected from both east and west winds. There aren't too many spots like this around town!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/us-at-laundry.jpgus at laundryhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jake-jump.jpgjake jumphttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/me-snorkling.jpgme snorklinghttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/welcome.jpgwelcomehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/blue-store.jpgblue storehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/grocery.jpggroceryYou gotta really look to find the grocery store!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jake-swimmin.jpgjake swimminA beautiful fish, checking on our anchor.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/beach-in-staniel.jpgbeach in stanielThe dinghy beach.2014-03-28T02:28:24+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/03/26/getting-technical-the-watermaker/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/watermaker_forward.jpgWatermaker_forwardWatermaker - looking forwardhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/watermaker_aft.jpgWatermaker_aftWatermaker - Looking afthttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_80971.jpgWatermaker MountWatermaker Motor & Pump Mounthttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/watermaker_test_fit.jpgWatermaker Test FitWatermaker motor, pump, and filter test fithttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/watermakerdiagram.jpgWaterMakerDiagram2014-05-23T04:23:16+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/01/12/sewing-101-mounting-our-semi-flexible-solar-panels/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/lapels-sewed-up.jpglapels sewed upA close up of the lapels all sewed up!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/46778_964369019648_6189608_n.jpgJake and LesJR and his beautiful mom, Leslie (Solomons Island, MD, 2010)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/final1.jpgfinal1Panels all snug in their lapels on the bimini.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/final.jpgfinalA shot of all 6 of the panels! El fin!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/design1.jpgdesign1https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jake-drawing.jpgjake drawingJR outlining the panels with the lapels on. You can see in the foreground of the pic where the lines are for just the panels alone.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/about-to-sew.jpgabout to sewLapels stuck, panel off, ready to run through the machine!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/velcro.jpgvelcro1" Velcro on the bottom of the panels.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jake-solar.jpgjake solarJR Velcroing in Velcro Beach! Ha!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ironing.jpgironingMe, ironing in the lounge :)2017-05-27T05:38:53+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/03/24/treasures-from-the-states/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image.jpgImage2014-03-27T03:12:36+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/03/22/the-exumas-land-and-sea-park-hawksbill-cay-to-cambridge-cay/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/beryls-wreck.jpgberyls wreckAs sunken something at the beach near Beryl's Trail.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/beryls-trail.jpgberyls trailBeryls Trail in Warderick Wells.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sound-side.jpgsound sidehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jake-sound-side.jpgjake sound sidehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jake-cake.jpgjake cakeHappy birthday (again) to JR!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/go-pro-sea-aquarium.jpggo pro sea aquariumJR about to dive the Sea Aquarium with his GoPro!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sa1.jpgsa1https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sa2.jpgsa2https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sa3.jpgsa3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/johnnys-island1.jpgjohnnys island1Johnny's Island.2014-03-23T03:41:44+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/03/18/future-plans-the-fisherman-and-the-businessman/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/b-flag.jpgb flagPier at Black Point, Great Guana Cay, Exumas.2014-04-21T02:47:11+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/03/09/picture-post-the-northern-exumas/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/us-at-ot-cay.jpgus at ot cayUs at One Tree Cay.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ot-cay2.jpgot cay2https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ot-cay.jpgot cayOne Tree Cay <3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/plane-front.jpgplane fronthttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/plane-back.jpgplane backhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/plane-side.jpgplane sidehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mcduffs.jpgmcduffsMcDuffs. Adorablesville.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mcduffs2.jpgmcduffs2https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/normans-work.jpgnormans workWorkin' at Norman's.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/normansmap.jpgnormansmapMap of Norman's Cay. Sailboat=Anchorage and you can see the plane wreck in the middleish. Also look for One Tree Cay :)2014-03-28T19:19:08+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/03/08/leos-horrible-no-good-very-bad-day-and-it-kinda-sucked-for-us-too/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/leo-harness.jpgleo harnesshttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/leo-drink.jpgleo drinkBoo, after his swim :(2014-11-24T22:54:39+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/02/25/the-fridge-debacle/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jake-fridge.jpgjake fridgeJR holding the most expensive marine fridge in all of the land!2014-03-07T01:13:15+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/02/25/oh-nassau-sigh/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kids.jpgkidsDylan and Maura drawing and painting on Journey!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/barb.jpgbarbMe and the greatest principal on earth :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/shark-tank.jpgshark tankFloating through the shark tank.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/staddle.jpgstaddleUs being lazy on the lazy river.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/rays.jpgraysRays swimming under the bridge.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jake-tank.jpgjake tankJake and the fishes.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/atlantis.jpgatlantisView of Atlantis from the "cheap" dock. $4/ft per night! Yikes!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/atlantis-palms.jpgatlantis palmsBeautiful palms at the water park.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/eels.jpgeelsVery cool eel tank at the hotel.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/us-at-tank.jpgus at tankJR, Jay, Dylan, Maura, and Chrissy goofin' around in front of the tanks.2014-03-04T17:05:44+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/02/14/picture-post-the-berry-islands/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cut.jpgcutThe cut heading into Great Harbor Cay Marina.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sunset-alders.jpgsunset aldersSunset during our short visit to Alders Cay.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud.jpgcloudLeaving Alders Cay. Do you notice anything about the bottom of these clouds!? https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jake-snorkle-better.jpgjake snorkle betterJake snorling in White Cay (looking for the sea turtle.)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/leo-view.jpgleo viewLeo enjoying his view.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/shangrela1.jpgshangrelaOur new Austrian friends on Shangrila. We had a nice camp fire and chatted with them one night over on the sandy beaches of White Cay.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sea-turtle1.jpgsea turtleOur second sea turtle sighting. JR jumped in after him, but he quickly disappeared!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/journey-bh.jpgjourney bhWritten in the sand :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bh.jpgbhAnother shot of the blue holehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/us-hoff.jpgus hoffUs at the beach on Hoffman Cay.2014-02-25T00:26:02+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/02/12/night-sailin-across-the-bank/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/overnight-map.jpgovernight mapMap of Bimini to Great Harbor Cay in The Berry Islands. https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dinner.jpgdinnerCooking dinner with our red lights on. Thanks Peg and David, we love our red lights :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/tilty.jpgtiltyGettin' a little tilty with those sails up. The ICW makes you forget what heeling is like!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sunset-overnight.jpgsunset overnightThe sun was setting, but we were just beginning!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jake-overnight.jpgjake overnightJR, well rested and ready for an overnight adventure!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sails-up.jpgsails upSails up, y'all! This sure beats motoring into the wind!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/venus.jpgvenusThis was the sunrise that welcomed us to Great Harbor Cay. The little light in the sky is Venus <3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/mast-halo.jpgmast haloHere is a night shot of our mast. You can see our halo on top, our radar reflector to port, and our Bahamian courtesy flag to starboard.2014-02-13T20:00:16+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/02/11/picture-post-bimini-bahamas/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/fl-to-bim-map.jpgfl to bim mapThis is Bimini with respect to Florida.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bim-map.jpgbim mapThese are Bimini Islands. We were tied up in North Bimini, about where the "F Red" star is on the chart.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00583.jpgPicnic TableBahamas pride in the form of a picnic table ☺ https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/conch-shells.jpgCOnch ShellsAnd here’s me, clearly impressed with the giant pile of conch shells.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/conch-salad.jpgConch SaladWe ordered conch salad from Stuart’s. Although it looks super tasty, and the tomato, onion, lime mixture was, the conch was not for us. It was kinda’ chewy and crunchy, and icky. We did get conch fritters a few days later and those were yummy.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/big-johns.jpgBig JohnsBig Johns. Yummy food and home of the Friday night dance party. Wade, Theresa, JR, and I hit up the club on Friday night and danced till the wee hours of the morning. Good times.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/infinity-pool.jpgInfinity PoolWe visited some friends who moved their boat to the schmancy South Bimini marina. They had an infinity pool. This is a pic of the infinity pool. Can you even tell it’s a pool!?https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bimini-beach.jpgBimini BeachAnother shot of Bimini beach and it’s beautiful water. https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/conch.jpgConchIf you eat conch from one of the conch shacks, chances are there will be a big ol’ pile of conch shells near by. These were just a few in the heaping pile.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/conch-beach.jpgConch BeachConch shells are plentiful in Bimini!2025-07-23T08:45:56+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/02/02/its-not-all-sun-and-sand-dealing-with-mold/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/no-mold.jpgno moldAfter!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/mold.jpgmoldBefore...2014-02-13T01:38:47+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/01/30/settling-in-bimini-bahamas/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bimbeach2.jpgbimbeach2The beach. The only people there were us and our friends. It's incredible.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/screenshotbim.jpgscreenshotbimhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rainbim.jpgrainbimToday was rainy. This is the dock our boat is tied to. https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/usbimbeach.jpgusbimbeachUs at the beach.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mebimbeach.jpgmebimbeachJust so you know I'm not stealing pics from Corona's website, here's me in the crystal clear water.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bimbeach.jpgbimbeachThe beach. The only people there were us and our friends. It's incredible.2014-01-31T16:44:49+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/02/happy-one-month-to-us-3/2014-01-31T04:04:44+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/17/its-a-bloggy-blog-world/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ss.jpgThe Seamless Sailor!Me and Annette (and my generator cover). I kinda' stole this pic from Annette's bolt. Thanks, Annette!2014-01-31T04:03:31+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/01/28/we-in-the-bahamas-yall/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fish.jpgfishJake and his ginormous Wahoo. Once the fish was dead, I was able to photograph properly :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/water.jpgwaterJourney's bow headed toward Bimini.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nonamemap.jpgnonamemapNo Name Harbor is that little harbor right in the middle. We anchored outside and to the south of it. I promise to figure out pins and labels soon.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fampicbahamas.jpgfampicbahamasFamily pic as we raised our courtesy Bahamian flag.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/boobahamas.jpgboobahamasLeo, taking it all in. Now my fear is that he will become shark food!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/shark.jpgsharkThis guy is just cruising around under out boats at the marina.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/captainbahamas.jpgcaptainbahamasMy handsome captain heading over to customs and immigration with all our stuffs (and dollars :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/turquiose.jpgturquioseAnd just like that, the water looked like this...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/quarentine.jpgquarentineJake raising the quarantine flag!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/land-ho.jpgland hoLand Ho! South Bimini, Bahamas2014-01-31T04:54:27+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/01/26/while-were-away/2014-03-09T19:38:12+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/01/26/a-grrrrreat-idea/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140126-113846.jpg20140126-113846.jpghttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140126-113759.jpg20140126-113759.jpghttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/night5.jpgnight5South Beach at night.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/night4.jpgnight4The views we got from the dinghy ride were amazing.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/us-in-mia.jpgus in miaMe and my captain <3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/night3.jpgnight3More lights :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/night2.jpgnight2Lights!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/night1.jpgnight1Lights!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mangos.jpgmangosWe stopped at Mango's for some Mojitos and Ceviche. The music was so good and I super missed my BFF <3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/starbucks.jpgstarbucksIt was a lovely day!2014-03-27T14:23:53+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/01/24/picture-post-south-beach/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/miabeach.jpgmiabeachThe beach <3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/govt-cut.jpggov't cutYou can see the inlet from the beach.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jake-wide1.jpgjake widehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/skyline-dink1.jpgskyline dinkLeaving South Beach, headed for Dinner Key. Playing with the fisheye again.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/flavia1.jpgflaviaThe most beautiful boat name I've seen thus far <3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/skylineback1.jpgskylinebackThis was the view from our "back porch."https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/skylinefront1.jpgskylinefrontThis was the view from our "front porch."https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/screen-shot-2014-01-24-at-6-58-33-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2014-01-24 at 6.58.33 PMMap of where we were anchored… If only I could figure out how to drop pins and such :)2014-01-26T02:09:27+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/01/21/picture-post-our-first-ocean-jaunt/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/screen-shot.jpgscreen shotHere is a screen shot of Lake Sylvia. Um, scary but doable!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/lake-sylvia.jpglake sylviaThis is Lake Sylvia this morning. It's beautiful.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dang.jpgdang1% lives here.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/58-feet.jpg58 feetYes! We <3 Journey.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_0200.jpg17th Street BridgeThe bridge we had just missed! Or so we thought...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/done.jpgdoneEntering Ft. Lauderdale, FL.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/power.jpgpowerLots of these guys. We're not in Annapolis anymore!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/anchored.jpganchoredThis dude was anchored out! Dang.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/winch.jpgwinchMovin' right along.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/skyline.jpgskylineSkyline of Pampano Beach, FL, I think.2014-02-05T02:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/01/17/member-that-time-we-lived-in-florida-for-a-month/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dinner-with-m-and-e.jpgdinner with m and eDinner with 2 sets of crew who are already in the Bahamas! (Photo straight up stolen from Eleanor Q's blog :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/singani.jpgsinganiRead the label, darling!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wet-suit.jpgwet suitOur $2.99 score.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/boat-sew.jpgboat sewParts to the anchor riding sail I sewed (or assembled) in Vero Beach.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/haircut.jpghaircutJake's lovely locks...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/watermaker.jpgwatermakerJR making water for the first time!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/flea-mkt.jpgflea mktUs at the Nautical Flea Market.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/md-chicken.jpgmd chickenWho knew there was a place called Maryland Fried Chicken?https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nat-paddle.jpgnat paddleGuest paddler, Natalie.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pizza.jpgpizzaOur CFFs <32014-01-19T00:28:29+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/01/10/provisioning-for-dummies/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/leo-food.jpgleo foodLeo wasn't too keen on the idea of storing his food away for later. He binged for a bit :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/list.jpglistOne of about 10 pages of our list!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jake-and-goodies.jpgjake and goodiesAnd don't forget, we have to put all of our provisions in the dink and ride it on over to our big boat! Whew!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/food.jpgfoodHere's our booty. See Leo's litter stacked and portioned? Now, where to put it all!?https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/car.jpgcarOur little car (for the weekend).https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bus-stop.jpgbus stopMe, provisioning for Leo and waiting for the bus. Not fun!2014-01-18T23:48:55+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/01/05/just-order-some-solar-panels-already/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-1.jpgLet it Shine!Let it Shine!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image1.jpgNew Solar PanelNew Semi-Flexible Solar Panels!2014-01-07T22:56:31+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2014/01/04/a-visit-from-home/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image.jpgEd and ChristineThe crews of Scoundrel and Journey, reunited :)2014-01-04T21:24:18+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/31/a-thought-for-the-new-year/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131231-103515.jpgrelax2013-12-31T23:21:33+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/28/picture-post-youre-still-in-vero/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/south-mooring-feild.jpgsouth mooring feildThe south mooring field. Can you spot Journey?https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/women-who-sail.jpgwomen who sailA group of us who belong to the Women Who Sail Facebook group.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/crowded-dinghy-dock.jpgcrowded dinghy dockThe dinghy dock at happy hour.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/journey-at-mooring.jpgjourney at mooringJourney, sitting pretty on her mooring.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jake-and-turtle.jpgjake and turtleJR and a turtle.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beach.jpgbeachVero Beach.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/me-and-jake-at-beach.jpgme and jake at beachMe and Jake at the beach.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sunset-bridge.jpgsunset bridgeSunset behind the Merril P. Barber Bridge.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/leo-catgrass.jpgleo catgrassLeo eating his growing cat grass. A face only a mother could love!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/hibiscus.jpghibiscusHibiscus are everywhere! Scott would love it, and so would JR's grand-ma, Nini.2013-12-31T03:55:57+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/27/cruisin-at-christmas/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/crew.jpgcrewhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/fishing.jpgfishinghttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/snowman.jpgsnowmanSea Major sacrificed a few amp hours for this little Christmas display!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/us.jpgFamily PicFamily Pic 2013https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/adamant.jpgAdamant ElvesWade and Teresa delivering breakfast!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mass.jpgChurchHoly Cross Catholic Church2013-12-27T14:35:54+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/24/my-husband-is-a-fisherman/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jake-fish.jpgjake fishJake and his first fish.2013-12-26T02:05:21+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/22/boating-and-the-4th-amendment/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jacksonville-police.jpgJacksonville police2014-07-17T21:13:20+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/20/the-fb-status-update-that-almost-ruined-my-day/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image.jpgImage2013-12-31T18:56:20+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/11/19/dolphins/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0018.jpgDolphinsDolphin watching!2013-12-14T02:11:20+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/11/picture-post-st-augustine-florida/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sunrise-st-aug.jpgsunrise st augSt. Augustine Municipal Marina’s mooring field gave us a beautiful farewell as we left at sunrise <3https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/lights-at-night.jpglights at nightSt. Augustine was lit up so beautifully, every time you turned around, something else was sparkling!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pirates-and-tree.jpgpirates and treeOur pirate friends again, being peaceful pirates in front of the tree.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/selfie-and-tree.jpgselfie and treeAnd another!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/us-and-tree.jpgus and treeHere’s us, downtown, in front of their beautiful Christmas tree!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/lightner-museum.jpglightner museumSt. Augustine gets all dolled up for Christmas. Here is Lightner Museum lit up!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pirates-at-fort.jpgpirates at fortWe met up with our friends, Dan and Jaye, who we know from Annapolis. They gave us a tour of the town in their pirate attire! How many of you can say you had a pleasurable and personal pirate tour of St. Augustine!?https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/journey-in-fog.jpgjourney in fogThe next day was foooooooogy! Here’s Journey on her mooring as we went to town to meet some friends!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jake-in-dink.jpgjake in dink…and rode home… I think, I can’t really remember!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bastard.jpgbastardThen we hit up JP Henleys bar and they had one of JR’s favorite beers on tap, Arragant Bastard, so we got all sauced up :)2013-12-24T21:45:12+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/13/the-adventures-of-leo-our-little-boo-couldnt-poo/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_8401.jpgLeo LitterLeo, looking at his litter box :(2014-01-01T12:22:48+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/10/our-anchor-decision/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_8469.jpgOur anchor on bow rollerOur anchor on bow rollerhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_7231.jpgMounting our anchorMounting our anchorhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/various-anchors.jpgTypes of AnchorsTypes of Anchors - found here: http://www.anchoring.com/article_info.php?articles_id=42013-12-11T21:39:36+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/07/georgia-oh-georgia/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/popeye.jpgpopeyeMy very own Popeye, practicing with those crazy Georgia tides!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/night-shot.jpgnight shotA nice anchorage after the set set. St. Simon's Island, Georgia.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sunrise-me.jpgsunrise meMe at sunrise. Pulling up anchor at Wahoo River, Georgia.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/tide-high.jpgtide highSame Georgia shore at high tide. See a difference?2016-05-20T19:00:03+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/12/08/a-dang-near-perfect-day/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/surf-signs.jpgsurf signshttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beautful-st-aug.jpgBeautful St. AugThe Municipal Marina in St. Augustine has a ton of mooring buoys. It is a busy place!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jake-in-st-auggie.jpgJake in St AugustineFinally, soaking up the 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us.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_6453.jpgmeme on a bikehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_6448.jpgcrabhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0378.jpgmy lovehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0355.jpgflojosbest name for flip-flops ever.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_6424.jpgwinewine tasting at zillie'shttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_6415.jpgzillie'shttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_6413.jpgzillie's@ zillie'shttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_6401.jpgbeachus at the beach.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_6375.jpgcap'n robcaptain rob drivin' the boat.2013-08-26T13:36:47+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/08/12/prep-wi-fi-booster/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo.jpgWi-Fi boosterWi-Fi booster2013-09-25T23:07:29+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/08/09/the-icw/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/general.jpggeneralhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/icw.jpgICW Mapthis is the ICW. notice that the route is inland, not in the ocean!2013-09-10T21:02:28+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/05/29/the-adventures-of-leo-leos-first-sail/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fcb69-monkeyfist_badge_art.jpgfcb69-monkeyfist_badge_arthttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-133.jpgjake and leojake and leo having a nice time together.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-123.jpgleo motorleo helping jr run some electric!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-111.jpgresting in bedleo thinking about that forward hatch.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-101.jpgleo cockpitleo making sure jr is doing it right ;)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-91.jpgsleepy leomore sleeping...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-81.jpgleo, rubbing his facethere was lots of this! face rubbing is a good thing, right?https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-71.jpgleo restingleo in one of his favorite spots...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-61.jpgcurious catleo checking things out under sail.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-51.jpgleo at sealeo, chillin', under sail!2013-08-03T00:39:52+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/07/24/we-shall-see-tv-or-no-tv/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/watch-live-tv-online.pngtv2014-03-22T23:20:44+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/07/20/sailing-wednesday-night-races/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_0252en.jpgTHALASSAUpwind leg to the finish2013-07-22T01:44:47+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/07/16/health-insurance-less-in-t-minus-76-days/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130715-185452.jpgpurse full of medsmy purse after doc mc hottie hooked me up!2013-07-22T01:40:53+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/07/14/boat-maintenance-bottom-cleaning/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130714-171554.jpgJR ready to scrape barnaclesJR ready to scrape barnacleshttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130714-170658.jpgBarnaclesCarpet-like layer of barnacles from the bottom of the boat!2013-07-16T23:57:51+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/06/30/last-day-of-school/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-45.jpgme @ hollywoodme, on the last day of school <3 photo cred: quepita2013-08-02T21:07:29+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/07/08/we-shall-see-nail-polish/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2012-07-13_1342219733.jpgblue toesblue toes and a cute boy :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/p9300409.jpgblue toesblue toes dinghy-ing over to eastport, mdhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/photo-47.jpgcoral toescoral toes and a cute boy :)2013-07-10T14:14:51+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/06/13/adventures-of-leo-uh-oh/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-26.jpgleo on the fridgemy poor baboo, too hot to socialize.2013-07-01T17:31:05+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/05/16/the-adventures-of-leo/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-163.jpgleo in the galleybad leo!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-131.jpgleo in the headleo in the headhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-121.jpgleo at the nav stationnavigating...https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-15.jpgleo in the cockpitfinally made it out to the cock pit!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-14.jpgleo at restgetting used to boat life!2013-07-01T16:16:38+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/06/27/weekend-adventure-rock-hall-maryland/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-44.jpgjr and the dink!leaving harbor haven marinas dinghy dock.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-43.jpgwatermansour view during dinner.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-42.jpgrock hall harborthe harbor.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-41.jpgleo and the moonleo exploring the deck under the full moon.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-40.jpgcalm bayit was a beautifully calm day on the bay!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-39.jpgmotoring homenot a lick of wind on the way home!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-38.jpgmoonthe supermoon everyone was talking about!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-37.jpgtrolleyme and jr catchin' a ride on the rock hall trolley.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-36.jpgsailing emporiumthe sailing emporium was a very cat friendly place!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-35.jpgleo sunsetour little boat cat...2013-08-18T03:43:38+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/05/14/the-commissioning-continues/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-11.jpgDrena Cleaning the StainlessDrena Cleaning the Stainless2013-06-24T21:22:44+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/04/06/the-sounds-and-smells-of-spring/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_4387.jpgEngine intake holesEngine intake holes before filling and through-hull installhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_4392.jpgIMG_4392https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_4386.jpgIMG_4386journey all shined up2013-06-24T21:19:55+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/06/18/nmea-gps-dsc-oh-my/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-171.jpgCoordinatesOur VHF Radio showing our current coordinates.2013-06-25T23:17:17+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/06/24/boat-maintenance-accumulator-tank-upgrade/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_5443.jpgAccumulator tankNew accumulator tank2013-06-24T21:16:02+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/06/14/jimmy-does-it-again/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-27.jpgjake and jimmyjake grabbin' the landshark, excited for a very different reason :)https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-14.jpglandshark craftingcreating a new landshark tee for jake!2013-06-14T20:23:55+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/06/11/sewing-101-boat-curtains/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/166050_10101819101058748_84034665_n.jpgbroken and benti lost a couple needles 'cause i'm lazy and didn't want to clean the basting tape off of it!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-25.jpgoriginal window treatmentthese are the original curtains on journey. not bad, but lots of light even when pulled closed.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-24.jpgtrackthe curtain track on the top and the bottom.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-23.jpgdetails, detailsring fasteners, found in the sewing notions department, made the perfect place to hang sunshades!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-22.jpgdonethe finished product!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-21.jpgboat sewinghand sewing the rings on the panel nearest the nav table. sewing on a boat is pretty glamorous!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-20.jpgpleatsfound center, folded over, and lined up to my painter's tape.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-19.jpgme pleatingputting the pleats in was a monotonus job, don't let the smile fool ya!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-18.jpgtab tapethis is exactly where my presser foot kept getting stuck!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-17.jpgbasting tapetaped and pinned, ready for the machine!2017-02-08T17:03:05+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/05/25/homework-marine-electronics/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-164.jpgMarine Instrument WiringHmmm....2013-05-25T15:54:34+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/05/22/throwback-first-days-on-journey/2013-05-22T02:17:26+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/04/11/flashback-rock-hall-md/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/644503_10101295069866458_6203196_n.jpgsunset in rock hallhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/403277_10101295070360468_44197623_n.jpg403277_10101295070360468_44197623_nhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/248449_10101295074162848_556217518_n.jpg248449_10101295074162848_556217518_nhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/391678_10101295073803568_2065308982_n.jpgJake rowing the dinghyhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/601558_10101295074377418_193049375_n.jpgfresh, steamed crabs and free deliveryhttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/196552_10101295071637908_786487107_n.jpg196552_10101295071637908_786487107_n2013-05-22T02:09:25+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/04/15/and-shes-in/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/photo-10.jpgAfter LaunchA view from Journey after our launch.2013-05-20T17:57:06+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/05/14/delightful-details-cockpit-lights/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-10.jpgdinner by cockpit lightsour sushi dinner, lit perfectly!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-9.jpgcockpit lightsour twinkly, led cockpit lights.2013-05-15T01:52:02+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/04/02/delight-in-the-details/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image-7.jpegmelamine dinnerwareour newest little detail that'll make journey feel like homehttps://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/photo-3.jpgour new melamine dining set2013-05-01T02:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.net/2013/03/19/sewing-101-circles-are-hard/https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_3997.jpgpirate chiccute fabric i found. wish i could think of a use for it.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_4042.jpgold and newde-construction of the old life line cover and construction of the new one!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_4048.jpglife line coverme, and our new life line cover! why yes, yes i did make that scarf!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_4122.jpgfail!6. take 1 was too small!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_4081.jpgtake 13. pinned and ready to go. so i thought... at least it made for an interesting picture.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_4073-e1363727521103.jpglayout2. i love my tailor's chalk and jake's compass was uber helpful making the circle!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_4082.jpgmachine4. rumples, and pleats, and bumps, and folds. so frustrating!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_4084.jpghand sewing5. since the machine was frustrating me, i thought i would try it by hand. boo. and it looked terrible.https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_4195.jpgstaples7. staples were the key to keeping this stiff fabric from squirming!https://sailingjourney.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_4197.jpgwinch cover8. winch cover, take 2, complete. cross your fingers!2013-12-22T15:18:26+00:00monthlyhttps://sailingjourney.netdaily1.02025-07-23T08:45:56+00:00