by Kenny, October 12, 2025 After enduring a wicked storm in the Long Reach anchorage in Burgeo, Newfoundland, we headed to Francois (locally known as Fransway). In 2009 and 2014 we happened to reach this remote outport, tucked inside what … Read More
July 21, 2025 by Amy Arriving in Newfoundland, I was dumbstruck by the immense beauty of the landscape. I’d forgotten how thoroughly enchanting this island is – like a storybook wonderland, where gnomes and magical creatures romp through moss covered … Read More
Our extended stay in Beaufort through the winter into spring gave us a new perspective on this town that we’d usually just pass through on the way to somewhere else. We very much enjoyed our mile-long walks into town, … Read More
Thich Naht Hanh, the famous Buddhist monk and author said: “Life’s greatest challenge is maintaining an open heart in the face of great injustice.” Boy was he ever right. Hope you’re doing well in these turbulent times. We are back … Read More
We sailed back to Florida from the Bahamas without incident and then zipped up the east coast sometimes puttering up the ICW and in good weather venturing into the Atlantic. Arriving in Annapolis in early June, we left Nancy J … Read More
Due to many delays in our journey south including two trips to Bradenton, FL, for doctors appointments and a trip to visit Amy’s mom in Illinois, we started to wonder if we’d ever make it to the Bahamas. We returned … Read More
We are currently visiting Amy’s mom in Illinois–a welcome respite from the cold, cold trip down the Intracoastal Waterway, commonly known as the ICW. Neither of us has ever worn so many layers of cold-weather clothing as we have the … Read More
by Kenny After what seemed an eternity in City Island, Bronx, we spent several days at our friends, Lou and Jane, in Nyack, NY in their beautiful house full of Lou’s ceramic sculptures and paintings. The home affords a … Read More
Our voyage has taken us up to Massachusetts and Maine and back down through Long Island sound to City Island, a little known part of the Bronx. There have been serene moments coasting soundlessly through calm waters, lively sailing … Read More
by Amy With Nancy J safely nestled on our friends’ mooring in Claiborne, MD, after the shakedown cruise from North Carolina, we headed down to Bradenton, FL to prepare ye olde condo for the rental market. The trip down required … Read More