Tag Archives: cruising to the keys

April 12, 2014 – Keys Log: Day 10 (Part Duex) – Jenn-AAAYYYY!!

Posted on May 18, 2014 by anniedike

Apparently April showers do not bring May flowers on our boat.  We had just popped back out into the Gulf out of Clearwater Pass, enjoying one of the best sails yet of our trip, when we were showered with ball … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2014 – Keys Log: Day 9 – For a Good Ride, Call Johnny N

Posted on May 11, 2014 by anniedike

I will say, it took some time for both of us to come “down” from the epic mid-sea mast climb.  That was something else.  But, aside from the busted steaming light and lost gaff, we did have one good thing … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2014 – Keys Log: Day 4 – Clean Plate Club

Posted on April 26, 2014 by anniedike

I heard a light little shuffle up on the deck, a gentle swish of a bag and then the warm scent of fresh-baked muffins filled the cabin …  Okay, they weren’t fresh-baked, they were wrapped, but the gesture felt the … Continue reading →

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April 5, 2014 – Keys Log: Day 3 – Don’t Mind the Weather

Posted on April 23, 2014 by anniedike

It’s funny how things tend to work themselves out when you’re sailing.  We had a follower tell us a while back (and rightfully so) that the most dangerous thing you can have on a boat is a schedule.  While time … Continue reading →

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April 4, 2014 – Keys Log: Day 2 – Into the Black Abyss

Posted on April 20, 2014 by anniedike

It laid limp and lifeless, strewn across the deck in a sad display of failure. Our busted lazy jack.  After inspection, we found the eyelet on the starboard spreader that the lazy jack was shackled to had detached entirely.  Never … Continue reading →

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April 3, 2014 – Keys Log Day 1: Lazy Jack Snap!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by anniedike

Clearwater by Sunday morning was going to be a two-day, three-night haul.  The longest Phillip and I had ever undertaken together, but we were excited about it.  Invigorated by the challenge and adventure of it.  But, it was early in … Continue reading →

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March 18, 2014 – Some Bitchin News!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by anniedike

It’s not a vulgar heading, I swear.  That’s the guy’s name.  Bob Bitchin. He’s the editor for one helluva sailing magazine – Cruising Outpost.  So, the “news” is, back in January, I sent a sailing story off to another well-known sailing … Continue reading →

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