The Bay...
Very happy to have made it sailing on the Chesapeake Bay this year. Truly a 'bucket list' item. Keeping the boat near the West River - a nice piece of the Bay indeed. Great area for gunkholing and the easy lifestyle.

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Yet another perfect boat...
And her name is?Will I ever tire of changing boats like they were old socks? I don't think so.  I recently found a very nice example of the S2 built 6.9 series boats. The pro's and con's are interesting...
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Kid stuff
Sistership Ramblings on a memorable cruise with my then 13 yr old daughter. A 25 year old story, but it makes me smile when I remember those sweet days...
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3M CEO George Buckley
My oh my, have you heard this guy yet? He threatens the President and everyone that works for him. He says of Obama: "We know what his instincts are ... he is anti business," Oh?
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What's wrong with NASCAR?
426 HemiThat's what the NASCAR folks are asking, funny isn't it. Lets take a look at what they've done so far, what it means, and to whom. We'll cover TV coverage, the COT, and some of the racing rules - to illustrate where I as a long-time fan think they've gone off the track.

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Yet another boat
At the dockThe new boat is a  Newick Tremolino. She's 23 ft  loa. A very small cuddy forward and an even smaller coffin cabin aft.
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Where does the $7.00 go?
UK Gas PricesCourage is the dearest commodity - when no one has any.  So, let's ask the question: Who gets the money when government fails to step up and do what's needed.
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Jester Challenge 2010
Zaretsly and McDougallIron men, the Jester Challenge sailors, 30' boats, no fees, no rules, just sailing across the Atlantic from Plymouth, UK to Newport, R.I. An hour and a half separated the top two finishers Zarestsky, left, Peterson 25 and McDougal, right, Wharram 21 after 33 days of racing.
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Regatta Time
Russ Brown's proa It's Abacos Regatta Time again: 1st week of July. Go to RTIA-2010 for more info. Damn it we just gotta get there one of these days.
The Bahamas
My hammockMy first dream is to have a home in Ireland - second is being able to cruise several months a year in the Bahamas.
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June 23rd
ImageIn family news, Colette Henry, Montargis, France, celebrates her birthday June 23 (b. 2001 at Brooklyn NY). She's in a film about the local canal. Brian & Fabienne are justifiably proud.
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