Hola everyone, March 2008
My new 60 lb CQR from Seattle ,WA . is a welcome addition to my anchoring aresenal. My 45 lb CQR has managed very well in good holding,but tends to slip in poorer conditions. I am hoping this will allow me to sleep well in most situations.
Hauling in up to 200 feet of 3/8th G3 chain by manual windlass ,although very good exercise,is not fun !! I will be installing a Lofrans Falkon .The HWG wind generator is vibrating like a jackhammer;the pivot bearing needs to be replaced.Two Pelicans has been inwater for 18 months and needs a haulout. For these reasons I will be returning to Vero Beach in July;
A 2 week long bout of acute brochitis has kept me on board and out of trouble this month.......I can recommend the Bahamian medical services,both for efficiency and affordability!!I believe I picked this bug up at The Rake and Scrape.......at Eddie's Edgewater Bar ........my friends Klaus and now Jenny have also succumbed!!
Yesterday,March 25th, I moved from Kidd's Cove to Volley Ball Beach in anticipation of a strong Norther; sure enough,around 1900 the wind was howling at 50 knots from the NW and a few boats dragged anchor. The wind dropped to 5 knots by midnight;this morning it has backed to the NE at 35 knots and now Two Pelicans is nicely sheltered under the lee of Stocking Island.Last night there was a huge house fire in George Town. We understand there were no casualties but the Post Office Manager lost his home and all his possessions. Let's see what 250 cruisers can do for him!!
The Cathedral Bluffs Yacht Club,Scarborough,Ontario,Canada.
My home from 1979 to 2005.
Pelican 1 hauled out at Bluffers Park Marina 2003
There have been some changes since then !!
Haulout 2003
My good friend Joe.....Captain of La Reine Brenda.
Daysailing on Lake Ontario 2003
My daughter and her fiancee . The last sail in freshwater!
Two Pelicans aka Pelican 1 refitting at Beaufort NC
The new inner forestay fitting is visible below my foot
Launch Day December 8th at Bock Marine
The completely repainted and rewired rig plus new windgenerator.
In the slings at Bock Marine
Jeremy having a "moment" !
Two Pelicans
First time in saltwater....wondering if she will be on her lines after all the extra gear we added!!!
Alongside at Bock Marine Dec 2006
A little bow heavy still !!
The Skipper
On a break during refit at Bock Marine. NC
Peter (yachtmaster) from the UK.
My sole remaining intrepid crew !
My other Crew!!
Derek, who jumped ship for the lovely Karen ! Who can blame him eh?
A toast after a successful launching.
Manadatory equipment: beer,kneepads and a Piggly Wiggly sweatshirt !!
Resting at Masonboro Inlet en route to Charleston. SC
The new Lofrans windlass and bowsprit.
at anchor in Charleston.SC
Water on the lens? A very enjoyable stop.
Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands.
Landfall in The Bahamas where we cleared in with Customs. Jan 2007.
Nassau.
Labour Day Parade
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