Sailing… Crossing the Sounds 17 Oct 201118 Feb 2013 To reach Ocracoke, NC we crossed the Albemarle Sound (big waves), Croatan Sound (calm) and Pamlico Sound (both). It took three days, and we’re happy to relax here now. We…
Preparation… Vega Modifications: An Update 12 Oct 201118 Feb 2013 In the midst of finishing projects and leaving on our trip, we didn’t find the time to write about all of our modifications. Here is a medley to update our…
Sailing… Rainy Days & the Dismal Swamp Canal 11 Oct 201111 Feb 2013 After spending the morning in Hampton, VA (free bikes to ride!) we made our way through Norfolk, past the war ships and bridges, into the Dismal Swamp. We anchored in…
Leisure… Old Point Comfort, VA 9 Oct 201111 Feb 2013 Determined to get off to an early start, we were sailing out from our anchorage by 0730. A miraculous feat I know! It was well worth it. The wind was…
Cooking… Comfort Foods 9 Oct 201111 Feb 2013 Preparing food on the boat has been fun a relaxing. We’ve adjusted our schedule to more of any early morning departure, mid-afternoon anchorage so that we have plenty of time…
Sailing… Cruising the Chesapeake 7 Oct 201111 Feb 2013 We left Monday afternoon, sailed out to Whitehall Bay (just North of Annapolis) and anchored for the night. It was calm and we finished putting everything away, continuing to find…
Velocir Celebrate! 3 Oct 201111 Feb 2013 To celebrate our first night, we toasted with some champagne from my good friend Lyndsey. Grant also shaved his beard for a fresh start on his crazy cruiser beard.
Preparation… Official Vega! 29 Sep 201111 Feb 2013 Back in early July we applied for Velocir to be an official USCG documented vessel. It may make customs easier, I don't have to pay a yearly fee to DNR,…
Preparation… Albin Vega stern push solar panel mount 21 Sep 201111 Feb 2013 We have been busy finishing the projects we really want to get done before we leave, confidently planning to depart by the end of the month. Our biggest project has…
Cooking… Food Food Food Food 4 Sep 201111 Feb 2013 Some of my recent recipes for on a boat. 1. Pasta and Veggies: Sautee fresh vegetables (carrots, peppers, squash, tomatoes, zucchini). When tender, add fresh basil and create sauce with…
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