Preparation… Velocir’s Haul Out Update 19 Nov 201418 Apr 2017 Long time no post. As you know, we're currently in sunny California. But, that doesn't mean Velocir is completely out of the picture. She needs some love and care back on…
Leisure… I’m On A Boat–Downsizing Your Sailboat 9 Feb 20139 Feb 2013 Before Motu Iti, Amelia’s parents had cruised and sailed two other bigger 40 foot sailboats. One cruise was to the Bahamas for a year with a young family, the others…
Leisure I’m On A Boat–Creating a Cozy Boat Home 3 Feb 20133 Feb 2013 It can take a lot of creativity and hard work to make the interior space of a boat warm and inviting. Aboard Motu Iti, Nancy shows what she did to…
Crew… Welcoming Our New “Crew” 10 Sep 20128 May 2023 Our trip last year to the Bahamas was a little underwhelming to our social life. We met some really terrific people, but learned that when surrounded by an older crowd…
Leisure… Thunderball, Pigs, Iguanas- much to do! 17 Feb 20128 May 2023 The winds at Pipe Cay subsiding, we sailed for Staniel Cay and anchored at Big Major Cay which is home to Pig Beach. “Wild” pigs actively live on the island,…
Leisure… Fort Frederica & Submarine Sighting 22 Nov 201118 Feb 2013 The past two days really made us appreciate why we are cruising. History, nature and sweeping landscapes (among other things). Day One: Long day of motoring the ICW through Georgia. …
Sailing… Georgia Offshore…then Inshore 20 Nov 201118 Feb 2013 We found a good weather window and decided to go offshore from Calibogue Sound (just north of Savannah, GA) to Brunswick, GA. They were predicting winds 10-15 kts decreasing to…
Leisure… Charleston: A Charming Old City 11 Nov 201118 Feb 2013 We had a wonderful sail to Charleston with a great breeze. Our friends, Way Happy, did the trip with us and shared a couple great shots and video of Velocir. …
Leisure… Somewhere in the Swamps of South Carolina 6 Nov 201118 Feb 2013 Barefoot Marina was a such a treat! We got showers, laundry, secure dock and most importantly a hot tub! After this last cold spell we were so thrilled to be…
Velocir Squall in Ocracoke causes dragging (not us) 19 Oct 201118 Feb 2013 Video of the big squall today. After watching them do a bad job anchoring last night, we were ready for the sailboat in front of us!
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