Tag: Caloosahatchee River

Finally got some sail up.

Posted by – May 15, 2009

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We need to re-stow some things to handle the heel (tilt) of the boat under sail. We made quite a mess. She performed admirably though. 5 kts or so under a roughly trimmed stays’l and main only on a close reach in 10-15 kt winds.

Jen at the helm.

Posted by – May 15, 2009

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From a couple days ago.

Steven just tuned the engine and lubed the mounts. Taking a break in the captains chair.

Posted by – May 14, 2009

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Headed to Bimini Basin. 10 nautical miles south-ish of Ft. Myers Yacht Basin.

Posted by – May 14, 2009

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Coast Guard dudes were friendly and mostly concerned about our head setup. Passed!

Posted by – May 14, 2009

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Our first boarding by the US Coast Guard!

Posted by – May 14, 2009

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Caught in a squall after hours of trying to free the anchor. Tiller is broken as well :(

Posted by – May 12, 2009

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Steven is dinghying around. Checking our mooring ball attached to the anchor.

Posted by – May 12, 2009

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First night on the hook a success. Our morning view of downtown Ft. Myers, Fl.

Posted by – May 12, 2009

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Motoring/sailing up the Caloosahatchee River.

Posted by – May 11, 2009

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