Beaufort and sail home after 3000 miles

We are now headed home to do a little work before our next trip. I understand why Moitessier abandoned the first Golden Globe race and just went on sailing. I see the story I told about the fisherman who fell overboard and was rescued three hours later is in ‘The Week’. Who got the storyContinue reading “Beaufort and sail home after 3000 miles”

Some stories and waiting for a weather window

Moorehead City to Beaufort August 6 Well, we were meant to be back by today but as the weather guru pointed out, it will be the wettest week for the east coast of the USA in a long time and there are frequent squalls. They are really hairy when you’re in the middle of themContinue reading “Some stories and waiting for a weather window”

JULY 22 St Micheal’s to Old Point Comfort.

With AC and a spiffy engine we started our return back South. 1st stop was Bay Bridge Marina where we had to have a splendid meal at Hemmingways (No I don’t think this was his regular). It is known for excellent food and wonderful sunsets. We had a close shave with a stump of aContinue reading “JULY 22 St Micheal’s to Old Point Comfort.”