There’s 12″ of new snow on the ground and forecast gusts of 45+ knots. The docks have snowdrifts and the ducks are doing a funny little dance on the ice floes floating around the marina. Outside, the marina staff are … Continue reading
I almost called this “sewing a new dodger”, but let’s be honest — the actual sewing part is maybe 10, 15% of this project? The other 85% is patterning and taping and cutting and binding and taping and stitch-ripping and … Continue reading
We left for this mini-cruise with a new (oft-requested) feature on Brio: an outboard lift! AKA: Boat jewelry 🙂 It’s funny how a week of sailing can hold so many memories, and so much more living than a week of … Continue reading
Oh sweet summer in Maine… you’re so worth it. Worth the long winters, the gorgeous falls and the crappy springs. Worth the madness that descends for 3 months while the entire state tries to jam-pack an entire year’s worth of … Continue reading
In case anyone forgot, we’ve been painting the boat… …trying to get rid of the ugly chipped topsides and rediscover our pretty little boat! And now I *finally* get to post some beloved after pictures! Despite the bugs and the … Continue reading