Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday - Third Beach
5 bells in the afternoon watch
Both the scuppers and the head have emerged intact. (Fortunately the head had been pumped before we left...)
Steve is still prone and unable to sit upright but his pulse appears to be only slightly elevated and he is responding to a sense of humor. Our onboard medical professional (retired) is rendering basic medical assistance and we have hopes of a full recovery -- though perhaps a light dinner.
Monday - Jamestown to 3rd Beach
On the way out of the mooring field, Bruce suggested that we go out around Breton Reef to 3rd beach instead of sailing up the back to the Kickamuit. Brad, looking for an opportunity to test Steve for sea sickness, agreed.
Test results positive.
Test results positive.
Sunday - Jamestown
Quite the sail to Jamestown fighting the current and a brisk southwesterly. We short-tacked down the east passage on just the staysail, main and mizzen. When Steve woke up from his nap, we let out the jib -- probably a mistake. Most famous quote from the passage...
"We're going over..." - Bruce
It's OK, Bruce, that's what the cockpit drains are for. None the less, despite four -- yes, four -- warnings from Steve about losing the ear muffs overboard, I ignored him and over they went.
We had a great meal in Jamestown at Tricia's, including the Bermuda Triangles and a trio of Huma Humas. (Brad drank the trio... there was no sharing.) We settled in for a nice, though slightly rocky, night on the mooring.
"We're going over..." - Bruce
It's OK, Bruce, that's what the cockpit drains are for. None the less, despite four -- yes, four -- warnings from Steve about losing the ear muffs overboard, I ignored him and over they went.
We had a great meal in Jamestown at Tricia's, including the Bermuda Triangles and a trio of Huma Humas. (Brad drank the trio... there was no sharing.) We settled in for a nice, though slightly rocky, night on the mooring.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Sunday - The Day After
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Official NB1RI photo
The NB1RI crew - Steve, KA1RCI (center rear), Bruce, KD1BE (right), Ernie, N1SW (left) and Brad, KA1SVW (front)
Friday, June 27, 2008
Field Day Excursion, Day 1
Provisioned on Friday morning. Filled the reefer and the wine rack, ready to set sail.Left EYC 5 bells in the afternoon watch, headed to Potter Cove. Arrived 2 bells in the first dog watch.
Spoke the Coast Guard Cutter Thunder Bay, warned them of impending colors.
Steve brandishes a steak tip.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Field Day Excursion - T-54 hrs
Bruce and I spent yesterday rebedding the port side main chain plates in hopes of sealing a leak that allows water into the boat behind the galley when we put the port rail in the water. Fortunately that doesn't happen very often, but when it does, we would like a dry boat. We had just managed to get two of the shrouds and their corresponding deck plates unstuck and exposed when a nasty squall appeared in the northwest. We hurredly recaulked the deck plates and stuck them back down before retreating to the cabin for 20 minutes. After the rain passed, we continued our work on the third chain plate.
While Bruce was replacing the last of the cotter pins, I happened to notice the old pressurized water inlet. It was originally used to feed shore water under pressure to a second set of faucets in the boat, but those have long since been removed. The inlet is essentially a deck fitting in the port side bulwark. When I removed the screws that held it on, I discovered -- much to my surprise -- a big hole where the pipe went into the deck and NO CAULK! I believe that may have been the cause of the leak. I sealed it all back up and stuck it back on tight. Time will tell.
While Bruce was replacing the last of the cotter pins, I happened to notice the old pressurized water inlet. It was originally used to feed shore water under pressure to a second set of faucets in the boat, but those have long since been removed. The inlet is essentially a deck fitting in the port side bulwark. When I removed the screws that held it on, I discovered -- much to my surprise -- a big hole where the pipe went into the deck and NO CAULK! I believe that may have been the cause of the leak. I sealed it all back up and stuck it back on tight. Time will tell.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Sunday
Left Jamestown around 1030 in a nice southerly. The southerly built through the afternoon as the skies to the west began to darken. Fortunately we have plenty of technology on board and we were able to track the progress of the storm all the way until we ran into it at Conimicut. The storm moved fairly quickly but we did have about 15 minutes of rain and high winds. For about 5 minutes visibility dropped dramatically, but it soon came back. We arrived at Edgewood under sunny skies at around 2.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Saturday - 6 bells in the afternnoon watch
What shall we do with a drunken sailor,What shall we do with a drunken sailor,
What shall we do with a drunken sailor,
Early in the morning?
Take 'er and shake 'er and try an' wake 'er,
Take 'er and shake 'er and try an' wake 'er,
Take 'er and shake 'er and try an' wake 'er,
Early in the morning!
Saturday - Jamestown Homeward Bound
Awoke to a gorgeous day with a light SW, 5kts or so. Waited until 6 bells in the forenoon watch and set sail for Conanicut. Put the rail in the water quite a few times. Scuppers awash - lost the ammo box (full, of course) over the side. Decided not to turn back for it.
Jen got some time at the helm, and then retired below.
The ammo box was lost overboard with 30 rounds in a tragic marine accident. A replacement has been procured and secured to the lifeline.
We arrived in Jamestown at 5 bells in the afternoon watch. Tom had the help for a flawless mooring pickup.
Friday, 1st dog
Left Edgewood at 6 bells in the 2nd dog for PC. Decided to try to outrun the large green blobs coming in from CT. Made it to PC by 1 bell in the first watch, escaping all the rain.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Sunday morning
We awoke at 8 bells in the morning watch to a gentle rain. A quick check of weather radar suggests that this storm may blow through in a few hours and give us a nice easy sail home, albeit in a northerly. We made coffee, set up the gennie, and are sitting still waiting for the storm to pass.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Friday - Saturday
Sailing with Phil and Carmen. Left EYC 6 bells in the afternoon watch for PC, arrived in the 2nd dog. Picked up Nick's mooring (PC40). Great steaks for dinner, over-served ourselves. Winds SW5-10.
Set sail at 6 bells in the forenoon watch for Jamestown. Arrived 2 bells in the afternoon watch. Went ashore for Bermuda Triangles and Huma-Humas. Spent the afternoon in gentle contemplation.
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Saturday - Kickamuit
We set sail from Potter at around 2 bells in the forenoon watch and arrived at the Kicky around 8 bells. We settled into a three martini lunch (or rather, a 3 martini stuffie) and secure the boat. The rest of the fleet dribbled in over the course of the afternoon, with the Commmodore arriving in his new boat at around 4 bells in the first dog. He received the customary 7-gun salute.
Above, the captain barks orders at his crew.
Right, the Commodore and Mrs Commodore betray their exhuberance, having just completed the maiden voyage of their new vessel, Macushla
Friday, June 06, 2008
Friday - under way
We set sail from Edgewood at about 6 bells in the afternoon watch under cloudy skies and SW10-15, with just jib and jigger. We quickly set both foresails but left the main down. The winds picked up a bit south of Conimicut, but it was quite manageable. We arrived at PC at around 4 bells in the first dog.
Weekend plan
Typical New England weather -- high today in the low 60s, tomorrow in the low 90s. The boat is stocked and Bruce and I are headed out shortly. Just a quick water top-off and a head pump-out and we'll set sail for the promised land -- or Prudence Isl, which ever comes first. Then it's off to the Kicky tomorrow to join the Fleet. But first a quick trip to the liquor store.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Weekend update
Dave and Janait joined us Fri evening. I crashed early after dinner
Fri, but my crew were accosted by the Darby Room gang and made to accept
many free drinks.
Fri, but my crew were accosted by the Darby Room gang and made to accept
many free drinks.
The weather forecast for Sat kept us at the dock, which in retrospect
was unfortunate because the nasty stuff missed us and we would have been
perfectly safe. It turned out to be a day of lounging on the boat with
no fixed plan. Saturday night included an impromptu cookout on the
porch and another early night with ebook in hand.
Sunday turned into a project day. I decided to tackle the alternator
adjusting arm, which needed to be lengthened to accomodate a larger
belt. The belt that was on there was under-sized and has been a problem
for a few years.
What seemed like a quick chore became a nightmare when the bolt that
held the alternator adjustment, leaving a 1/4" of bolt extruding from
the engine block. Fortunately my friend Bruce and his mini machine shop
were only a phone call away. After 2 trips to Bruce's house, one to
Rocky's and one to an auto parts store, plus 6 hours or so of labor,
Bruce managed to get the old bolt out intact and the new arm and belt
put on. Our initial testing looks very promising.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Sunday, 3 bells in the first dog
We arrived in PC at the beginning of the first dog, after a great sail up from Jamestown. Earlier this morning Carol & Jim's friends Jack and Ann joined us for breakfast.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
4 bells in the afternoon watch
Somehow between the boat and the tiki bar the sun went in, the wind kicked up, and it got quite chilly! None the less, lunch was excellent -- Tricia's Tropi-Grille did us right. We settled on the Bermuda Triangles as an appetizer -- basically nachos with cheese, salsa and banana peppers. The peppers make the snack. Jim had the Cuban sandwich, I had the Buffett Burger (as in Jimmy). I decided against anything with an umbrella and settled for iced tea.
Back onboard, winds out of the south at 10, temperature has dropped about 10 degrees. Jim is resting until the sun returns. I'm contemplating an afternoon cigar in long pants and a sweater.
Spoke to Jack and Anne Dempsey, they will be joining us afloat tomorrow morning.
Arrived Jamestown
Winds 5kts. Headed for a tiki lunch and perhaps something with an umbrella.
2 bells in the forenoon watch
Set sail for Jamestown east passage. Winds 15-20 N-NW. Brisk.
Saturday 8 bells cont
Fired the morning gun, much to the pleasure of neighbors ashore and afloat.
Saturday, 8 bells in the morning watch
Another gorgeous day on Prudence. Winds NNW 5-10. We'll be setting sail for Jamestown in a little while, as soon as the cobwebs of last evening's revelry are swept away by the caffeine coursing through my system.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Child proof caps
Apparently Bombay Saphire now comes with a child-proof cap. Vise grips were required but in the end the children prevailed.
Fri, afternoon watch, 8 bells
Arrived PC. Found Nick's mooring but it was occuppied. Found Bob's mooring... It was not! Winds N 10-15. Cove almost empty.
Friday 6 bells in the afternoon watch
Off Providence Pt, headed south, eta Potter 330. Wind NW 10-15.
Friday 2 bells in the afternoon watch
Winds NNW 10-15 kts gusting to 20 kts.
A gorgeous day
Bright and sunny, cool and dry, with a brisk westerly portents a beautiful sail. We'll be borrowing Sea Hawk's mooring if I can remember the number.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Stocked, locked and loaded
I got lucky at Haxtons and scored a case of Cakebread! Straight to the boat with that!
Jim and I did a stocking run today in preparation for this weekend's cruise. Steaks, pasta, chicken, sausage, eggs and lots of munchies. Not to mention poptarts, the modern sailor's hard tack. And do I need to mention a case of water?
Jim and I did a stocking run today in preparation for this weekend's cruise. Steaks, pasta, chicken, sausage, eggs and lots of munchies. Not to mention poptarts, the modern sailor's hard tack. And do I need to mention a case of water?
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Opening Day
Opening day started dark and stormy but the sun emerged from its grey blanket arounf 11, and by 1 the wind had settled down to 15 kts or so. The Parade of Yachts went off with usual elegance and style amidst much gunnery.
We ended the day over-serving ourselves and our companions, finally moving en masse to the irish pub in the village.
I was surprisingly vertical this morning. Gabe and I did a few chores on board and then headed home.
We ended the day over-serving ourselves and our companions, finally moving en masse to the irish pub in the village.
I was surprisingly vertical this morning. Gabe and I did a few chores on board and then headed home.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Bilge pump rebuild successful
After a couple hours work Wednesday evening, I am happy to report that the manual bilge pump is back in working order – probably for the first time since I bought the boat. Thanks to Bruce for his extensive help in the rebuild and re-installation!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Hatch Update and More
This past weekend was my 25th Moses Brown reunion. On Friday a couple of classmates and I made it down to the boat in the pouring rain to reminisce about days of yore. I'm pleased to report that the boat was bone dry, from the owner's cabin to the butterfly hatch. I suspect there may still be something funky on the starboard side behind the lockers, but everything seemed dry!
Today, after recovering from 36 hours of reunion, I made my way back down to the boat to tackle the manual bilge pump. I managed to get the coaming box out to reveal the pump behind it. (Good thing I did such a good job of sealing the coaming box when I put it in!) I managed to find an access port on the top of the pump and removed it to reveal a cracked diaphragm within. I made the fateful decision that the entire pump must come out, so I spent the next hour and a half removing hoses, bolts and asundries, and gently extracting the pump through the lazarette. Once I got it all outside I identified the model -- a Henderson Mark V. Then I realized a most peculiar thing... apparently the Henderson pumps can be joined together in pairs with a single handle. This one (or should I say this pair) has two inflows that are piped together, and the same with the outflow. My guess is that this doubles the capacity of the pump. In any case, I got the two separated and discovered that both diaphragms were torn. I found a rebuild kit on Defender and ordered two of them. With any lick they should be in Tuesday and I can reassemble the ensemble (!) Wednesday afternoon.
The outboard hose should really be replaced, but I'm afraid that's a project for someone smaller when the boat is out of the water. I think it's still usable, just worn.
In other news, I filled the fresh water tank, put the handle back on the water tank access hatch, tossed out some 4-year-old granola and took an inventory of food onboard. Looks like the poptarts survived another winter!
Today, after recovering from 36 hours of reunion, I made my way back down to the boat to tackle the manual bilge pump. I managed to get the coaming box out to reveal the pump behind it. (Good thing I did such a good job of sealing the coaming box when I put it in!) I managed to find an access port on the top of the pump and removed it to reveal a cracked diaphragm within. I made the fateful decision that the entire pump must come out, so I spent the next hour and a half removing hoses, bolts and asundries, and gently extracting the pump through the lazarette. Once I got it all outside I identified the model -- a Henderson Mark V. Then I realized a most peculiar thing... apparently the Henderson pumps can be joined together in pairs with a single handle. This one (or should I say this pair) has two inflows that are piped together, and the same with the outflow. My guess is that this doubles the capacity of the pump. In any case, I got the two separated and discovered that both diaphragms were torn. I found a rebuild kit on Defender and ordered two of them. With any lick they should be in Tuesday and I can reassemble the ensemble (!) Wednesday afternoon.
The outboard hose should really be replaced, but I'm afraid that's a project for someone smaller when the boat is out of the water. I think it's still usable, just worn.
In other news, I filled the fresh water tank, put the handle back on the water tank access hatch, tossed out some 4-year-old granola and took an inventory of food onboard. Looks like the poptarts survived another winter!
Friday, May 09, 2008
In a blind flash of insight I realized that if I cut weep holes in the window frames of the butterlfly, water might weep out instead of collecting and weeping down into the cabin. I carefully cut such holes (or actually channels) with my trusty saw, and recaulked everything. It's raining today, so we'll see on Sunday whether or not my fix has worked.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Spring Check-out
Lousy weather sometimes makes for better boat projects. When I got down to the boat it was quite evident where the leak in my cabin originates. It looks very much like it is the forward mizzen shroud chainplate on the larboard side. I used some of that Captain Tolley's on it and instantly discovered that it disappeared down into the boat. So I got my putty knife out, and I scraped the seal away, loosened the turnbuckle and removed the shroud. Then I used the putty knife to lift the corner of the deck plate and cut through all the goo under there. A little pressure with a screw driver and the whole thing came up like a champ. Underneath was a sizeable and not particularly clean hole where the chain plate itself went through the deck. So I got out the ol' West Marine Silicone Caulk, laid down some goo, and screwed the whole thing back down to the deck. I left the shroud unattached to give the caulk a chance to cure before I put pressure on the seal. I'm also happy to report that the sealing work I did on the gate stancheons on the port side seem to have stopped the leak just aft of the port hanging locker. Those two leaks have been bugging me for a long time but I think I may have conquered them at long last. Only time and decks awash will tell.
I also did some work on the butterfly hatch, which is probably in need of recauking. We'll see what it looks like the next time it rains. Putting the cover on will probably help quite a bit too :)
The wine locker is partially loaded (pun intended). We were a little low on vodka and gin, though there was still plenty of Goslings' on board (and now there's even more). And of course the water situation was dire. I picked up some bottled water for drinking and ice cubes, and I did an initial flush of the water tank. Oh, and I rinsed and refilled the ice cube trays.
I did some systems testing too. I tuned up the HF rig, checked the radar unit, verified that all the navigation lights still work (always a pleasant surprise), checked the anchor light (I couldnt quite see teh anchor light, but something was drawing a half-amp!), and tested the new deck washdown system. I'm very pleased to report (smugly) that everything works as it should.
I did notice that the fan on the D700 was making an awful lot of noise but it seemed to quiet down. Maybe it just got a bit stuck over the winter.
I also did some work on the butterfly hatch, which is probably in need of recauking. We'll see what it looks like the next time it rains. Putting the cover on will probably help quite a bit too :)
The wine locker is partially loaded (pun intended). We were a little low on vodka and gin, though there was still plenty of Goslings' on board (and now there's even more). And of course the water situation was dire. I picked up some bottled water for drinking and ice cubes, and I did an initial flush of the water tank. Oh, and I rinsed and refilled the ice cube trays.
I did some systems testing too. I tuned up the HF rig, checked the radar unit, verified that all the navigation lights still work (always a pleasant surprise), checked the anchor light (I couldnt quite see teh anchor light, but something was drawing a half-amp!), and tested the new deck washdown system. I'm very pleased to report (smugly) that everything works as it should.
I did notice that the fan on the D700 was making an awful lot of noise but it seemed to quiet down. Maybe it just got a bit stuck over the winter.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Launch Day!
T minus 9 days until our originally scheduled launch and we appear to be way ahead of schedule. After a surprise "we're ready to go" email from the yard, I spent the weekend supervising my junior varnish crew. Three coats on the bowsprit, rub rails and hatch. 4 coats on the cockpit. Everything else appears in good shape also. And the sole -- it looks awesome. If all goes well, we should leave for Edgewood on Saturday morning.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Spring is here!
Last week ushered in the first day of spring, the days are getting longe, and boat projects are under way! Right now the yard is working on the new cabin sole. They've removed a lot of the furnishings (table, nav chair, cabin doors) and are replacing those parts of the subfloor that were a little gushy. They're glassing in the new floor, sealing it against water damage.
The interior is quite a mess at the moment, but we'll start working on the varnish as soon as this wekeend, weather permitting!
Meanwhile, I've replaced the nav console at the helm, the one whose screen got so horribly scratched by whatever I shouldn't have cleaned it with. It looks brand new, and is just waiting to be reinstalled. The wind instruments are here. KG and Company will install them before the boat launches.
So far we're still on track for a launch date on or about May 1st!
The interior is quite a mess at the moment, but we'll start working on the varnish as soon as this wekeend, weather permitting!
Meanwhile, I've replaced the nav console at the helm, the one whose screen got so horribly scratched by whatever I shouldn't have cleaned it with. It looks brand new, and is just waiting to be reinstalled. The wind instruments are here. KG and Company will install them before the boat launches.
So far we're still on track for a launch date on or about May 1st!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
08 season work begins
The 08 pre-season began on schedule in mid-January with a flurry of work at the yard. We (and by "we" I mean KG, JFK, and my checkbook) pulled the transmission and discovered that the issue was a broken linkage between the tranny and the engine. The transmission itself is fine. That all got replaced, and while they were back there, I had them replace the heat exchanger. It hadn't failed, but it is a part that is subject to corrosion, and who knows how old it was.
We then moved on to the deck washdown system. The yard removed the through hull that used to be connected to the overboard discharge system. It had long ago been sealed and frozen shut. It's removal precipitated some glass work to fill the rather large hole left behind. A new washdown pump was installed and wired back to the main panel, and a spigot and hose were installed in the port bow locker.
On tap next is replacing the sole with plasteak, a composite made from recycled plastics. We're also going to rebed a bunch of stancheons in an effort to get rid of that last leak in the cabin.
We then moved on to the deck washdown system. The yard removed the through hull that used to be connected to the overboard discharge system. It had long ago been sealed and frozen shut. It's removal precipitated some glass work to fill the rather large hole left behind. A new washdown pump was installed and wired back to the main panel, and a spigot and hose were installed in the port bow locker.
On tap next is replacing the sole with plasteak, a composite made from recycled plastics. We're also going to rebed a bunch of stancheons in an effort to get rid of that last leak in the cabin.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Steve and Bruce, Sunday, 5 bells in the afternoon watch
We set sail after breakfast and headed back to Edgewood on a dying northerly. We ended up motoring from Ohio Ledge back to the Club. We rendered passing honors to Down East off the milk can.
Steve and Bruce, Sunday, 2 bells in the forenoon watch
We arose to a cool, crisp day with a gentle northerly, 5-10kts. The forecast calls for it to switch to SE late, so we may just wait out the breeze and see what happens. Ambient temperature in the cabin this morning was 61. Realized that the battery switch had been on both batteries, so we set up the gennie and ran it for a while to charge the batteries. Bruce made sausage and eggs on the grill.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Steve and Bruce, Saturday, 5 bells in the forenoon watch
Steve suggested that we locate and mark PC40 before setting sail for the Kicky, so at 5 bells in the forenoon watch watch we raised anchor and surveyed the inner cove. Steve's suggestion turned out to be quite fortuitous. We raised the sails and headed for Hog Island Shoals. About a half-mile off of Popasquash Pt a squall came through with gusts estimated at 35-40kts and heavy chop out of the northwest. We dropped the sails, turned tail, and headed back for Potter Cove. This time instead of anchoring we picked up Sea Hawk's mooring and settled in for an early cocktail hour.
Steve and Bruce, Saturday, 8 bells in the morning watch
Saturday, 8 bells in the morning watchWe set sail yesterday at about 8 bells in the afternoon watch, arrived at PC around 2 bells in the 2nd dog. We had a great meal, drank lots, and went to bed before the rain began.
We awoke at 8 bells in the morning watch to rain and calm winds.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Sept 9th Masthead Repairs
The trick to the bo's'un's chair is finding someone who is both light and agile and not afraid of heights. Fortunately the Yupik have always been a seafaring people. Compact in stature and naturally fearless (they hunt polar bears after all), Vern was just the man for the job.
Good as new!
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Sept 7-9th weekend
Prof. Carmen came down for the weekend, arriving at 4 bells in the first dog watch. Fortunately Sharkboy has started a subsidiary called "Sharkboy Boat Detailing" and the deck was nice and clean without any extra work on my part. We stayed at the club wine tasting for a while, sampling the fair, before heading out to the new Thai place in the village for dinner. Sharkboy stayed on board for the night before heading out at some unGodly hour to do something to sheep.
Carmen and I set sail at about 2 bells in the forenoon watch for the Kicky, arriving at 4 bells in the afternoon watch. A beautiful sail for sure. We were met by Nixie and crew in the Kicky.
6 bells in the 2nd dog. While preparing for colors we suffered a tragic burgee malfuncion. Hopefully Ted or someone of similar stature can climb the mast and cut it free of the antenna.
Sunday, 6 bells in the forenoon watch. No wind. MOtoring home.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Labor Day Weekend - Saturday
We got the crews of Down East and Bellerophon mustered at about 7 bells in the forenoon watch. With the wind out of the north we decided to forego the Kickamuit and sail straight for Dutch Harbor. On Sunday we expect to rendezvous with a fishing vessel in Pt Judith Pond.Here's Down East off Hope Island sporting its new figurehead. Or perhaps that's just the nautical version of a "time out"? In either case it beats keel-hauling.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Wells and Margie, Sunday
2 bells in the forenoon watch, made way under power to EYC, arrived 2 bells in the afternoon watch. Had a bit of trouble with the alternator belt. Tightened it upon arrival.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Wells and Marguerite, Saturday
We left Potter at around 6 bells in the forenoon watch and headed to Third Beach. Winds increased to 15 to 20 kts off Fogland Point.Actually this isn't really a photo of Fogland Point, though it should be. This is as the fog settled into Third Beach. We arrived at about 2 bells in the first dog and anchored just outside the channel.
The sloop Barefoot arrived shortly thereafter, with a gaggle of kids onboard. They anchored in a seamanlike fashion, with kids decked out in life jackets. We signaled "CZ" and fired a gun but there was no reply.All is not lost. Barefoot's crew stopped by on their way ashore to assure us that they had search diligently in every reference book but could not figure out what our signal meant. They were able to decode the CZ, but had no copy of a relevant signal code onboard. They even called their father to see if he knew, but alas they got his machine. We feel confident that their next trip to West Marine will involve the purchase of a signal flag set. Our work here is done.
Wells and Marguerite, Friday
1 bell in the second dog, set sail for Potter Cove. While motoring through the mooring field, we spied a dingy adrift in the sea. Wells grabbed the cockpit boat hook (first time it has ever been used) and snagged the edge of the dingy. After recording pertinent information, including a description of the boat and its hull number (there was no registration) we towed it back to the yacht club, then called the Coast Guard and the Warwick Harbormaster to report the incident.We motored to Bullocks, then set full sail for PC. We arrived at about 3 bells in the first watch, had a great meal of burgers and dogs, and retired for the evening.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Ragi Weekend, Monday, First Dog
We returned to Edgewood in the first dog, met some friends of Ragi's, and invited Bill Anderson on board for a drink.
Ragi Weekend, Monday Morning
Ragi awoke at 8 bells in the morning watch, Brad 2 bells later in the forenoon watch. Ragi took advantage of the solitude to take a few photos, including this one of a classic powerboat anchored at the other end of the pond. Too bad about the laundry.
Ragi Weekend, Sunday, First Watch
4 bells in the first watch, anchored in the Kickamuit River. Great sail over here, winds out of the SE at about 10kts shifting to 10-15 out of the southwest. Gorgeous sunset, wonderful dinner, fewer bottles of wine than last night. The anchorage was almost empty.Everyone always complains that there are no pictures of me on the blog, so Ragi did the honors.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Ragi Weekend, Sunday, Morning Watch
After a salty night of being over-served, the crew arose early. Well, at least the cabin boy did. The rest of us slept in.
We had an early morning visitor fly close overhead. Hopefully he didn't notice we were all still in PJs.
He may be deprived of Internet access but at least he doesn't have to row back and forth.Ragi Weekend, Saturday, 2nd Dog
The crews of Down East and Lily Jane came aboard for pot luck supper. The original intent was wine & cheese and crackers followed by wine and stuffies and wine and steamers and topped off with wine and steak. 6 or 7 bottles of wine later, only Gabe made it to the steak. 
Normally deprived of Internet access, Gabe tries to get his fill.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Ragi Weekend, Saturday
The wind was honking out of the northwest and gusting to 30 all morning, so we waited unil about 7 bells in the afternoon watch to set sail. We had a gorgeous broad reach all the way to PC, with one or two jibes along the way. We anchored just outside the cove at 4 bells in the first dog and settled in for cocktails. Down East and Lily Jane are following and should be here shortly. A gun salute will greet them.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
The Dalton Gang Weekend, Sunday
Awoke at 1 bell in the forenoon watch. We had a little bit of maintenance to do on the main mast, so we asked for volunteers!
The Dalton Gang Weekend, Saturday
We set sail at 2 bells in the forenoon watch and made for Motiva East Providence to check in on friend Scotty, who apparently was not on watch.
We motored to Potter Cove and stayed on the hook for lunch, waiting for the wind. We finally set sail at about 2 bells in the afternoon watch and found the wind off of Sandy Point.
We arrived in Jamestown at around 6 bells in the first dog. Kara decided she would rather be marooned on a desert island as long as it wasn't moving, so we set her ashore and she escaped by land yacht. The rest of the crew enjoyed a marvelous sunset and the fantastic dinner that Kara made and then was forced by circumstances to abandon.
We motored to Potter Cove and stayed on the hook for lunch, waiting for the wind. We finally set sail at about 2 bells in the afternoon watch and found the wind off of Sandy Point.
We arrived in Jamestown at around 6 bells in the first dog. Kara decided she would rather be marooned on a desert island as long as it wasn't moving, so we set her ashore and she escaped by land yacht. The rest of the crew enjoyed a marvelous sunset and the fantastic dinner that Kara made and then was forced by circumstances to abandon.Sunday, August 05, 2007
Scott & Jill Weekend
We set sail in blistering heat and humidity but picked up a decent wind off Conimicut and make for Fogland to await Lark's arrival. That turned out to be a pipe dream (as we suspected it might), but we hope to exchange the appropriate salutes as we pass him on the way home.
The wind switched from a southerly to a northerly overnight as a cold front came through. I was reminded that Fogland is not a protected anchorage in a northerly.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Kerry and Sarah Weekend Day 2
We awoke at 8 bells in the morning watch to find the sky sunny but the fog rolling in. Mount Hope Bridge (left) was barely visible through the mist. Fortunately the stuff burned off before it could surround us. It appears as though we have cheated the weather gods again... cloudy with showers and thunderstorms turned into gorgeous and mostly sunny, with the rain passing well to our north.Along the way we got a call from Scotty, who was a passenger on the Providence-Newport ferry. We changed our plans and set sail for Newport instead of Dutch Harbor. We grabbed a mooring at Ida Lewis and are awaiting Scottty and Casey.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Kerry and Sarah Weekend
We left Edgewood at about 2 bells in the first dog, and arrived at Potter Cove at around 8 bells in the first watch. Sarah got some time at the helm, aided by our professional sailing instructor Kerry.
We arrived just in time for evening colors. Cocktail 'hour' lasted until 4 bells in the first watch,when Kerry started on dinner.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
NECTA Day 6, Second Dog
Seven bells in the second dog, just getting ready for evening colors. Some great sunset photos from the docks at the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol.
NECTA Day 6, Forenoon Watch
We set sail at 7 bells in the forenoon watch, had lunch underway, and ended up motoring. We arrived arrived at the Herreshoff Museum at about 5 bells in the afternoon watch. The rest of the day was spent "relaxing." Cap'n Brad on the foredeck in Bristol Harbor.
Jim and Jose enjoying the scenery.
NECTA Day 5 FIrst Watch
Sunset at the Kickamuit! Colors always echoes nicely in the kicky.Friday, July 20, 2007
NECTA Day 4
Jose and Jim arrived by the ferry from Providence at 3 bells in the forenoon watch and we set sail shortly thereafter. We arrived at the Kickamuit at about 6 bells in the afternoon watch. Jose was good enough to do his "flipper" imitation and clean the prop, while Jim does what he does best... supervise...
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
NECTA Day 1
It's a rough job, but someone has to do it! Kurt at the helm as we motor down to Newport.
Jen, Tom and Kathy Cruise Day 3
A very quick sail home in about 25kts of wind. Made it from Conanicut to EYC