This is is a multi-part article, connected to Let’s Sail the Mediterranean, and Getting Certified on Georgian Bay Intro As detailed in Let’s Sail the Mediterranean, we planned a trip to Croatia to spend a week sailing as part of a flotilla. We decided to go with Activity Yachting after looking into a number of […]
This is a multi-part article, connected to Let’s Sail the Mediterranean, and Sailing in Croatia As mentioned in a previous post, we decided to do our International Certificate of Competency (ICC) and Intermediate Cruising with Adventure Sailing in Georgian Bay. So the whole family heading up the Penetanguishene for a week of sailing and learning. […]
This is a multi-part article, connected to Getting Certified on Georgian Bay, and Sailing in Croatia We decided that we wanted to take a trip to Croatia. This is the part in some stories where the protagonist quits their job, sells all their belongs, and sails the world. Our story is a bit different, but […]
The setup for the main halyard has always bothered us. Under the front of the dodger, there is a double-sided jam/clam cleat that the halyard would often get stuck in. From there, it runs to the cabin-top winch, and then it can be tied off on a horn cleat. Having a clutch in front of […]
If you’ve been on a boat in the summer, you know how hot it can get. And if you’ve opened up a boat after a long absence, you know it can be a bit stale. We decided to address both of these problems. Adding a Solar Vent Fan We’ve talked for a while about adding […]
In line with our standard practice, we took on a major home renovation project and move last summer. It really got going in the fall, and once the boat was hauled out, we were so busy with the reno, that we didn’t have time to assemble the frame and cover the boat properly. When next […]
Not only do we often tackle bigger projects than we probably should, we also have a habit of adding to a project as it progresses. While we had the panels off for the electrical re-wiring, Lindsay decided that “we might as well” take the opportunity to paint the walls and refinish the trim. The State of […]
So. Boat wiring. Why would brand-spankin’ new boat owners without an ounce of experience decide to tackle boat wiring? Well, we’ll tell you: because we’re both first-born, A-type, compulsive, control freaks. And the one thing that drives us both nuts is chaos, especially when its hidden behind salon cushions and under cock-pit lockers. State of […]
When we purchased Blue Nun, she came with a handy in-depth survey. It listed all the maintenance projects we should undertake and prioritized their urgency. One of the more intimidating items was an apparent and rusty crack in the back of the keel. Despite Les’ handyman abilities and Lindsay’s irritatingly sanguine, “how hard can it […]
While the CS27 technically sleeps 5, our kids don’t share beds well, and the double berth in the saloon is small to begin with. The first few nights aboard were spend with 1 of the kids on a camping mattress between the settees. Michal didn’t like sleeping on the floor, since someone was always walking […]