tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50820514321544375192024-03-14T06:46:07.405-04:00WIND RUNNERWind Runner is an Island Packet 420, hailing from Westerly, Rhode Island. This blog was first established to chronicle the adventure of sailing to Bermuda and back in the 2008 Bermuda Cruising Rally. The blog has been continued to capture the sailing adventures of Jim and Vanessa.Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-33956028090810580262010-07-06T21:55:00.008-04:002010-07-06T22:12:06.485-04:00July 6 at Oak BluffsToday was truly a day of leisure. We went to Edgartown and had fun window shopping. After a late breakfast, we rode out to Tradewinds Airfield which is an airport Jim used to fly gliders 'in the day'. The airport is still rated as operational but it did not appear to be used. It did bring back some fond memories.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Nbox1Cn5DU8dKI3M6BjQXe8lRC10aFF9gB_Sosl39xhbEt_fOqcZfHOSNrnGQXkiZoKs9IhBRzeksGL0Ht5GNZa4MT2sxBPije9jWaKZeJ7XKFqnK88z7IHHuLqxiN-4zcjmkgzfBTaw/s1600/IMG_0924.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Nbox1Cn5DU8dKI3M6BjQXe8lRC10aFF9gB_Sosl39xhbEt_fOqcZfHOSNrnGQXkiZoKs9IhBRzeksGL0Ht5GNZa4MT2sxBPije9jWaKZeJ7XKFqnK88z7IHHuLqxiN-4zcjmkgzfBTaw/s320/IMG_0924.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490979202319960162" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvYrVMcUQL3H5SYk6XiVZPvlmelkeDt2MKaImmGAnyukkxevjmTDS96hiR1_2NTyRFD-iGw_YheC6v5nEO1bbeVmyyKjiOiaFgfjI3SYlVtSd3qrXSNQ0iGyI5GvrBhLeNzDM6teZ157A/s1600/IMG_0925.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvYrVMcUQL3H5SYk6XiVZPvlmelkeDt2MKaImmGAnyukkxevjmTDS96hiR1_2NTyRFD-iGw_YheC6v5nEO1bbeVmyyKjiOiaFgfjI3SYlVtSd3qrXSNQ0iGyI5GvrBhLeNzDM6teZ157A/s320/IMG_0925.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490979469983808850" /></a><br /><br /><br />We had a nice walk on the beach on our way back to Oak Bluffs for lunch at Nancy's which overlooks the marina.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUpQM30hfHjmhfah7Y_qKt9BFNos93eQ02zjuRM7jzIVzvXa54lHkP-Yc1iCHwg8ixJxNRknZeOOVAgZOYK8n59SrbsOpFyz3QSk1a3M10mMY5Wj0XbwOm7F0QbvkOlTgsSBhuc6wwC4Pu/s1600/IMG_0928.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUpQM30hfHjmhfah7Y_qKt9BFNos93eQ02zjuRM7jzIVzvXa54lHkP-Yc1iCHwg8ixJxNRknZeOOVAgZOYK8n59SrbsOpFyz3QSk1a3M10mMY5Wj0XbwOm7F0QbvkOlTgsSBhuc6wwC4Pu/s320/IMG_0928.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490980023747766354" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXzWMNb2hg3oO2nXJoZ5xIQ9SZ5Og2jbPXRQK75Wqq-5HToqclAXH2rEJ-f1gbYu-oEZuRbnuNxtc1nTDcDxhRIUcwzcYt37QPC0Etqn1A-hhrc6jAnUI6SEkiYSUiJM00o3Rqmye5xNy/s1600/IMG_0926.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXzWMNb2hg3oO2nXJoZ5xIQ9SZ5Og2jbPXRQK75Wqq-5HToqclAXH2rEJ-f1gbYu-oEZuRbnuNxtc1nTDcDxhRIUcwzcYt37QPC0Etqn1A-hhrc6jAnUI6SEkiYSUiJM00o3Rqmye5xNy/s320/IMG_0926.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490979713775757890" /></a><br /><br />We had to show a picture of the way we had to get on and off the boat. What a sight it was for everyone to see us climbing into the boat. On our first day, Vanessa almost fell into the water but luckily she only lost her shoe.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtoQZQsxewrNQ3hlr2tQCTqngw48n1vMMmqJZPxU-Bh65TT_jhnUD6LtpHIxfChUIWZrtbGOTnSVC1tQrAi1rJsjVbNHhtY22jTa0V2P1XGxSPzE-cvRMvXsjN67RoN-GOH9i8zvTbbQs/s1600/IMG_0929.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtoQZQsxewrNQ3hlr2tQCTqngw48n1vMMmqJZPxU-Bh65TT_jhnUD6LtpHIxfChUIWZrtbGOTnSVC1tQrAi1rJsjVbNHhtY22jTa0V2P1XGxSPzE-cvRMvXsjN67RoN-GOH9i8zvTbbQs/s320/IMG_0929.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490980362742561762" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsIKyMGhEF8OVHyVBX-gMO85rXQkJL5gBZyPuDnr0kMYFZVfoc7O_7vAxTi6jPwgH9eDe6gHtEF02Y3g1btNN7plMcZzYqN7Cld_D4ol7C8HGDlJnFXPqG3oGKFsdhCTSGCnAzT5IDIvBx/s1600/IMG_0930.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsIKyMGhEF8OVHyVBX-gMO85rXQkJL5gBZyPuDnr0kMYFZVfoc7O_7vAxTi6jPwgH9eDe6gHtEF02Y3g1btNN7plMcZzYqN7Cld_D4ol7C8HGDlJnFXPqG3oGKFsdhCTSGCnAzT5IDIvBx/s320/IMG_0930.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490980582228999634" /></a><br /><br />Tomorrow we are heading for Woods Hole.Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-17360818489385180172010-07-03T20:41:00.028-04:002010-07-06T21:55:23.771-04:00Block Island to Cuttyhunk on July 3rd and the 4thWe started meandering along our summer journey heading towards Block Island. We departed Pier 65 on July 1st at 11:00. The sailing was nice and we arrived mid afternoon. The place was much more crowded than expected and the dingy dock had a traffic jam.<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gaIVh-WuHRV_dP9rXkzIQvmtQrKafNytBY4FH6rbOElzbqbWHFSmVZhNqUzPkzi3V1of1vzoMaMHAKfAo6XxFDKyAtQXPFGsJ-hC51LSxgbvpuh36Sbn0t2m4klNYUC3F-jailoLEFcA/s320/IMG_0919.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489859675934159970" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcba-oWdP6rPtWEa1E6TODKJzG2NvB31QajfZKb25VoSvtiboTkhG8k6Nh54wxYybauAqJBlJ7V4v2WiUC51dpe_geqTVxCheg_LglYtkeu34gS8nt8izEg6bJif-_gmFPd-sNTTGXyweX/s1600/IMG_0920.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcba-oWdP6rPtWEa1E6TODKJzG2NvB31QajfZKb25VoSvtiboTkhG8k6Nh54wxYybauAqJBlJ7V4v2WiUC51dpe_geqTVxCheg_LglYtkeu34gS8nt8izEg6bJif-_gmFPd-sNTTGXyweX/s320/IMG_0920.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489859939144866034" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br />There were several Island Packets and we anchored by s/v Simple Life, an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">IP</span>37, and owners Michele and Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Boulay</span> who joined us for drinks aboard Wind Runner. <div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxiybXEE9l07weYTTx3Dt_sodKLVALayWoCeF1YjgHCRxJv-C3DKY5c5w9xb5JV5ToO-BZcMD9mHQctDFuheLJSYEY4nNM2eN1qumvWJBcOnJVJPL4OhfqT39PKWicjTpAXMtQ_hSahl1/s1600/IMG_0914.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxiybXEE9l07weYTTx3Dt_sodKLVALayWoCeF1YjgHCRxJv-C3DKY5c5w9xb5JV5ToO-BZcMD9mHQctDFuheLJSYEY4nNM2eN1qumvWJBcOnJVJPL4OhfqT39PKWicjTpAXMtQ_hSahl1/s320/IMG_0914.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489861368958596370" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br />We had lunch at the Oars Head and enjoyed the sun 'boat and people watching'.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25kaTwhhiJYAFxTfcK8x6ljeR_aO7LMPDMxSMCseCVE2xwE70jQkyuBaiHjnHPk_0MEvz4AK9k4O19m194zpbuJ6Zf_pW138LBPlh3C748LmEvHagT4o6wDQI3U3a98ivFWErdAJNSF1Q/s1600/IMG_0921.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25kaTwhhiJYAFxTfcK8x6ljeR_aO7LMPDMxSMCseCVE2xwE70jQkyuBaiHjnHPk_0MEvz4AK9k4O19m194zpbuJ6Zf_pW138LBPlh3C748LmEvHagT4o6wDQI3U3a98ivFWErdAJNSF1Q/s320/IMG_0921.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490974963901260178" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaDaRjzpmy3kFHeZ7MUHqG5iRI0gCgBCuW0x9LI9wK1fpVWFTqHuJoQAkIYuoCGOdXNu3-G7dOEVqwVfb6LBAdyctLAyS3ExFqZik0h5na4in48A35SI31t6444O_vKZ0ELNkSGOcu-_l/s1600/IMG_0922.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaDaRjzpmy3kFHeZ7MUHqG5iRI0gCgBCuW0x9LI9wK1fpVWFTqHuJoQAkIYuoCGOdXNu3-G7dOEVqwVfb6LBAdyctLAyS3ExFqZik0h5na4in48A35SI31t6444O_vKZ0ELNkSGOcu-_l/s320/IMG_0922.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490974960118412754" /></a><div><br /></div><div>The sunsets are always beautiful but we captured a particularly nice one. </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSObMYFumGgAA2MC2KvNfPewbGuNS3gAf4qX4npA6waaBwoooOB3ziHSjcBsclqYoqor6TFF3pgDc8tPH65cvZ_AdpXKbqduGlHR2OVGzhldPwsIUFi9tc56CSr1hnOMRRKR89L-FaX4jA/s1600/IMG_0916.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSObMYFumGgAA2MC2KvNfPewbGuNS3gAf4qX4npA6waaBwoooOB3ziHSjcBsclqYoqor6TFF3pgDc8tPH65cvZ_AdpXKbqduGlHR2OVGzhldPwsIUFi9tc56CSr1hnOMRRKR89L-FaX4jA/s320/IMG_0916.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489862264657848786" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We headed out to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Cuttyhunk</span> on Sunday morning. We had a chance to visit with Sandy and Jean Brown, our neighbors from Salmon River Airport. It always amazes us that ice cream tastes so much better when you get it from a marina. Well, the ice cream at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Cuttyhunk</span> did not disappoint us - it was absolutely delicious. When we headed out to the boat, we saw Simple Life anchored near Wind Runner. We joined Michele and Joe for cocktails along with shrimp and oysters from the Raw Bar Boat. The fireworks at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Cuttyhunk</span> were a pleasant surprise and absolutely fantastic. </div><div><br /></div><div>We head for Oak Bluffs on Monday. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-71526914584101193892010-07-03T18:08:00.009-04:002010-07-03T18:38:40.052-04:00May 29, First Run To Block IslandOur plans for this sailing season is 'local gunkholing' meandering from island to island and enjoying the sights. We set sail for Block Island at 11:30. Block Island is one of our favorite places and the sunsets are breathtaking. We had a nice sail and long week-end before the summer crowds arrive.<div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshoMvqPOFIb5NDUMx8-bkMI8Wlw4NI8Xr-ctIsOtUW_joABb9QHb78CmMvc7OYNTt3uvrNxu6Tuxzaa07DQ96HhtdZ5kZgkLWFk-CXnmw4FTqJz1qD27cJQ0x9Q5QjGjL3SDaMr-ideO8/s320/IMG_0111.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489808929642819170" /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84aWbLM1KblW_pjG0on5mDoz0f59Qgifc5U_4U2k5E5yhJr6Ghzzugy2p98CxYsgsHEofzLsD2xja-Lni7cP9mTFRAHSyT8e0gTK-oO0xV20UtGFdHkKDkALaAqFv4kQfI_6KEDZD2ZkN/s320/IMG_0109.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489808924992189378" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVoCk8FFJn1iXUxciBhm-kea1aKgCZZYDPzcIIIVuW1egUXOxBd-h5yNwhIS3XNS0wW7EUKZOnr8ypEgtWXBLnm9O6ne2zJTj1PuP7RBZzw-OwR8PxlXtpg96vJrjab8eF80Z0H8jv96c/s320/IMG_0120.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489810243839084610" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We had the best sunset and views of the boat. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvC1NWVrp2kmzibo0nz8OpEB3xv9DsliQqQLxjTF2nSV2FPKoGoz7AmWFHyvZywm7lTMs7okHDclDrheKxpBAWcn7R41-R3ouui2DU92tQKwXTyQDuMtMAMYjD3eQuJPu4Mm5zbvObfm8U/s320/IMG_0118.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489809676649520018" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It is so much fun just being on the boat!</div></div></div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-25378143055964104062010-07-03T17:11:00.013-04:002010-07-03T20:40:20.305-04:00May 15, 2010It is a beautiful morning to make the annual trip down the Connecticut River to our summer port at Pier 65 in Westerly, Rhode Island. We departed at 0700 from Yankee Boat Yard with our friend Phil who also joined us last year.<div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1f1IpkZGI6C7AieTTxkHlnMA2dGJmoOjlqdpgaJeDSHDc32D8G1hyphenhyphenS6EGUQDib8K26k5NB-_8w_3ylYCNveLqItiSdg_St7uVJe0hCcAa3LKWRfwRacIilHQdhIV0dIcf8IU5M9J87WCt/s320/IMG_0874.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489810745465119794" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Our trip was non eventful until we got to Long Island Sound, set sail and could not shut the engine down. We lost power to the engine panel. We kept the engine running at idle and sailed to Rhode Island. We had a clear day with winds 5 - 10 knots and seas 1 - 2 feet. We arrived at Pier 65 at 15:30 and once back at the dock, we investigated what was causing the problem. The problem seemed to be with the parallel system and the house batteries which was fixed by cleaning up a couple of connections.<div><br /></div><div>In the process of fixing the engine panel, we noticed some loose engine mounts. And after tightening them, we now have a much smoother running engine and happier cutless.<br /><div><br />The problem was fixed without too much effort.<div><br /></div><div>We had to sit back and enjoy a reward after everything was done -- and, we were quite pleased with the result. For now, all is well.<br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXeRIbB0j6xCK-I8lLJmqIRdOMKIZxyp6qbMobm0J9cLypQZd0h_iOqpAqRwhD_wMKBJDFLV5ZgkagTeOXSngx1-QkJ2q0q-R7NVFEZIMuAWdcy7-myPwzBAJWgRMhRuwPyB_Fb8n8xkw_/s320/IMG_0881.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489796494959283602" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>We are now officially ready to start the 2010 Sailing Season!</div></div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-9965750186514498682010-05-14T22:31:00.003-04:002010-05-14T22:49:15.761-04:00May 14th - Getting Ready To Launch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKt_bUXAqVOZxuOI5oiAI1HMfWvX5I1Ca1BEr42H0wxNPtYNPfS4cK9sqziJMy061mwY3h1P_zShNFuEj2ZQmcywR_zaymP-AUPKRLyJeQTm0mCnl9u2pkgOo-wMxwUQxvf2jgRHuJ6ekG/s1600/IMG_0089.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471323057802729234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKt_bUXAqVOZxuOI5oiAI1HMfWvX5I1Ca1BEr42H0wxNPtYNPfS4cK9sqziJMy061mwY3h1P_zShNFuEj2ZQmcywR_zaymP-AUPKRLyJeQTm0mCnl9u2pkgOo-wMxwUQxvf2jgRHuJ6ekG/s320/IMG_0089.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCJQnwaLhrszi-UgTcKFSCg74szDxc2Vi2oSDhRM2XQ6bLqR4lvKaIKAwsEu42xCETpQa7Ci_nzntl2P8cL3EP6q6Mp9xpAJX2AKmWMfOJIO6HEYH75Z3AfefhGMof2Kwq_CLRYgSUWj9/s1600/Boat+Pictures+2010.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Tomorrow is the day we start stocking the boat in preparation for launch on Sunday, May 16th. Getting the boat ready was the usual adventure which was made even more exciting because of the high water levels that flooded the roads at the boat yard.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-39375903706753562702009-11-07T18:35:00.016-05:002009-11-16T19:59:47.418-05:002009 Winter Decommissioning<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3ew1olblkQPelpMZVuuIXkdNhQPBF-7v3VsdNDlimMxUMekF0N6xVrUxRUFXDbMveN5cHYC__zd_ESSWCQ3zCYKxjTifzlJG-WubLS_pJ9NzKMs6l7fESfF56lVpwa4c2hC9OR5-rnZj/s1600-h/IMG_0711.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404010647185621538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3ew1olblkQPelpMZVuuIXkdNhQPBF-7v3VsdNDlimMxUMekF0N6xVrUxRUFXDbMveN5cHYC__zd_ESSWCQ3zCYKxjTifzlJG-WubLS_pJ9NzKMs6l7fESfF56lVpwa4c2hC9OR5-rnZj/s320/IMG_0711.JPG" /></a><br /><br />2009 sailing season is over. Where oh where did the summer go?<br /><br />On October 12th, we took Wind Runner along with Englishman Phil and Francine from our home dock at Westerly, RI to the Yankee boat yard in Portland, CT. It turned out to be an eight hour boat ride as the winds were right out of the west starting out at 10 to 15 in the AM and 15 to 25 in the PM. It was however a sunny fall day and the ride up the Connecticut River is always nice especially with all the fall colors.<br /><br />Decommissioning at the dock takes us about a week to complete especially with all of the various water systems - engine, generator, sails and rigging plus taking most of the 'stuff' off the boat. We just can't believe all the stuff we have!<br /><br />It is always exciting to see just how well the bottom faired during the season.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPHqvTI9cWw6Ax1NuCEoVpsx3m8AZOws9SXzyFbZvclaYGxIh9iCI06821u4Jr-Bu53h3Vh8mjyZVD2Y8LNJ0kYT73D6nrYwrshuZRqDtyxpWcvV2zQiaxfXTL4egHcJw7dh9MpScES_m/s1600-h/IMG_0719.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404010102671709378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPHqvTI9cWw6Ax1NuCEoVpsx3m8AZOws9SXzyFbZvclaYGxIh9iCI06821u4Jr-Bu53h3Vh8mjyZVD2Y8LNJ0kYT73D6nrYwrshuZRqDtyxpWcvV2zQiaxfXTL4egHcJw7dh9MpScES_m/s320/IMG_0719.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Wind Runner sits in the Pawcatuck River which is famous for its alga and true to form the green bottom was pure black. Good news was we had no barnacles!<br /><br />Once out of the water, it is pressure washed and hauled across the road and up the hill to its winter resting place.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqMIr711rsRufZf4CNFg9cT1Bwc2s8Xwaz8OSo96PT9AZrSzovDkZUVgoSc_lFquqrzTlgaswP4ahY_FNZD9YolUFflyzQkks5bz2YvzxgKcq4ogXxDMdPTgst3y7iFDBN1tCdyeB4fvZ/s1600-h/IMG_0729.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404009011280095890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqMIr711rsRufZf4CNFg9cT1Bwc2s8Xwaz8OSo96PT9AZrSzovDkZUVgoSc_lFquqrzTlgaswP4ahY_FNZD9YolUFflyzQkks5bz2YvzxgKcq4ogXxDMdPTgst3y7iFDBN1tCdyeB4fvZ/s320/IMG_0729.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Once covered, its wait, wait, and wait some more until spring when we are on the water again. Back to the airport and land loving activities for now.<br /><br />We will do a little boat camping over the winter months and focus on the upcoming season.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404016499484618130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstw_77RgobW6qsR5yhkRuX0jAKvlhBwxkDT8wVmdongOnlEKiKkF22TTs6tvH7rqKH9NT1wRz0_yo4UoeZfdeA7SP_wnt7gbnylXZzqL7j7zpqvS_TGaAKuLtjybnAkqJY1zOLJ7abcNW/s320/IMG_0731.JPG" /><br /><br />We plan on going to the Miami Boat Show in February to look for new toys.Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-46310129410154253572009-08-09T17:43:00.014-04:002009-08-09T21:05:17.831-04:00More Video's - Just to EnjoyWell, it has been almost a month since we got home from our Maine sailing trip and have had a chance to go through our pictures and videos. Some are really fun to watch and we wanted to make it easy - so, we put them all in one spot. <br /><br />Watch Hill Merry Go Round (we were just learning to use the video, so, there is a bit of background conversation - just for extra enjoyment!)<br /><br /><OBJECT id=BLOG_video-754af8f3015e738b class=BLOG_video_class width=320 height=266 contentid="754af8f3015e738b"></OBJECT><br /><br />A nice sail after our video shoot<br /><OBJECT id=BLOG_video-384f2de04e453529 class=BLOG_video_class width=320 height=266 contentid="384f2de04e453529"></OBJECT><br /><br />A beautiful sail - close your eyes and listen to the quiet. Oh, the sound of us cutting through the waves may be a bit load - what a blast!<br /><br /><OBJECT id=BLOG_video-e7fcdc2664154a48 class=BLOG_video_class width=320 height=266 contentid="e7fcdc2664154a48"></OBJECT><br /><br />Another sailing video<br /><br /><OBJECT id=BLOG_video-be8a119ac419bbb2 class=BLOG_video_class width=320 height=266 contentid="be8a119ac419bbb2"></OBJECT><br /><br />More video's will be added as we sort through all the pictures. Stay tuned!Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-88458855741733175722009-07-16T09:24:00.011-04:002009-07-16T21:58:01.177-04:00July 16th Home Stretch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkLeWRigY6jeqF7k8jlM6f-qYQomifD_WO40lRlCDepixz82wxgMmxcUalp8ow8FdlWzZAhAjvPwnpUxvQTYITr3GiHqd-DDklk9BgGt8tM-zZRVO9ILz0OE8jTNtdWWu5uvePFhgnG-y/s1600-h/2009-07-16+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359052940166222562" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkLeWRigY6jeqF7k8jlM6f-qYQomifD_WO40lRlCDepixz82wxgMmxcUalp8ow8FdlWzZAhAjvPwnpUxvQTYITr3GiHqd-DDklk9BgGt8tM-zZRVO9ILz0OE8jTNtdWWu5uvePFhgnG-y/s320/2009-07-16+001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQCE_l2QcVJNaEjvBuT26nSfqicNMKhAfAfNfqstda7dkTpMgnfo7Mzb_6EBN5e6qucSRVg5JJawLdpDhe23KvJgEayX_g-KP2HLxwaWreyMMnWiYTjfNjFYxhVwfpRmrJzlFiFsflzZG/s1600-h/2009-07-16+008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359052071320119554" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQCE_l2QcVJNaEjvBuT26nSfqicNMKhAfAfNfqstda7dkTpMgnfo7Mzb_6EBN5e6qucSRVg5JJawLdpDhe23KvJgEayX_g-KP2HLxwaWreyMMnWiYTjfNjFYxhVwfpRmrJzlFiFsflzZG/s320/2009-07-16+008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Old saying goes - "Red at night, sailors delight; Red in the morning, sailors take warning." The picture shown was this morning and modern weather reports predicted some unpleasant weather coming our way. We motor sailed more than 10 hours today leaving Pocasset Harbor at 5:15 this morning and arriving in Westerly at 4:00 PM. The going was a little rough at times and we continue to admire how great the Island Packet 420 is on the water. How great it is to return on Jim's birthday -- it is now time to light the candles and celebrate!<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-34926156772956896662009-07-15T19:04:00.009-04:002009-07-15T20:43:36.658-04:00July 15th Scituate, MA to Pocasset Harbor, MAStarted out motoring to the Cape Cod Canal turned out to be a good sailing day with an average speed of about 8 - 9 knots -- we were smoking and got to the mouth of the canal 2 hours early. So we motored through the canal at 4 1/2 knots. Came out on other side to 3-5 foot seas and 25 knot winds. Pulled into to Pocasset at 5:00 pm. Still very windy - blowing at 20 knots. Our IP flag might not be weathering the storm. Its all tangled and we need to figure out how to get it down before it gets torn up! Seems to be fraid around the edges. We spent the evening on the boat and had a nice dinner, wine and rested to get ready for a very early start tomorrow.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358827054731262946" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25-wG7Yz7H8-CIV240MWoZNIgQkUzsY9py5QEjcb8ZLSGnau3ImZSwEA1NStJ3nkpaeVykVsf9iMWt5rN-yCBdlLbNjYYHc3LB17Wy3i7bfpNrRcof5dHkPNu4G3-OYAJe8SGYSqNte7q/s320/2009-07-15+011.JPG" border="0" />Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-10933109477876713102009-07-14T08:54:00.005-04:002009-07-16T21:42:12.080-04:00July 14th - Isle of Shoals to Scituate, MADeparted at 06:00 for Scituate. Calm winds and clear skies. (Motoring Again!) About 1 hour of actual sailing. We pulled into Scituate about 1:30pm, had some ice cream, watched some videos, heading for Cape Code Canal tomorrow. We want to get to the Cape Code Canal on the ebb tide which isn't until 16:00 (4:00 pm)Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-61198421105089020462009-07-14T08:16:00.011-04:002009-07-14T08:53:43.692-04:00July 13th - Scratch Biddeford, ME Arrived at Isle of ShoalsInstead of Biddeford we decided to head for a little Island off the coast of Kittery, ME and Portsmouth, NH. It was a 10 hour ride motoring into the wind. Trip was broken up by sighting of numerous whales! In the picture below you can see a water spot of one of the whales. (no telephoto lens) The Isle of Shoals harbor is not well protected from the prevailing Northwest winds. Very popular in the summer with limited number of moorings. A friend from another IP sailing vessel saved a mooring for our late arrive by putting his dingy on it for us. Considering the 60 degree water, the swim back to his boat is a good definition of a friend. (Well, he didn't swim but we initially thought he did.)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOskwWsX-ooqOQp8VG_UUPmjrpXrH6bMdwWPFHZsQ1HqdWPxwL6ue9BoxlU4zIynajHibQwzSfpUu9PAXgmGtbZF9wTJRbdqMYOtG5IiKD4xRIYCn6pOsYjKrvrREROM9Q9pto2WJqnP8E/s1600-h/2009-07-14+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358293134460183810" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOskwWsX-ooqOQp8VG_UUPmjrpXrH6bMdwWPFHZsQ1HqdWPxwL6ue9BoxlU4zIynajHibQwzSfpUu9PAXgmGtbZF9wTJRbdqMYOtG5IiKD4xRIYCn6pOsYjKrvrREROM9Q9pto2WJqnP8E/s320/2009-07-14+001.JPG" border="0" /></a></div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-49938327700158158032009-07-12T17:40:00.006-04:002009-07-16T22:35:18.280-04:00July 11th - Back To BoothbayMotor sailed back to Boothbay from Camden, Maine and had about 3 hours close haul sailing. Mooring at Tug Boat Inn Marina, great showers. Spent all day at Boothbay - July 12th. Had dinner with Norm and Mary Pierce (IP-dealer in Boothbay) Saw the new IP- Estero. Plan is to leave at 05:01am tomorrow for Biddeford, ME for a Lobster salad sandwich. (Don't forget to check out the new pictures scrolling to the right, new ones are added almost daily.)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaVBO5zBHa9BYtsUnXNvNXTN7aUPiFiUTg5GImXhUKc-1wq4i-Ldpze3lFdqMAaOCYpDBhD_1ZzrBbieU4so5bspUFwRoJ0IdPxqOWxbdRRQYvviaThRPUbhjNOKOlgFjfuczr99Lg5orf/s1600-h/2009-07-12+030.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357697736264412914" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaVBO5zBHa9BYtsUnXNvNXTN7aUPiFiUTg5GImXhUKc-1wq4i-Ldpze3lFdqMAaOCYpDBhD_1ZzrBbieU4so5bspUFwRoJ0IdPxqOWxbdRRQYvviaThRPUbhjNOKOlgFjfuczr99Lg5orf/s320/2009-07-12+030.JPG" border="0" /></a>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-84519533017967811892009-07-10T20:14:00.008-04:002009-07-10T20:36:35.633-04:00Portland, ME to Boothbay, ME to Camden, MEVery calm conditions, motored ALL the way....Lots of Lobster pots! Left Boothbay first thing in the morning EARLY am for Camden, ME. As we pulled out of Boothbay a seal popped his head out of the water, looked at us as if to say, "Good Morning, have a great day." The goal in Camden, ME was to drive our car. See picture.....the new family car purchased from Owls Head Transportation Museum......a 1931 Ford Model A, rumble seat roadster........all we need now is the attire and a nice Sunday afternoon. Plan is to head South at 6:01 am tomorrow. Destination....Boothbay......and heading home. (not in the car, picking up later by trailer) <div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluGr_C_jK6P8CX8xMljSroUKbDOF549_litwteWPhkRZbTr2iDb4rh22fXItCnznKK8o6k5Eo9vv6xj7btdtM77uw5-NE0J00lH_AD75GpllA-qHCO-A3CHX9UtSHw3ekslIDDXktatGt/s1600-h/2009-07-10+025.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356990817287571346" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluGr_C_jK6P8CX8xMljSroUKbDOF549_litwteWPhkRZbTr2iDb4rh22fXItCnznKK8o6k5Eo9vv6xj7btdtM77uw5-NE0J00lH_AD75GpllA-qHCO-A3CHX9UtSHw3ekslIDDXktatGt/s320/2009-07-10+025.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-5910097543460834152009-07-09T10:51:00.026-04:002009-07-12T17:39:06.184-04:00Kittery Landing Marina then on to Portland, ME<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXIxY9XSA157gaog2gfUrfZcIS6PXkPcN9cvx_tCl8lWT2i0xX-0X4QgPoN9pTmR8Cr1DwbWihPnbTZAIp6vTPQ5WGaTIWRFBH6slllTw4ZNOhaRPXeFJk63fMbQd3uhYAtchYMhw0Uki/s1600-h/2009+Maine+006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356529323196792738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 361px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXIxY9XSA157gaog2gfUrfZcIS6PXkPcN9cvx_tCl8lWT2i0xX-0X4QgPoN9pTmR8Cr1DwbWihPnbTZAIp6vTPQ5WGaTIWRFBH6slllTw4ZNOhaRPXeFJk63fMbQd3uhYAtchYMhw0Uki/s200/2009+Maine+006.JPG" border="0" /></a>Approaching <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Kittery</span> planned to go to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Kittery</span> Landing Marina. Warned about very aggressive tides but really had no clue! Because of the tides there are only two times a day to arrive and/or depart for a vessel like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Windrunner</span>. While<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356527222419128946" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTyxGzfdM3yDu94LsUJi1RRQOpYiEblcPyUWFlSQWBPlt9ofGX5jhBEshzUqGJspG-isDFWmd1MUNFY8CuAjJy_1QDXj5hV6mG-7nyxklNvbr0IIny23Oyk5mljjT0TaS8GyBsdEAay4YT/s320/2009+Maine+017.JPG" border="0" /> at the dock we understood why when we finally relaxed and were able to see the rushing river! If it wasn't for Captain Tom insisting on guiding you in for docking, things could get ugly fast. (Boating can be fun......)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwNChN90a_YAxtlKeG0PxrEfPRTBUvX2vWga16_HFfgVgv0ss46JoUwc5uMM-SskhGfJmqCKIstWTqEISyixcz1r5mORz0im28EoZyrpD6ephdSSoIifajasvi6S1Di3gbuo9gWxxNlcKE/s1600-h/2009-07-08+012.JPG"></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div>Inclement weather forced us to stay longer then anticipated. Left on the morning tide of July 8<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span> to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">rendezvous</span> with the rest of the fleet. Gray day -started out with head winds that shifted to beam winds with increasing winds and seas, coupled with the rain, made for a very dramatic day! Landed at a cheap dock with no water, no electric which required making 180 degree turn in a 50 foot slip with a 45 foot boat. Thank God for bow thrusters! (Some of the crew headed for drinks, as soon as the lines were tied.) </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96NOsXRwzFWx8qRKmD5pvArsFYOA-oQ2MB7fyOt0dvCs9rzN9ahLycHE9sVocAdzmh-3-8e2cRsDnJNqIdf2aR8kAjYpnhWyWO6qZpfFdsp5DHD5RWSywZjTMifwQ6KzgVmYFqa_d6-b_/s1600-h/2009-07-08+008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356534021439525986" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96NOsXRwzFWx8qRKmD5pvArsFYOA-oQ2MB7fyOt0dvCs9rzN9ahLycHE9sVocAdzmh-3-8e2cRsDnJNqIdf2aR8kAjYpnhWyWO6qZpfFdsp5DHD5RWSywZjTMifwQ6KzgVmYFqa_d6-b_/s200/2009-07-08+008.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJu-JV6bFpEkJbh996VHMqgT5JUWKA0rNVqLlSNGMqBbDbjqFzWn5z2UKgEzvuMOxEO-l0IOlhXUM7NCWkYzCUk-Tn4gcgnLtkzh4iJRbDydNg-e_H2DjjDdsFyMnsZlWUNeAz2gf7LfoD/s1600-h/2009-07-08+024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356534674726125026" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJu-JV6bFpEkJbh996VHMqgT5JUWKA0rNVqLlSNGMqBbDbjqFzWn5z2UKgEzvuMOxEO-l0IOlhXUM7NCWkYzCUk-Tn4gcgnLtkzh4iJRbDydNg-e_H2DjjDdsFyMnsZlWUNeAz2gf7LfoD/s200/2009-07-08+024.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCvZF25KAB5DurkCCyPSw0pog4sdA9XFprK8I3ROIOnN4v2zk_7eSp_MrcOQWHKQ-nUAnWUL791nvAYGsWctj6oP48TGuyBaCBoA4_XX4yThTuwd8WH9pcKjEMDzkG7gIA-xRhO4tJ6Zh/s1600-h/2009-07-08+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356535027379675842" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCvZF25KAB5DurkCCyPSw0pog4sdA9XFprK8I3ROIOnN4v2zk_7eSp_MrcOQWHKQ-nUAnWUL791nvAYGsWctj6oP48TGuyBaCBoA4_XX4yThTuwd8WH9pcKjEMDzkG7gIA-xRhO4tJ6Zh/s200/2009-07-08+001.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div></div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-71342427130651674582009-07-06T08:47:00.009-04:002009-07-06T09:26:29.257-04:00July 6th - "On the Sea (road) Again - Marblehead, MA to Kittery, ME<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyNA0apM3JBdnZzyC6VJBZl5G-vTU5B41hRgF1Nt6jWLFDJNVhsBFFV3FCBosnhLKsqyfh8XfDw2ug6RHryfw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><br /><div>Wind gust yesterday 20-30 kts. We heeled consistently at 20 degree<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieB5G3vpFQCnG94usbEFKIvjScoBOvfpRtAyjPcBo_RbD5cPYR0cROQrVKof3Nva_LDtDiLt-LKIc4l2ZuI9dh70U4ohxTO3YJVWfr-VMqdV5PwYNxzXnGvwZYmOeZnO94cGEyIUutra3n/s1600-h/2009+Maine+038.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355330217148671074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 204px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieB5G3vpFQCnG94usbEFKIvjScoBOvfpRtAyjPcBo_RbD5cPYR0cROQrVKof3Nva_LDtDiLt-LKIc4l2ZuI9dh70U4ohxTO3YJVWfr-VMqdV5PwYNxzXnGvwZYmOeZnO94cGEyIUutra3n/s320/2009+Maine+038.JPG" border="0" /></a>s, and our average speed was between 7-9 knots. Calmer day a few days ago for the spinaker. Today to Kittery, ME started out 06:01am very calm - no wind. Beautiful sunrise.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355331273088384802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6KCw5NIJNYsgo3HfhJtr7VPKwLBImNQxBgZc-v-CELllW77GYvukfXZa2yOxiFLsRYmMf1TOcM26inwvw9FqA5obIV08YhK48SgZhqE087-ifyxY2V55TrbOnyykU6jqVz3Ky_pWfJyI/s320/2009+Maine+052.JPG" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMv2IzVDdaXOq1T7x5bK9z-2mbKeE_YI2WtTWs4av46ObuQPwuJOfuWKHeWGTT7by57wwjyAYbunq84XHJ_X4eOZf7xPKA3fMOmS8_7veFM3qgeHEoUuczh2miCcA_lacuDgSfUIYLsFwM/s1600-h/2009+Maine+050.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355337069490304354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMv2IzVDdaXOq1T7x5bK9z-2mbKeE_YI2WtTWs4av46ObuQPwuJOfuWKHeWGTT7by57wwjyAYbunq84XHJ_X4eOZf7xPKA3fMOmS8_7veFM3qgeHEoUuczh2miCcA_lacuDgSfUIYLsFwM/s320/2009+Maine+050.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-63168816684829817332009-07-04T21:04:00.004-04:002009-07-04T21:10:07.168-04:00Happy 4th!!!!!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGtDJVdC5pFTP9YPFDVVVCy6O8wuOnfVm0LXazHxTMsLPQlqXQDWcepgD7tCSzD1XjiFkGUjRDq-r2ukvy-wbuH5Z-qGNPI7fAfFXo_pZVH_xjWWnZweeY4CtnxwvMi_6K_9YRFmR_-wsK/s1600-h/Maine+2009+018.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354776476441908002" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGtDJVdC5pFTP9YPFDVVVCy6O8wuOnfVm0LXazHxTMsLPQlqXQDWcepgD7tCSzD1XjiFkGUjRDq-r2ukvy-wbuH5Z-qGNPI7fAfFXo_pZVH_xjWWnZweeY4CtnxwvMi_6K_9YRFmR_-wsK/s320/Maine+2009+018.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Well, we did not head out to Marblehead. Stayed at Scituate Harbo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPfhQbMYR2teK9TsAQTNX4_relON66j0Lu8gDsfrGn-YOG0F45NvqmblbKQ44aV91fbNVthPVpBlNvHJhUS7Qjb9AE3H1LfzUUo9HG74gJUI_umUgThOuhq3BlOROObYwqZnwUWyW5CJn/s1600-h/Maine+2009+012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354776687125441794" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPfhQbMYR2teK9TsAQTNX4_relON66j0Lu8gDsfrGn-YOG0F45NvqmblbKQ44aV91fbNVthPVpBlNvHJhUS7Qjb9AE3H1LfzUUo9HG74gJUI_umUgThOuhq3BlOROObYwqZnwUWyW5CJn/s320/Maine+2009+012.JPG" border="0" /></a>r, MA. Walked out to the lighthouse and back. It was the best day, weather wise, so far!!! Heading out tomorrow to Marblehead, maybe. </div></div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-81350485908588557372009-07-03T21:36:00.009-04:002009-07-14T20:53:14.440-04:00July 2nd Red Hook Harbor, MA to Scituate, MA<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsjUXiCeMg0Fw4X3v_HHvjc1nItumGxGpRp8Xn_d9NPO_LasF_XTMG7cgbUkHgGbvixvwW3LHiSC8k05ovlOAg-V61zPnPWISbv9SRme-WbcHQ1PWSA0ZDjOxYUOXNmlWeqR3NfOZx9cU/s1600-h/2009+Maine+010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354417260252584834" style="WIDTH: 234px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 176px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsjUXiCeMg0Fw4X3v_HHvjc1nItumGxGpRp8Xn_d9NPO_LasF_XTMG7cgbUkHgGbvixvwW3LHiSC8k05ovlOAg-V61zPnPWISbv9SRme-WbcHQ1PWSA0ZDjOxYUOXNmlWeqR3NfOZx9cU/s320/2009+Maine+010.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwDLHI4SFXNjL510FcFGo5-TKU8KI9nLpXdhx9KuF2XQSyA3L9AQlK8tqILqtO2UZp7KRIezEGS45BTedcyhk1UoKtxP5daJtT4JoVQAPKPvmu9-a51Vw9OC2PX8v3U3RiaOvZV-2_DEg/s1600-h/2009+Maine+013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354417840168177042" style="WIDTH: 317px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 175px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwDLHI4SFXNjL510FcFGo5-TKU8KI9nLpXdhx9KuF2XQSyA3L9AQlK8tqILqtO2UZp7KRIezEGS45BTedcyhk1UoKtxP5daJtT4JoVQAPKPvmu9-a51Vw9OC2PX8v3U3RiaOvZV-2_DEg/s320/2009+Maine+013.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Left Red Hook Harbor to catch the favorable tide through Cape Code Canal. Arrived a little early which gave us a 1 kt negative tide until 3/4's through the canal. We picked up the favorable 1 1/2knot tide. Once in the Cape Cod Canal it was a rolley polley ride, with seas two to four feet and occasional rain showers all the way to Scituate, MA.<br /><br />Stayed all day July 3rd in Scituate, MA saw the town, saw some fireworks. Basically relaxed. Possibly going to Marblehead, MA tomorrow.</div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-84327351246863182932009-07-01T21:20:00.008-04:002009-07-04T21:12:53.114-04:0029th Dutch Harbor to Cuttyhunk 30th to Red Brook Harbor/Kingman Yacht Center<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvHNqFMWkL1mjku7riD97_4F9C6qd7x4Sqgfq2TucYPQyRph3HDD3eSXOSroRXpTgQXaWnja4_zsHrSjbknC_68_2KaWN511pAPJc3Z8fYIVc3j6Xi-3ScglE0oi3BjBibGF0w1AvAEAu/s1600-h/20090630+011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353672929265888114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvHNqFMWkL1mjku7riD97_4F9C6qd7x4Sqgfq2TucYPQyRph3HDD3eSXOSroRXpTgQXaWnja4_zsHrSjbknC_68_2KaWN511pAPJc3Z8fYIVc3j6Xi-3ScglE0oi3BjBibGF0w1AvAEAu/s320/20090630+011.JPG" border="0" /></a> Late departure out of Dutch Harbor because of fog, fog, fog. Started out sailing on two hour tack which turned into 4 hours direct motoring to get to Cuttyhunk Island before sun down. To late for ice cream! Some of the crew decided to abandon ship and go hiking. See pictures. <div><div></div><div></div><div>Woke up to thunder and lightening which after much discussion turned into a immediate departure to beat the storms to Red Brook Harbor, Cape Code. Going to Red Brook to wait out the tide for transit of the Cape Code Canal. Decided to do laundry and found out the dryers were broken. So tomorrow we go to town to dry close before an 11 am departure.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5T48ev6pbmcvQv3qdgKnVEVMNi_qJAebhYj0O_UI8kogcCfV9BPzc6wFg-RfzgTlknNal_hyphenhyphenE44M6GgCnYQiEYeqmIEQuxN6AnKhquhTzvsX5roPYm9k0ggfm3-yscwCWEx-wBv1EIio/s1600-h/20090701+009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353679335167638754" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5T48ev6pbmcvQv3qdgKnVEVMNi_qJAebhYj0O_UI8kogcCfV9BPzc6wFg-RfzgTlknNal_hyphenhyphenE44M6GgCnYQiEYeqmIEQuxN6AnKhquhTzvsX5roPYm9k0ggfm3-yscwCWEx-wBv1EIio/s320/20090701+009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Great sail for about 1 hour - becalmed for one hour motored for two.<br /><br />Had a great meal at the Kingman Yacht Center restaurant. (no pictures...)</div></div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-68722204921363854222009-06-29T22:21:00.014-04:002009-08-09T17:26:19.561-04:00A Picture Perfect Day<A href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehogT3VHHMaruXcU0YUC4E8c_1XOUvpFlpkfK7rlwyIiB5nfjL3U8kwXcYjv0kaWmltx5EQb7iYM0qEvkN4DipK3_O9A2bJpflwVxa6yuekRUuBfqDI-sPC_j539BwuPUFUEAkemwVy8W/s1600-h/2009+Maine+037.JPG"><IMG style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id=BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353160731872844994 border=0 alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehogT3VHHMaruXcU0YUC4E8c_1XOUvpFlpkfK7rlwyIiB5nfjL3U8kwXcYjv0kaWmltx5EQb7iYM0qEvkN4DipK3_O9A2bJpflwVxa6yuekRUuBfqDI-sPC_j539BwuPUFUEAkemwVy8W/s320/2009+Maine+037.JPG"></A> <br /><DIV><A href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTX7YALoVaGPO0M_1sMWzOPgpbHmSHTL0YdHa5V7SDRFjHp1whps49oP3eIPAIq6ys6ZBshMiV2akQ-JPoR-E0fy0HHKWWuxyr939SFgxiWQtGlKBY9_mdfvkrIkL8VsbvTN2U_A4z8U93/s1600-h/2009+Maine+011.JPG"><IMG style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 156px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 229px; CURSOR: hand" id=BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352945697324796466 border=0 alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTX7YALoVaGPO0M_1sMWzOPgpbHmSHTL0YdHa5V7SDRFjHp1whps49oP3eIPAIq6ys6ZBshMiV2akQ-JPoR-E0fy0HHKWWuxyr939SFgxiWQtGlKBY9_mdfvkrIkL8VsbvTN2U_A4z8U93/s320/2009+Maine+011.JPG"></A> Today was a fantastic day centered around the long planned helicopter photo shoot. Eight Island Packets headed out to Point Judith departing from Watch Hill promptly at 7:30. We arrived around 11:30 and greeted Cats Paw with a cannon blast. We arrived in time for everyone to have a leisurely lunch before rendezvousing for the photo shoot. We headed out around 12:15 and <A href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7HB0sx-KrxGSAwRWUaeDb4BFTi_HuxB6WuqC0w-eA4pM_wbcFdjqei-g7Xm5kJW_jPAf8-p3ocKKIJ2Ecc_Rp4ffdtXrBpuk9bFi4MuxG3bgNTK35j1ShYb45iEYKcDapypDjtuELRrS/s1600-h/2009+Maine+024.JPG"><IMG style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 173px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 184px; CURSOR: hand" id=BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352946521019895874 border=0 alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7HB0sx-KrxGSAwRWUaeDb4BFTi_HuxB6WuqC0w-eA4pM_wbcFdjqei-g7Xm5kJW_jPAf8-p3ocKKIJ2Ecc_Rp4ffdtXrBpuk9bFi4MuxG3bgNTK35j1ShYb45iEYKcDapypDjtuELRrS/s320/2009+Maine+024.JPG"></A>Mark arrived with the photographer around 1PM. Everything went picture perfect and we have over 500 photo's to memorialize the day. This is a video of our quiet ride to Dutch Harbor on Jamestown Island to have dinner with the gang. We spent the night at Dutch Harbor on a mooring provided by Catspaw and Thiller the cat.<A href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXwtwQiKEYCZYoQSNbRC-a7-9OKb3LX-vBkvoJKZeBd3ZBP0Ew54uAE8cOdPmD-CXCPtale2tYXk2dnFT1jbIaOv-G4Sj95RJiH9eEbnhvtlmmt5H6PVH6VTPezcUArbIfZwq03f5eAvX/s1600-h/Tiller+of+Catspaw+003.JPG"><IMG style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id=BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353121601313653058 border=0 alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXwtwQiKEYCZYoQSNbRC-a7-9OKb3LX-vBkvoJKZeBd3ZBP0Ew54uAE8cOdPmD-CXCPtale2tYXk2dnFT1jbIaOv-G4Sj95RJiH9eEbnhvtlmmt5H6PVH6VTPezcUArbIfZwq03f5eAvX/s320/Tiller+of+Catspaw+003.JPG"></A></DIV><br /><OBJECT id=BLOG_video-93323c00ecf3027f class=BLOG_video_class width=320 height=266 contentId="93323c00ecf3027f"></OBJECT>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-46848928860897113392009-06-28T20:32:00.010-04:002009-08-09T19:05:03.525-04:00Sunday at Watch Hill<A href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLsr-rrVTqOsyU8SP6A7a6xllgOuItbRksIXO1wzAQouk5U5MzLYPqOvLqgVfmwhCthLlO6t1mWeljoaZOYl4oR3sU6k6qfJj0hM2yh7jAJtrsgsTXeEAVpFZvRtRRLzyE8gC4UqVhNouw/s1600-h/June2008-June2009+149.JPG"><IMG style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id=BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352545337601311554 border=0 alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLsr-rrVTqOsyU8SP6A7a6xllgOuItbRksIXO1wzAQouk5U5MzLYPqOvLqgVfmwhCthLlO6t1mWeljoaZOYl4oR3sU6k6qfJj0hM2yh7jAJtrsgsTXeEAVpFZvRtRRLzyE8gC4UqVhNouw/s200/June2008-June2009+149.JPG"></A> What a day a dingy makes! We spent our day testing the power of the dingy. Alaine tested her driving skills and it was fun to have wet bottoms -- thank goodness our clothes were quick to dry. Today was a day to find the Verizon store in Westerly and to our 'surprise' it was closed - go figure. So, we went to pick up a few additional provisions and motored back to Watch Hill. We walked around Watch Hill and went to the lighthouse and then spent some time admiring the merry go-around. <br /><br /><br /><OBJECT id=BLOG_video-bf6b3cc0bb8ca710 class=BLOG_video_class width=320 height=266 contentId="bf6b3cc0bb8ca710"></OBJECT><br /><br /><br />Alaine showed her bartending skills and made coffee martini's for us - what a wonderful dessert. I think we are hooked. The whole gang got together on the IP40 Surprise and outlined the plan for tomorrow's photo shoot at Point Judith. We depart on Monday at 7:30 AM and head for that destination. Not quite sure what the specific plans are after the photo shoot and hope we will head off to Newport for a wonderful dinner there on Monday night.Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-80402308724284497022009-06-27T18:58:00.003-04:002009-08-22T09:50:24.392-04:00Starting Our Maine VoyageWe started our day with breakfast at the Marlborough Family Bakery and a great conversation with Georgette Goodale (owner of Marlborough Bakery). We met Alaine (Jim's daughter) at Pier 65 who is joining us for the 3 weeks. The boat is stocked, the tanks are full and we motored from Pier 65 to Watch Hill to rendezvous with 6 IP's from the south. The plan for tomorrow is to simply relax, walk into town and do absolutely nothing. We will all venture out on Monday to head to Port Judith where we will meet with other IP's for a helicopter aerial photo opt. <br /><br />Dinner tonight was catered by Georgette and consisted of grilled chicken, bow tie pasta and wheat bread topped off by wine.<br /><br />It is so much fun to see old friends and meet new friends and we are looking forward to great adventures over the next few weeks.Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-88192676267290716702009-04-12T17:57:00.004-04:002009-04-12T18:13:21.273-04:00THE START OF OUR 2009 SAILING SEASONThe remainder of 2008 was spent cruising the local waters of Fishers Island sound, Long Island sound and Block Island sound. The winter was spent doing all of the typical things <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sailors</span> do during the winter - getting the small repairs scheduled and planning for the next adventure.<br /><br />After what seems like a never ending winter, we are looking forward to the 2009 season in which another voyage to the coast of Maine is being planned.Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-17767039076892529922008-07-15T19:21:00.001-04:002008-07-15T19:21:50.958-04:00SOLAR POWER FOR WIND RUNNERThe final connections of phase one were made today. Wind Runner now<br>has two 130 watt solar panels, and a maximum power point controller,<br>installed and operating well. Once the switch was thrown, over<br>fourteen amps of free power was coming from the Sun. Some went to the<br>refrigerator. Some went to lights. A little was left for the<br>batteries.<p>Soon phase two will be complete. A third 130 watt panel is being<br>added. Wind Runner will likely be able to avoid starting an engine<br>when out on the hook.Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-43529175297297330882008-07-03T05:50:00.004-04:002008-07-03T05:59:05.601-04:00NEW WATER SYSTEMThe water problems are solved! Spring-like water is now available on Wind Runner. <p>The parts of the new system: <p>NEW SELECTOR VALVE <p>Manually operated without tools. Selects whether the pump picks up water from the water tank or from another source. Allows antifreeze or a light bleach or cleaning solution to be easily flushed through the water system plumbing, without needing to have that fluid put into the water tank. <p><br />NEW PRIMARY INLET FILTER <p>Captures most of the contaminant in the water or other fluid being moved by the pump. This filter may fill often in the next many weeks. Over time it will fill less often, as long as a carbon filter is always used to remove chlorine from the water placed in the water tank. This filter is installed opposite from normal, regarding direction of flow. This orientation significantly increases the contaminant holding capacity. <p><br />NEW SECONDARY INLET FILTER <p>Captures additional contaminant in the water or other fluid being moved by the pump, if any passes through the primary filter. This filter is installed in the orientation the manufacturer recommends. It has limited contaminant holding capacity in this orientation, but it may filter contaminant more effectively. <p><br />NEW VARIABLE SPEED PUMP 4.0 GPM AT 50 PSIG. <p>This is the pump that was installed in the middle of the ocean. Moves water or other fluid without the need for an accumulator tank. With it water flow will start immediately after a water fixture is turned on, but then flow will decay for a short period. Full flow will resume quickly when the pump controller senses water use. This pump is a smallish pump for the number of water fixtures on the boat, but it should serve nicely with only two normally on board. The variable speed pump in spares provides 5.7 gpm at 60 psig. This pump may get installed, but the installed pump will be used for a while to allow the system to get squeaky clean over the next many voyages. Then the larger pump will have the greatest chance of lasting forever, having to deal with only normal contaminant loads. <p><br />NEW DRINKING WATER ELEMENT <p>Removes fine solid particles and other nasties, if there are any. Keeping this element serviced should mean the water on Wind Runner will nearly duplicate bottled drinking water. <p><p>With this new water system the tank should clean up well, just by using water on the boat. Then the water system should operate clean and trouble free with very little maintenance. Changing the drinking water element, and cleaning the primary inlet filter, should be the only maintenance necessary. The secondary inlet filter may need minor attention. No tools are necessary to service the new water system, other than to fix a leak if one happens to appear.</p>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082051432154437519.post-74996933963433612482008-07-01T06:36:00.002-04:002008-07-01T06:42:48.167-04:00OVER THE TOPWind Runner is a very nice boat kept very nice! But there are some things that are over the top. Here you can see Jim has taken the boat home, an hour inland, to wash and wax and shine it up:<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217992953200851474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZNC33IO8Ar2NS_cPrByBb3zhQtxcg0r5Jb6FE0RQ2ywsjcLkGsR1GgcCKsdmy3d3uh0KcEHu0R_yXOyYC4HaFj1JC-DOzu-PL464J5rWzktOPb8Mju6vSmyfyrXbAqZbUQlDXlNchDaK/s400/WIND+RUNNER.gif" border="0" /><br />(Actually, the satellite transponder was removed for shipment back to iboattrack. Iboattrack doesn't need no stinking UPS tracking number.)<br /><div></div>Wind Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328491914003470790noreply@blogger.com0