by Eric Aaland | Nov 11, 2012 | News |
I just discovered this rather interesting feature of Google Maps. It is a way for us winter bound Minnesotans to do a little coral reef exploring from the comforts of our computer screen. There are quite a few different areas of the world you can explore using this...
by Eric Aaland | Oct 30, 2012 | Events, Photos, Tall Ships |
Tragedy struck yesterday in the early AM when the HMS Bounty floundered and was lost in Hurricane Sandy. As of this morning the Captain, Robin Walbridge, is still missing with one other crew member dead. All of the remaining 14 crew members were rescued from two life...
by Eric Aaland | Oct 28, 2012 | Aurion, Islander Yachts, Photos, Tales of the Sail |
It was a very sad and dreary weekend as we finished preparing our 1976 Islander 28, Aurion, for her her long winter snooze. This year as she sleeps the winter away she is resting near the shores of Lake Pepin so she can dream of summers to be. We had a fabulous summer...
by Eric Aaland | Oct 23, 2012 | Photos |
Our friends at Lake City Marina have sold their beautiful Kirie Elite 30s sailboat to some lucky sailors. We are very happy for them both. Now they have the enviable task of finding a new sailboat. I’ve been told they have already been out looking. The photo was...
by Eric Aaland | Oct 3, 2012 | Aurion, Events, Photos |
A Fall Photo Tour We took Aurion, our Islander 28 sailboat, out for a fall leafing last weekend, and what a beautiful weekend it was! We really lucked out on the weather, sunny skies, warm temperatures and just a bit of wind to get a little sailing in both Saturday...
