Another Islander 36
Here is a beauty I found this morning. She is an 1975 Islander 36 listed on the Left Coast in Oceanside CA. I really like the topside paint, it goes perfectly with the sailboats name, Cayenne. I wonder which came first? Hmmmm. Anyway, I've noticed that I keep...
Settee Cushion Replacement Part 2
So, the other day I came home from work and what do suppose was waiting for me?My package of foam from Rochford Supply with three brand new sheets of 3 x 22 x72 sheets of blissful comfort! So I will now regale my faithful readers with the saga of settee cushion...
Settee Cushion Replacement
Islander 28 - My seat hurts! So we've enjoyed our Islander 28 for two seasons now and for our third season we thought it would be nice to replace the foam cushions in our settees. The fact is the settees are also where I do my sleeping in the hot summer months while...
A New Direction – Vendor Listings
Perhaps you might have noticed that there is something different about good old Boat de Jour as of late. Besides the new look, lots of eye candy, and hopefully better navigation around the site I have decided to add a Vendor Listings page to help our fellow sailors...
World Tour Video
Excerpt from World Tour Stories. We are currently busy preparing the boat and soon setting sail for another continent so right now is not an option. We have some half done video recordings ready but haven't agreed on which direction to go as yet and as we aim for...
Current Temp
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Tomorrow’s Wind
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Current Wind
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Winter Solstice
Lake Pepin just south of the Marina break wall on a very chilly day. Shot at noon thirty on the first day of winter, still waiting for fin du monde, however. Happy Sailing!
Islander Yachts Apparel
Check out these great designs for the sailors on your Christmas list! Sailing apparel, mugs and more designed for the Islander 28 sailor. I designed these products knowing that other Islander 28 owners love their sailboats as much as we do and am sure you will love...