Burr!!! -27 Degrees Outside

It is 57 degrees warmer in our refrigerator than it is outside as I sit here and write this this morning. BURR!!! Tomorrow however, will find us basking in the relative warmth of summer dreams at the annual Minneapolis Boat Show. Yea! We get to take a mid-winter...

Old School Clinometer

When we first looked at our new Islander 28 we were happy to see it had what I call an old school clinometer. Unhappily, when we closed it had been taken out. Dang. Anyway, now I am on a quest to find a replacement and I’m not having much luck. Here is a picture of...

Breathing Life Anew.

Aurion breaths life anew into our lives, Aurion, by name, Aurion by gift. Our simple existence uplifted by a vessel of hope and aspirations. Aurion comes by way of chance and for eager and awaiting sailors, has brought forth a new chapter in their everyday lives....

At Long Last – We Have a Winner!

Amelia’s photo of HMS Bounty is declared the winner of the Tall Ship Photo Contest! Amelia’s photo captures the majestic nature of tall ships beautifully. All of her photo’s were taken during the “Parade of Sail.” I would like to thank Amelia for her entries and look...