Lake Pepin Flood Level
I thought I would post the Lake Pepin flood level analysis, Lake Pepin is of course also known as Mississippi River, Pool Number 4. The water level gauge is right next to the Lake City Marina, so it is perfect for knowing what our sailboat is experiencing with almost...
Irwin 28 For Sale
So I was over at one of my favorite blogs, Sail Far Live Free, and I see they are looking to sell their sailboat and move up to a larger vessel to accommodate their families needs. Congratulations! Here is wishing you well and maybe a little more exposure for...
1980 Cal 39
I don't know how many of you read the magazine, Good Old Boat, but the featured boat review this month was on a 1980 Cal 39 that goes by the name of Boomerang. Well I spotted her for sale on Yachtworld this morning! She looks like she's in pretty good shape from the...
Sailing to Pepin
Last summer we took a trip to Pepin, WI aboard our Islander 28, Aurion. We had a great sail for the last 3 miles or so when the wind piped up a bit. When sailing to Pepin from Lake City, if the wind is blowing from the southeast, you can sail almost direct there and...
Pic of the Day
This pic was submitted by one our faithful, nay, super faithful readers yesterday. If I am correct, the photo was taken by her daughter somewhere near Istanbul. I am also pretty sure she said is was taken with her iPhone. I think it is a totally cool photo!
Zodiac Zoom 310
Well it looks like it is going to be a late spring here in Minnesota, but we do have something new to look forward too when the ice finally bids farewell. We picked up a new inflatable from Defender Marine during their annual warehouse sale. Yea! We are replacing Ole...