Bashed Up Backfin
We moved Backfin to her new spot at Fairwinds Marina the beginning of the summer and unfortunately she’s largely been …
Boats
I love boats
If that statement isn’t dripping with sarcasm then you just don’t know me. I checked on the boat the other …
4th of July 2022
How is it already 4th of July weekend? Didn’t the summer just start last week? Holy smokes things are flying …
Dog Days of Summer
August is that month that really seems to slow down. The heat forces us to consider outdoor activities more carefully …
Time at the wheel
Ryder has steered all manor of vehicles in his 6 years so far but usually its while the boat is …
Why I Hate Boats Chronicle, Issue 57 – Continued
My sweat fest thankfully had a happy ending although it took a lot longer to get there than I would …
Why I Hate Boats Chronicle, Issue 57
Arrive at boat, all good. Load tools in. Turn on AC for a 10% relief factor from the oppressive heat …
Liberty
Lois’ powerboat, a Donzi Z23, had been at Columbia Island Marina for probably close to 15 years where she and …
2019 North American Championships
I had planned on doing a write up for this year’s NA’s, but since my skipper Bob wrote this for …
Dirty Jobs
Some jobs are dirty, just plain dirty. Like cleaning the sink trap (ok, I can deal with that), baby puke …
Boat Ride!
We finally had some time to head out on the work boat. Ryder and I got the boat out Saturday …
Fly-by
Each year during the Navy Academy Commencement Week, the Blue Angels perform and air show over the Severn River. We …
Boat Nerd
This all started over the winter when Lois wanted to put electric winches on Backfin. My time has been extremely …
NOOD 2018
Early May each year marks the beginning of the racing season in Annapolis and its kicked off by the National …
Spring Cleaning
Not all aspects of spring cleaning need to be drab and boring. Especially when you’re 3.