There once was a fellow named Ted, Who had lost all the boats in his shed, With the Sharpies all gone, It was time to move on, Now he’s living in Freedom, instead. A little context for this one is in order. We were working away on deck last week when I noticed a couple wandering around the boa...

Hubby needs something, quick, from below. So I dash down the ladder, not slow, Then I trip on a door That he left on the floor, “Here’s your tool, but I’ve broken my toe!”...

All the houses are decked out in light, Spreading warm, festive cheer through the night, But our Flutterby strand, Is strung up just as planned, On the inside — so selfish, but bright! Yesterday, we installed 32 feet of 12V “warm white” LED rope light in Flutterby as our primary ca...

It was crowded, and parking was tight, When we drove into Beaufort last night, There were Santas and sleighs, And a lighthouse with rays, And the Gilligan crew was a sight. But our friends from Quebec on the pier, Say they’re lacking in holiday cheer. “The parade is quite nice, “Bu...

I was down by the water last week, When I heard a marine mammal speak, Yes, a dolphin came near, And he spoke really clear, But I just cannot translate his squeak. This really happened to me! I think he was saying something about “Launch that boat and come play with us.” Or maybe, “...

There once was a fellow named Dan, Who lived on a boat on jackstands. “She leaks like a sieve, But it’s no way to live, I would much rather float, if I can.” Our neighbor, Dan, has been launched twice and subsequently pulled out. Somehow, he keeps a cheerful attitude, despite the d...

In my Bareboat Cruising Class post from a few days back, I promised a followup post about the boat itself. This is that post, along with some general travel notes. The Boat Salaway was a Moorings 494. In any other context, it would be better known as a Jeanneau Sun Oddessy 49.4. She was a good boat ...

There once was a fellow named Larry, Who, when asked if he’s happy, says, “Very!” After many a year, His old high school dear, Has accepted his offer to marry. == Larry is one of my favorite guys here at Bock Marine, and he’s just returned from his honeymoon. Congratulations ...

I have offered the white bunny suit, A bite of some nice, tasty fruit, But in order to grind, His whole mouth is behind, Plexiglass, so the question is moot. === Says Barry, “I love my 3M 6800 respirator!”...

Candace and I just returned from the Colgate Offshore-Sailing school’s live aboard cruising class out of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. This was a weeklong class on bareboat cruising on a 40 to 50 ft sailboat. This post is about the class itself–I will post more on the boat and t...