Monthly Archives: July 2026

The Beast, and the Beauty.

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Bill Kinney

Yesterday afternoon we were at anchor off Reedy Island in the Delaware, waiting for the passage of a cold front before we continued down the river toward Delaware Bay. What looked very dramatic on the approach wasn’t too bad in … Continue reading →

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Reedy Island Anchorage

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Bill Kinney

It is difficult to time the tides on the Delaware River, the Chesapeake & Delaware canal, and the Chesapeake Bay so that you can easier make the trip in one go on a slow boat. So it is nice to … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Bill Kinney

After what seems like two forevers, this morning we finally dropped dock lines in Annapolis, and started moving again. We got the doctors done with, and our engine work done, and now we can finally get out to play. We … Continue reading →

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When You Have Got to Move NOW!

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Bill Kinney

Yesterday a violent summer thunderstorm tore through the harbor in Rockland, Maine with wind gusts reported at 70 knots. That in and of itself is enough to give a sailor palpitations, but what happened as a result was even scarier. … Continue reading →

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Another Odd Boatyard Find

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Bill Kinney

Just wandering the boatyard I found something unusual, and–to me–a bit scary. On a trailer, a pair of 12 foot long marine drones. This is a Ghostworks MUT by Ghostworks Marine out of Michigan. Obviously marine drones have been in … Continue reading →

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