Author Archives: Bill Kinney

Heading on…

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Bill Kinney

Our time in DC is now past.  Early this morning we dropped lines, and powered back down the Potomac.  Our destination is Annapolis, in another two or three days. Highlights in DC were visits with local friends, and the visit … Continue reading →

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A Capital Idea

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Bill Kinney

Coming up to Washington DC has proven to be a great side trip. The marina is right in the middle of one of DC’s newest growth neighborhoods, and is just a few minutes walk from the National Mall. Five minutes … Continue reading →

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Welcome to DC!

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Bill Kinney

Today we set a record for the greatest number of miles we have ever done in Harmonie, nonstop, under engine. About 75 nautical miles from our anchorage near the mouth of the Potomac, up to downtown Washington, DC. There are … Continue reading →

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More Great Stuff

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Bill Kinney

It’s time once again to update our list of really cool stuff for a cruising sailboat. All these are things we love, and most of them we use every day. If you buy them through the links here we get … Continue reading →

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You know you are almost to the Chesapeake when…

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Bill Kinney

The first real sign that you are approaching Cape Henry at the mouth of the Chesapeake is when the cloud of insects descends on the boat. Some are interesting, and beautiful, like this large dragonfly: Unfortunately, the largest number of … Continue reading →

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Filling the freezer

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Bill Kinney

Our passage north was interrupted a couple times today by stops to see if we could put more fish in the freezer. As the sun was coming up, Karen was in bed asleep after her night watch. The winds were … Continue reading →

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Fishing day

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Bill Kinney

The morning started calm and clear. We got underway from Charleston at the turn of the tide, and motored east, toward the fishing grounds. My objective was to basically try a repeat of what we did last week and see … Continue reading →

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Weather Delay

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Bill Kinney

We are here in Charleston still enjoying being tourists while we wait for the next serious weather to pass. A strong cold front approaches and is due to pass through the area this afternoon with strong winds, rain, thunderstorms, and … Continue reading →

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Charleston Walk-about

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Bill Kinney

We strolled around Charleston’s delightful downtown yesterday. Beautiful architecture, beautiful gardens. Busy, like a city should be, but not insanely so. A nice place to visit. Now, in mid-April, the weather is absolutely delightful. A visit in the heat and … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Charleston!

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Bill Kinney

We came into Charleston Harbor yesterday afternoon when it looked like the weather would make a stay offshore less comfortable than we desired. Since our slip was still occupied, we anchored just north of James Island for the night. Very … Continue reading →

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