Author Archives: Bill Kinney

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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Killing time…

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Bill Kinney

Since our reserved slip in Charleston won’t be ready for us for another 36 hours, we spent today offshore South Carolina with our favorite time killing pastime: fishing. I was anxious to experiment with new gear and techniques, and we … Continue reading →

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Much faster

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Bill Kinney

Time 12APR2019, 12:15 local Latitude N 29° 16.7’ Longitude W 80° 01.7’ Weather: SE, 16, gusting 18. Scattered clouds Course: 004°M Speed: 10.1 knots Water temperature: 81.5°F Nautical miles from Port Everglades: 190nm Nautical miles to Charleston Seabuoy: 203nm After … Continue reading →

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Northbound

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Bill Kinney

Time 11APR2019, 19:00 local Latitude N 26° 43.8’ Longitude W 79° 50.3’ Weather: SE, 8, gusting 10. Clear Course: 004°M Speed: 6.4 knots Water temperature: 81.2°F Nautical miles from Port Everglades: 41nm Nautical miles to Charleston Seabuoy: 352nm We left … Continue reading →

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Back Where We Belong

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Bill Kinney

We left the Lauderdale Marine Center docks this morning, and made our way down the New River, which is always a fairly short, and complex journey through a narrow and congested waterway. We are now anchored in South Lake, Hollywood, … Continue reading →

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Back in the USA

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Bill Kinney

After our crazy weather experience at anchor a few days ago, we had a delightful sail back to the coast of Florida. For several months we have been sailing INTO the prevailing wind, and getting the chance to sail downwind … Continue reading →

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Oh Wow!

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Bill Kinney

We hunkered down in this small and protected harbor because we knew “weather” was coming. Royal Island Harbor is small, roughly 1 mile from east to west and a quarter that north to south, and closed in except for a … Continue reading →

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Famous Neighbors…

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Bill Kinney

We are anchored off of Spanish Wells in Royal Island Harbor. This is a tiny little bay that is unusual in this area of the Bahamas because it is an anchorage with excellent protection from wind and waves from all … Continue reading →

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