Author Archives: Bill Kinney

10 Things that Belong on Every Boat–Part Two

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Bill Kinney

In my last post, 10 Things–Part One, I covered the books I thought belonged on every cruising sailboat. This time I get to some of the maintenance “goos and gunks” that are needed to keep a boat working well. All of … Continue reading →

Posted in Boat projects, Products We Like | 2 Comments

10 Things that Belong on Every Boat–Part One

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Bill Kinney

Karen suggested that I put together a list of the ten things I think every boat owner should have close to hand.  It is a bit of a challenge to keep it to only ten, but these are  things that … Continue reading →

Posted in Boat projects, Products We Like, Things to do. | 2 Comments

Projects and Boat Entertainment.

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Bill Kinney

We have been settled here into Annapolis getting maintenance, repair, and upgrade projects checked off the list as fast as we can, and also making time for browsing the Annapolis Sailboat show which is the big event in town this … Continue reading →

Posted in Underway | Leave a comment

Hurricanes: Run? Hide?

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Bill Kinney

The destructive power of this season’s hurricanes brings to mind the choices that many sailors have to make when a major storm is forecast to come their way.  Do you run to get away from the destructive power of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Underway | Leave a comment

Progress… slow and steady

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Bill Kinney

After many months without touching land, Harmonie is in a dock in Back Creek in Annapolis. I don’t need to tell anyone on the East Coast these days that the weather is hot and humid as the offshore hurricanes keep a … Continue reading →

Posted in Underway | 2 Comments

Solomons Island–again.

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Bill Kinney

We stopped here at Solomons Island last year, and again this time. One of the larger boating centers in the central part of the bay.  It is an appealing place to stop because it is one of the few places … Continue reading →

Posted in Underway | Leave a comment

The List

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Bill Kinney

I had written that we had projects that were planned for our time in Annapolis.  We postpone some non-urgent projects until we are in a major yachting center where a wide range of possible parts and support are available.  Nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Boat projects | 2 Comments

Inland Sailing

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Bill Kinney

We arrived within the hour of predicted at the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay… which is pretty impressive for three days of uncertainties with weather and currents.  The wind forecasts were quite accurate as far as direction and time go. … Continue reading →

Posted in Underway | Leave a comment

Sometimes You Just Have to Believe

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Bill Kinney

Time 0900 local Lat N 38° 12.9 Lon W 73° 26.7′ 135 miles Northeast of the entrance to Chesapeake Bay The weather forecasts and sailing models all agreed: Hold your course, stay offshore, it will change. Sure enough, that’s exactly … Continue reading →

Posted in Underway | Leave a comment

The Migration Continues

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Bill Kinney

Time 0900 local Lat N 39° 29.6′ Lon W 71° 43.3′ Yesterday morning we weighed anchor as the wind shifted toward the west, and we have been heading south since then. So far an uneventful trip. No exciting wildlife sightings, … Continue reading →

Posted in Underway | Leave a comment