*image of the stars* Alcane and I met on a fateful many years ago… *image wavers into classroom with professor lecturing* Alcane sat a few rows in front of me in a computer class. On that day we were learning how to remotely take control of other student’s computers. Already knowing the material, I figured
Some good wind today!
Alcane and I took the boat out this afternoon as an escape from a hectic and crazy day. Zippey is getting a lot of growth along her bottom. I am still frustrated that no ablative was put on the bottom when I had her painted. I was told first that soft ablative was going on,
Moving the boat to Seattle
Today was the day! After waiting many months zzZippety Doo Dah has finally moved to Seattle’s Elliot Bay Marina :). Zippey has been moored in Bremerton, WA since I purchased the boat in Everett, WA and sailed her down. Zippey is not only my first boat, I also learned to sail on her. The Sinclair
First outing of the year – Testing the new Yamaha 8hp outboard
The last log entry noted that I had purchased a new motor for Zippey. I am happy to say that one week later I had a chance to clean up the boat, mount the motor, and take Zippey out for her first sail of the year. Interesting note: Upon arrival at the marina I noticed
Finally! Time to sail again!
January 12ish of 2012 proved that not only is the old adage that women are bad luck on boats a real thing, boats are also highly jealous. “What the heck are you talking about Ben?” That was the last time I used my sailboat, not through my own desires. As you know I love sailing