Sunday, December 25, 2011
Compass Complete
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Compass Refill
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Another Project
Monday, December 05, 2011
Boom
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Electric Furler!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
New Motor Installation
Friday, November 18, 2011
Furling Motor Parts
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
New Hardware
Monday, November 14, 2011
Furling Motor Fixes
In the picture above (top), notice that the long case bolts are eroded near the end. This is the part of the bolt that was exposed to water. These bolts are nearly at the failure point.
I have received two recommendations with regard to the moisture
problem in the furling motor: use silicone to seal the recessed area
around the head of the two case bolts (the long bolts that hold the motor
together), and drill weep holes at the bottom of the motor (in the end
plate that holds the brushes) to allow any water to drip out.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
In Mast Furling Motor Repair
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Autopilot Voltage Follow-up (4)
Autopilot Voltage Follow-up (2)
Autopilot Voltage Follow-up
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Sunday, November 06, 2011
Downrigging 2
Monday, October 31, 2011
Downrigging
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
End of the Season
15+ knots of breeze and warm, with our friends Eveleen and Eric
onboard. Now we begin the process of putting the boat away for the
winter.
Monday, August 29, 2011
After the Storm
throughout the storm, with only some flickering of the lights. We were lucky. Several of our friends had trees down on their houses and cars.
One of our friend's boat was hit by a falling tree... We saw damage in
Spa Creek to a boat on a mooring that was raked by another boat
dragging anchor during the night. It's hard to believe that someone
would just throw a single anchor and abandon their boat to the
elements.
Our preparation was good, but honestly, we were lucky. The track of
the hurricane caused us to only see north winds, which prevented any
tidal surge and flooding. We didn't have to even adjust a line during
the storm.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Silence is Fine
damaged in our marina. We are very grateful!
Winds are decreasing
House is OK, going to check on Silence this morning.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Fifties
OK at the house, hope all is well with Silence.
Over 40 knots
Now it begins...
Rainy Saturday
Wind Shift
Preparations Complete
Friday, August 26, 2011
Saturday Night's Weather
TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED. N WINDS 40 TO
50 KT. WAVES 6 FT. A CHANCE OF TSTMS IN THE EVENING. SHOWERS. VSBY
1 NM OR LESS.
Hurricane Irene
goes easy on us this weekend.
Monday, August 01, 2011
Eggemoggin Reach
knots and flat water makes for fast sailing!
Saturday, June 04, 2011
Annapolis
spouses are here to greet us, and we aren enjoying a nice long lunch
and a drink or two. This has been an excellent adventure! Thanks to
all of you who have followed our voyage. Ask us for a sea story the
next time you see us.
Chesapeake Beach
Patuxent
There are a lot of sailboats heading south, probably the Annapolis to
Bermuda race fleet. All is quiet now that they are past.
Friday, June 03, 2011
Heading North
are now heading north, motorsailing our way to Annapolis.
Little Creek
Little Creek for fuel, and to retrieve our jib halyard from the top of
the mast. On our approach we were passed by a submarine and a
helicopter carrier. Indian Summer is pleased to be back in her home
waters.
Chesapeake
the Chesapeake. We are sailing at 7 knots, enjoying a sunny morning.
Thursday, June 02, 2011
One last time
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
success
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
June 1
Monday, May 30, 2011
departure
Preparing for Departure
customs dock. The dinghy is stowed and ready to go to sea. Dan will
join us at the Customs dock.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Nightfall
Chicken Tetrazini; kudos to Susan for that). The temperature is
pleasant and there is a gentle breeze blowing from the northeast. The
weather charts show mostly light winds for the next few days, so we
are crossing our fingers for enough breeze to propel the boat without
the engine. We are planning to depart in the late afternoon tomorrow.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
My Bags are Packed
Monday, May 23, 2011
Week in Bermuda
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Bermuda
excellent sail, and the crew is well. Some of the crew began touring
the island by scooter this afternoon. They will all rendezvous for
dinner at 7:00 this evening. Congratulations to Len and his crew on a
very successful voyage!
Bermuda Weather Today
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Getting Close
great sail, making 7-9 knots with a good breeze. They expect to arrive
tomorrow, mid-day.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Whale Ho!
Indian Summer is currently about 300 miles out from Bermuda and expects to arrive mid-day on Sunday. Her current position is 34 55 N, 69 10 W.
The watermaker on board has stopped working, so the crew is conserving water. All of the crew is doing well.
Spinnaker
hard for him to hear me. Indian Summer is doing well, making 8 knots
under spinnaker. There is some weather coming from astern, so the crew
is about to strike the spinnaker.
Quiet in the Atlantic
the sea buoys that are reporting. Len is probably wishing for more
breeze. The forecast is for 10 to 15 knots from the SW today, which is
a good direction for the course of Indian Summer. They should be
beyond the Gulfstream by their next report.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
In the Gulfstream
Offshore Weather
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Light Winds
Out to Sea
Norfolk and Hail
Nearing Norfolk
out from Little Creek, their refueling stop near the mouth of the
Chesapeake Bay. They have been motoring a lot today, so topping off is
a smart move. They expect to be finished refueling around 5 PM.
Conditions in the ocean are 10 knots from the S to SE, seas 4 feet,
very benign conditions for Indian Summer. Len also explained that
their problem last night was a blown fuse, which they replaced and
have had no problems since.
Indian Summer - Day 1
"Set sail about on time. Got as far as Annapolis and had to have a
repair done. Long story for later. Left Annapolis 11:00 pm. Sailed and
motored all night (not bad) we are averaging about 8kts. We just
crossed the mouth of Potomac."
We plan to test our SSB radio contact this evening at 6:00 PM.
Nothing to Report
reconsidering whether to leave then, or wait until this morning. I
haven't heard from Indian Summer yet on their actual departure time.
Stay tuned for more information later today. The winds forecast for
today are light, 10 knots from the SE on the Chesapeake.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Departure Tomorrow
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Indian Summer
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The Voyage of Indian Summer
Summer" on their outbound trip to Bermuda. I will be aboard for the
return trip, back to Annapolis, the first week of June, so watch for
updates here for that trip as well. We will be staying in touch via
SSB, once a day at 6:00 PM EDT, so updates will come shortly after
that time each day.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Sails are Bent
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Failed Sheave
Friday, April 29, 2011
Silence will Float Today!
Let the season begin!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Bermuda
of May aboard "Indian Summer". Looking forward to being at sea again!