Monthly Archives: March 2011

First Cruise / Burial At Sea

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Michael Scott

Our first sea trial was an emotional mixed bag to say the least.  We had looked forward to getting underway for over a year and worked on the boat for eight months only to make the first run with out a … Continue reading →

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A Hole In The Boat

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Michael Scott

Shannon wanted to find a small dog to serve as a friend for our Lab.  She found one that had been abandoned along a central Florida roadside.  I’ve never had a small dog and didn’t want something yiping day and night.  … Continue reading →

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Down And Out For The Count

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Michael Scott

I forgot the lessons I learned last summer.  I worked too long in the mid day heat on Sunday and spent today on my back trying to get enough fluids back in my body to think and function again.  This … Continue reading →

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Sailing School

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Michael Scott

A lot of people have been on sail boats and enjoyed gliding across the bay or lake.  Halcyon is getting ready to take on something entirely different.  We will plow through two thousand miles of Pacific Ocean and another thousand … Continue reading →

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A View From The Top

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Michael Scott

63 feet off the water looking down at the littered deck as work progresses on Halcyon.  We are near the finish of the refit.  Mike took this shot while he was replacing a block at the head of the main … Continue reading →

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