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I Love My Head

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Michael Scott

The head on a boat is the toilet for you folks that live on land.  In the old days, when the world was being discovered, there was a small grate platform under the bow sprit known as the beakhead.  That area was … Continue reading →

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Major Decision

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Michael Scott

When we decided to go back to living on the water we made ourselves a promise, to never let a schedule dictate when we would set sail.  We almost broke that promise.  Weather is what we all live by,  we sail … 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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Shower Aboard

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Michael Scott

.We have been sitting in slip at the marina for ten weeks now. Mike and I have been going over the boats mechanical systems getting it ready for the trip. The first thing I explained was how a marine head … Continue reading →

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Sweat’n’Polish

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Michael Scott

24-07.48 North  110-20.75 West The days have cooled down into the mid 90’s so Shannon is going to town on the varnish.  We are in dire need of sanding and varnishing.  That nice shinny coat does more than just look … Continue reading →

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Halcyon

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Michael Scott

24-07.48 North  110-20.75 West The new boat will be named Halcyon.  It is the name given in the Greek fables to the Kingfisher that can calm the seas to lay her eggs on the surface of the ocean.  Halcyon is … Continue reading →

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