Author Archives: ahoytim

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I’m stopping in Atlantic City for some sleep, staging for next hop to NYC or Sandy Hook. Casino’s light the anchorage… and i got a free DJ last night. I think i’ll stay aboard. NO SLEEP ‘TILL BROOKLYN!!!

Refuge and shelter are often inconveniently short.Shortly after taking up shelter behind Cape Henlopen the forecast predicted strong winds from North at midnight, my once protected anchorage was about to get rough.This made for a descision late yesterday to “bug … Continue reading →

A 36 hour passage North started tamely and ended in a bit of a romp.I’ve had a good meal and a good sleepSafe and sound at anchor in Cape Henlopen

Preparing for another ocean passage I waited on conditions to improve in Norfolk… a busy military port.

I left Elisabeth City for Norfolk VA.In the ICW… Dismal Swamp canal.I need to watch overhead, there is only clearance for my 45′ rig in the centre, one mistake… and there’s tree limbs crashing onto deck.Waiting for locks here is … Continue reading →

SV Eleanor Tarr’s homeport is Peterborough Canada.If she has a second homeport, it’s Oriental, North Carolina.An emotionaly, and stratigicaly, significant port for my family, and myself…and home to our much beloved friends of more than a decade. These sweet people … Continue reading →

A couple bouncy days at sea, and a wander up the ICW, myself and the good vessel Eleanor Tarr are in Georgetown SC. The ship performed well, averaging 5knts +. The skipper felt a little churned, and green.Very decent winds, … Continue reading →

Through Jacksonville and down the river. Ships, sand, tides and dolphins, just a thin ribbon of beach between the sea… and me

Safe at anchor! Julington Creek has been a snug spot to spend a blow. Conditions look to be improving in the next 12-24 hrs.