We need a fair amount of office space, as we are often at work when while we are cruising. (Although it is better to just cruise!)
Posted by Steve Dashew (October 19, 2011) | Comments (0)
A New Paradigm for Cruising
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Nav Station / Bridge Layout
The layout of the saloon is developed around the concept that we primarily passage with just two of us aboard, and we prefer that watch keeping, working in the galley, and just plain hanging out occur in the same area.
Posted by Steve Dashew (October 19, 2011) | Comments (2)
Cruising The Florida Keys Slide Show
Posted by Steve Dashew (May 10, 2011) | Comments (8)
FPB 64 Slide Show Recap
The slide show above is a recap of all the FPB 64 images we have in various slide shows. It combines sea trial photos, interior, and construction details, in one giant show, 370 images long. As always, pressing the letter “F” while playing the s how will bring you the full screen versions.
Posted by Steve Dashew (April 5, 2011) | Comments (2)
FPB 64-3 Video #3 and #4 – More Play In A Gale
While the Arizona Wildcats were thrashing Duke in basketball, we were out in the remnants of another New Zealand gale with Iron Lady. For company there were eighteen visitors from around the world (three parties of six). It had been blowing from the east for two days, so as you might imagine, the combination of shoaling bottom, reflected waves, and river mouth currents made for an interesting mix.
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Posted by Steve Dashew (March 25, 2011) | Comments (8)
Iron Lady Sea Trial Video #2
While we were busy marveling at how well Iron Lady handled the previously mentioned vigorous sea state, her owner, Pete Rossin, shot a couple of minutes of video.
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Posted by Steve Dashew (March 23, 2011) | Comments (4)
FPB 64-3 Iron Lady Sea Trial Video #1
We have been studying the motion of FPB64-3, Iron Lady, with an eye on what we are doing with the FPB 112. The difference uphill, between this and the previous 64s which do not have the swim step extension gives us some wonderful data. We shall shortly see how this works for ourselves, but for now we have to be content with video.
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Posted by Steve Dashew (March 17, 2011) | Comments (6)
Wind Horse 2010 ARC Crossing Slide Show
Freed from tyranny of a slow and expensive Internet connection at sea and now with serious speed in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia, we have uploaded some of our favorite photos of the last two weeks.
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Posted by Steve Dashew (December 4, 2010) | Comments (3)
2010 Favorite Photos
Another collection of photos for your viewing pleasure.
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Posted by Steve Dashew (November 30, 2010) | Comments (0)
Barcelona Slide Tour
It is the middle of the week and we are getting caught up. We had time last night to put together what follows on our favorite Mediterranean city.
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Posted by Steve Dashew (October 20, 2010) | Comments (0)
Favorite Photos From Around the Cruising World.
We’ve got six slide shows (with more to come) from our favorite cruising areas. Check back often as we will be adding additional slide shows in the future.
Svalbard, at the top of the world between Arctic Norway and Greenland, is a magical island group. Glaciers, polar bears, walrus, and the Arctic ice pack at 80 degrees north can be experienced by clicking here .
On the other hand there the Bahama Islands. Friendly locals, warm water, and beautiful beaches are the norm here .
Which country has the longest coastline on the planet, wonderful cruising infrastructure, and breathtaking scenery? Click here to cruise Norway with us .
The west coast of Mexico’s Baja California and the Sea of Cortez offer spectacular cruising, great whale watching, and birding. To find out for yourself what these areas are like click here .
Canada’s east coast starting with Nova Scotia offers a unique blend of friendly locals, isolated anchorages, and lovely surroundings. Spend time with us in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Labrador by clicking here .
Interested in the tropical Pacific? Check out the lovely islands of Fiji and Fanning here.
Posted by Steve Dashew (December 30, 2009) | Comments (0)
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