March 21, 2011
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IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN March 15, 2010
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It looks like maybe, just maybe winter is loosing its grip on us. This is only because the average temp is getting so hi that even though we are still running day time highs 10 degrees below average, it is getting warmer. Knowing that annual average temps only very by a small amount, we are going to have one hell of a hot summer. I digress.
Yesterday I went around with my roll of tape marking all the places that need touching up with varnish before I put on the annual coat of Bristol. As soon as I finish this I will go up and start sanding those spots and get the first coat of varnish put on. It may look beautiful when done, but I must admit I do look at the plastic bottle boats and envy their lack of need for heave bright work work.
It is nice when the power boater come roaring up with cameras at the read. I tell the mate to put on her best smile, its show time. Well I better get at it.
HEADING FOR TAMPA BAY December 28, 2007
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TUESDAY DAY 7 LONGBOAT KEY December 28, 2007
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The long awaited major front came through about 6 in the evening. It got noticeably colder for someone who had broke out the shorts and tee shirts. The wind blew through the night at 20+ knots and we discovered a new clanking noise. The roller-furled staysail is on a boom and its outhaul was banging all night against the boom. I was sleeping in the V berth and the noise sounded like it was coming from a boat beside us and I therefore did not get up to investigate. I discovered the true noise maker as we were coming into our anchorage at Longboat Key. I have tried a minor fix and have another idea if this does not eliminate the noise.
We decided to go off shore to the Tampa Bay entrance to avoid bridges. The seas were still about 4 feet and the wind was below 10 knots, which caused us to motor sail most of the way. In the afternoon, the seas quieted to 3 feet and the breeze built back to around 10-15 knots.
December 26, 2007
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Clearwater Yacht Club December 26, 2007
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DAY 6 CLEARWATER December 26, 2007
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This is a beautiful area and today is a Chamber of Commerce day. Light breezes and temperature in the 70’s. Perfect of early December. The area around the club is condos, but there are a nice homes across the waterway. We took a walk around the area to stretch our legs and see the area. There are plenty of restaurants from sandwich shops to higher end restaurants. There is also a large Walgreen’s a block away. Tomorrow on to Longboat Key.
SUNDAY DAY 5 December 20, 2007
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Before I continue with DAY 5, I wish to wish all a very Merry Christmas. We are going racing at Sebring for the weekend and end at our son’s home for Christmas. I will continue posting next week. Now, on with the story.
December 20, 2007
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Sunday morning the NOAA forecast seemed more like what we had received off the internet. We ate breakfast and went back to the hotel and got back on line. The front had slowed and was moving more Northerly. It was time to go.
MY AFTERNOON WATCH December 20, 2007
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