Back on Board
It’s good to be aboard again. We’re taking Vingilótë over the course of two days to Shilshole marina, and back mid next week. The weather forecast runs up to 30 knots out of the Strait of Juan...
Tag: Sailing
A Photo Tour of Vingilótë’s Integrels and Power Systems
NOTE: Just to clarify, Vingilótë has two Integrel alternators installed, the first dual Integrel installation. I had blended the pictures originally, but I updated them to put the pictures of port...
Oven-made Experimental Breakfast
Irene experimented upon a recipe she found, and baked a breakfast dish with muesli, dried chopped pears, lime juice, cinnamon, vanilla, baking soda, flour, milk, and eggs. Baked, and served with a...
Slippery When Icy
Vingilótë is covered in ice. It’s a gorgeous sight but very slippery. The anti skid paint is fine no matter how wet it gets but a layer of ice? I’m thinking we’re going to let the sun get...
Winter sailing
I love waking up on Vingilótë. Sleeping under way is best because of the rocking motion, but closely followed by being at anchor or even tied up. First of all the bed is super comfortable, and the...
Night Sky Shot Along The Mast
My new phone supposedly is better at taking night shots, so this is just a try. A clear night: temperatures will be going down to 27 Fahrenheit or so ...
I removed Facebook, Facebook Messenger…
I removed Facebook, Facebook Messenger, InstaGram, and WhatsApp from my phone. I'll only be checking Facebook and Facebook Messenger when at my computer. I have put up two additional blogs, beyond...
I was not naughty this year!
I was not naughty this year! Santa liked me: Experimenting with chef's knives for the boat, I'm considering Japanese santoku or Chinese cleaver style knives. Preferably hybrid: German stainless steel...
Okay one more: approaching Vingilótë’s home port
Okay one more: approaching Vingilótë's home port.
Christmas Eve dinner was fairly simple as Irene and I didn’t get bac
Christmas Eve dinner was fairly simple as Irene and I didn't get back from sailing until after six. Fortunately Colin had prepped the potatoes and Brussels sprouts, and defrosted the pork chops. Here...