A journal about sailing, life, smoked fish.
Slog
5-Day Cruise & A Superior Flashback
While my old buddy falls in love with the bay
by Skipper Mary
Golden Years, Gold Whop Whop Whop
Look at that sky, life's begun
nights are warm and the days are young
—David Bowie
July 9-13, 2010
Marinette—Cedar River—Washington…
First Solo of 2010
A bright day for a tack and a half
by Skipper Mary
Daysail to Green Island and back
65º course/18 kts max wind
6 kts boat speed
Left the dock at 8 a.m., shoving off myself, with the wind coming…
Rocking Our World
Newlyweds, new tones and a storm
by Skipper Mary
6.22.10
Sail from Marinette to Sturgeon Bay
65º starboard 10 kt air
5 to 6 kts boat speed
This is the kind of sailing one dreams about—sunny skies,…
Abby Sunderland, I Salute You
Fame is a fickle food —Emily Dickinson
by Skipper Mary
Recently, you may have heard news about a California 16-year-old's sail around half the world.
Abby Sunderland's grand adventure didn't register…
Helga the Hodag's Sail
Helga is rail...er, lifeline meat
6.3.10
Blue sky
10 knot air
1 foot waves
No other boats
13 miles out and back at 60º
45º N 087º W —Connie and I motored downriver passing more offloaded wind turbine bases to port and, to starboard, some…
Secchi Disk and the Bay's Drinkability
By Skipper Mary
Revision has assumed the role of research vessel and the question about drinking the bay's water straight has been answered.
Ah! A bit of science!
SECCHI DISK
On loan from UW Extension's…
Launching with Helga
by Skipper Mary
Launch took place May 6th and we are delighted to have a new crew member, Helga Hodag, aboard. On loan from the Rhinelander District Library Children's Department, Helga comes with…
I Brake For Sailboats
by Skipper Mary
Just stuck this on my car's bumper after designing it on my Mac and ordering a one-off online.
It complements the other stickers: a red, white and blue UP; a ghost (really faded)…
Cheery Things
by Skipper Mary
OPENING DAY
The Brewers host the Rockies so I'm wearing my home game jersey. Yo Gallardo is pitching and last year we saw him back in fine form after recovering from from his 2008…
Last Letter to Aunt Lil
Aunt Lil was born on December 15, 1918. She died April 4, 2009.
Aunt Lil lived her life well and was one of those elders who showed the way without showing the way. Lots of cards, books, laughter and…
Ice-Out & Other Spring Rituals
by Skipper Mary
It's not an April Fool's joke. It's ice-out. Nestegg Marine even put the floating docks in yesterday, which is early as boats usually don't get dropped until May.
Boats on the hard,…
Highlights & Other Stuff: Life Onboard and Around Marinette, Fish Creek...
by Skipper Mary
The Ford rolls under the US41 bridge and stops at the gate in the chain link fence with its signs—“ABSOLUTELY NO FISHING!” “BOAT OWNERS AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY!” “PRIVATE PROPERTY!”—that…
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