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Solo to Beckwith

On July 6, 2018 By ellecapitainIn Solo to BeckwithLeave a comment

Canada Day long weekend solo sail to Beckwith!

Solo Sail to Awenda

On June 28, 2018 By ellecapitainIn Solo Sail to AwendaLeave a comment

This week shows another solo sail out to Awenda (or Methodist Bay) on Georgian Bay, and features the crystal clear water the Bay has to offer! Click here to watch the video!

Solo Sail to Wana Keta

On June 24, 2018 By ellecapitainIn Solo Sail to Wana Keta1 Comment

First solo sail of the summer to Wana Keta!

The Back of Bone Island

On June 14, 2018 By ellecapitainIn Back of BoneLeave a comment

Check out the Back of Bone Island

Fleeing to Frying Pan Bay

On June 8, 2018 By ellecapitainIn Fleeing to Frying Pan BayLeave a comment

Racing the rain to Frying Pan Bay!

Shakedown to Chimney Bay

On June 1, 2018 By ellecapitainIn Shakedown to Chimney BayLeave a comment

Tallulahs first trip out of the summer!

Rollers, Panels and Porcelain

On May 25, 2018 By ellecapitainIn Rollers, Panels and PorcelainLeave a comment

Installing a bow roller, solar panels, ladder and head!

VHF, Raising the Mast and Lazy Jacks

On May 18, 2018 By ellecapitainIn VHF, Raising the Mast and Lazy JacksLeave a comment

VHF, raising the mast and adding Lazy Jacks!

Launch and Lowering the Mast

On May 13, 2018 By ellecapitainIn Launch and Lowering the MastLeave a comment

Tallulah hits the water and we test out the gin pole!

Polish/Wax and Making a Gin Pole

On May 4, 2018 By ellecapitainIn Polish/Wax and Gin PoleLeave a comment

Prepping for launch!

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Blog Topic Quicklinks!

  • Anchorage Sneak Peek
  • Back of Bone
  • Bottom Paint and Outboard Repairs
  • First Time Raising the Sails
  • Fleeing to Frying Pan Bay
  • Introduction
  • Launch and Lowering the Mast
  • New Curtains and Refinished Teak
  • Polish/Wax and Gin Pole
  • Refinishing the Hull
  • Removing Old Halyards and Bimini Repairs
  • Removing the Cover
  • Replacing the Holding Tank
  • Repower and Dodger/Bimini
  • Rollers, Panels and Porcelain
  • Secondhand Scores
  • Shakedown to Chimney Bay
  • Solo Sail to Awenda
  • Solo Sail to Wana Keta
  • Solo to Beckwith
  • Spring Snap Back to Winter
  • Spring Tuning Evinrude 4hp
  • The 1976 Evinrude
  • Top ON, and Galley Extension
  • VHF, Raising the Mast and Lazy Jacks
  • Winter Check Up and Trip to Scrapyard

Job List for Spring 2018

List of jobs to be tackled spring 2018:

  1. Add 2 new 40W solar panels
  2. Replace manual toilet with new one
  3. Build gin pole and lower mast by hand
  4. Secure wiring inside mast to stop it from banging
  5. Install vhf and masthead antenna
  6. Install new anchor (Vulcan 12) and find a suitable roller
  7. Replace wire to rope jib halyard and sheave
  8. Add another coat of VC17 to the bottom before launch

I am sure this list will continue to grow! Leave comments on my blogs or messages through the contact tab with any tips you have for these jobs.

Countdown to Hopeful Launch

Shirley Anne Gets Splashed!April 27, 2019
Launch Day is Here!
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