Video: Dolphins at Fort Pierce
January 25, 2024: I see a lot more dolphins than I've seen in one place as I'm leaving my Dad's house in Fort Pierce, Florida.
On Crossing My Wake
Crossing my wake is a bittersweet non-event that marks another chapter in my life closed, at least for now.
Crossing Lake Michigan
August 7, 2024: I follow Plan A (sort of) and make a dash across Lake Michigan in better than average (but not perfect) conditions.
The Home Stretch
August 6, 2024: An update from my final week on the Great Loop -- and an AMA announcement/invitation.
Cruising the Erie Canal (with Video)
June 13 - 18, 2024: I cruise the eastern half of the Erie Canal, taking advantage of the free lock walls for overnight docking and picking up some buddy boat friends along the way.
A Hiccup on the Trent-Severn Waterway
June 27, 2024: I have my first serious mechanical issue while tying up on Lock 3 on the Trent-Severn.
Southbound on the Champlain Canal
June 8-11, 2024: I make my way back down the Champlain Canal at a more leisurely pace.
A Week on Lake Champlain
June 2-8, 2024: I travel up to Lake Champlain, spend four nights at anchor and two nights at a marina in Burlington, VT.
Video: Single-handing through Locks
Don't believe I can take my boat solo through locks? This video not only proves it, but tells you exactly how you can do it, too.
Northbound on the Champlain Canal
May 27-29, 2024: Back on a schedule, I cruise the 67 miles of the Champlain Canal in just two days.