Follow our family's adventures as we restore an old sailboat, learn to sail and expand our cruising horizons each day!
Thursday (Oct. 8) was the day I dread every year...the day the boat is hoisted from the water and put on the hard for half the year. But that's the trade-off for boating in the beautfiul and abundant waters of the Great Lakes.
Island Bound was hoisted with North Shore's travel lift, powerwashed and set snuggly on her storage cradle for the long winter hibernation. I went back out on Saturday and winterized the engine (hopefully!), the freshwater system and the head. I also removed the sails and secured all lines and halyards for the winter. All she needs now is her cozy shrink-wrap blanket!
Vessel Name: | Island Bound |
Vessel Make/Model: | Irwin 28 MkIV |
Hailing Port: | North Shore Marina, Grand Haven, MI |
Crew: | Kevin (Captain), Erin (Admiral), Hannah (First Mate), Isabel (Deck Hand) |
About: | Kevin: Age 34 Erin: Age 33 Hannah: Age 7 Isabel: Age 4 |
Extra: | Follow our family's adventures as we restore an old sailboat, learn to sail and expand our cruising horizons each day! Someday in the not too distant future we intend to cast off the docklines for a VERY long time. Then we'll go where the wind blows... |