The Dream Begins: From Sailboat Restoration to Family Cruising
Follow our family's adventures as we restore an old sailboat, learn to sail and expand our cruising horizons each day!
Island Bound!
Ok, so it's been waaayyyyyyy too long since I've made a blog entry. But hey, I've got a good excuse: We've been busy enjoying our new boat. That's right, we reluctantly sold our beloved Hannabel and moved up to a Caribbean themed Irwin 28 MkIV named "Island Bound".
Let me introduce you to our new girl. Here are her vitals...
LOA: 28'5"
LWL: 23'
Beam: 9'
Draft: 4'6"
Displacement: 7,800 lbs
Ballast: 3,000 lbs
She's got everything we want in our "next boat". The list includes straight shaft inboard, furling headsail, standing headroom, plumbed head, functional galley, plenty of storage and a bit more speed. So far we've cruised from Muskegon to Grand Haven, raced in the Grand River Sailing Club's 8+8 Rally, cruised to Holland and enjoyed numerous day sails and wonderful nights at the marina. Stay tuned for more frequent updates!
| 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... |
The Dream Begins: From Sailboat Restoration to Family Cruising
