Sailing with Nine of Cups
| Vessel Name: | Nine of Cups |
| Vessel Make/Model: | Liberty 458 |
| Hailing Port: | Denver, Colorado, USA |
| Crew: | Marcie & David |
| About: | We've lived aboard Nine of Cups since 2000 and have managed to accumulate 86,000+ nm under the keel since that time. We completed a circumnavigation in April 2015 and managed to sail around the five great southern capes. Come along with us for the ride! |
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07 July 2016 | Us: East Walpole, MA / Cups: Chesapeake, VA
Taking a breather ...
Since we'll be off the boat during July and August, we plan to post only three times per week. The Captain will continue writing a practical Blue View post each week, we'll keep you up to date on what's happening with us and then throw in some cruising nuggets as well.
06 July 2016 | East Walpole, MA
Keeping fit
We’ve written before about keeping fit on the boat. David is so much better at a regimented exercise program than I am. I have all the best intentions, but I can always think of something better to do than sit-ups, push-ups, leg lifts and running in place. It doesn’t take much to distract me. Walking, [...]
04 July 2016 | East Walpole, MA
Happy 240th Birthday, America
Growing up in New England, I took for granted just how lovely a summer’s morning can be in Massachusetts. It’s comfortably cool and everything smells clean and fresh. Spider webs glisten with morning dew and it’s just great to be alive and breathe in the new day. Being back at Lin’s house conjures up wonderful childhood memories of summer mornings past. And this is not just any morning … it’s the 4th of July, the best holiday of the summertime in the USA.
02 July 2016 | East Walpole, MA
Leaving Cups and a Road Trip
Leaving Nine of Cups is never easy. We know she’ll pout while we’re gone and so we do our best to make sure she’s as comfortable as possible before we leave. We were whirling dervishes trying to get everything ready.
01 July 2016 | Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hunting & Gathering - Virginia Beach
We had lots to do before leaving Cups. David was intent on getting as many chores done in advance of our departure as possible so that once we return in September, we can spend time sailing in the Chesapeake rather than doing repairs and maintenance. Much of what we needed in the way of parts and supplies, [...]
St. Helena to French Guiana - Day 12
The past couple of days and nights have been absolutely gorgeous, but last night and today have been grey and dreary with multiple showers. There was one squall during the night that caught my attention with heavy rain and gusts to 30+ knots, but it was over in 15 minutes, leaving behind a wet cockpit and the same overcast sky. Having a break from the sun's intensity during the day isn't all that bad. Some cloud cover to minimize those UV rays is welcome. Even slathered up with sunscreen, we can sometimes feel ourselves sizzling. But grey skies all day and night? Luckily, the drab, colorless day was salvaged by a late afternoon rainbow.
The to-do list is growing. What a surprise, huh? I mentioned the wind speed indicator was on holiday. It works sometimes, but not reliably. The speed transducer for measuring through-the-water speed isn't working reliably either. There's the gimbal on the stove and the cable on the handheld autopilot control and the automatic bilge pump, and a new squeak/groan in the floorboards that's driving us crazy...all need attention, but nothing that can't wait till French Guiana. Making repairs in exotic places. That's what it's all about. Something to look forward to...and then, of course, there's baguettes, cafe au lait, wine, inland travel.
4 flying fish this morning for a passage total of 11.
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