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, [...]
Angel Aboard
Angel has lived aboard Nine of Cups as long as we have. Actually, she's lived with us as long as we've lived together, about 30 years. She's the first thing moved into a new house or, in this case the boat, and the last thing moved out. She's a protector and a bringer of joy and a musician. You'll note she's always got her trumpet with her. Luckily she's quiet. No tooting while the crew is trying to sleep.
We tried to remember the other night where she came from. We couldn't. I'm sure I bought her for the holidays at one point, but she's been with us so long, the details of her arrival are now a mystery. Perhaps she just appeared. We're just not sure. She's painted wood and, despite having lived on the boat for nearly 13 years, she doesn't show her age. I wish the crew could make that same statement.
We allow her to dress up at Christmas and for other important events. Sometimes she's adorned with crowns and wreaths, other times red-tailed tropic bird feathers or Aussie flags. Depends on her mood.
There are certain things we have aboard that provide comfortable feelings...that make this boat not just a boat, but a home...our home. Angel is one of them. She's part of the past which has melded into the present. She's traveled the 70,000 miles across the sea with us and never complained a bit.
If we could just get her to stand watch, change the oil or do the dishes, it'd be really great!
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