Rick McClain's Travel Adventures

Rick's Travel Adventures

Hi,
This page is a portal to my travels in a quest to purchase a sailing vessel and sail the blue Caribbean. I hope you enjoy the stories and that our paths cross someday in the middle of a warm, calm (but breezy) sea.
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Rick McClain

Episode 1 - On the Road At Last!

Photos at Boulder Mountain - Hovenweep - Mesa Verde

Episode 2 - Albuquerque to the Indian Ruins and South Padre Island

Photos at the San Cristóbal Ranch - Russell's Truck Stop

Episode 3 - Sailboarding at Padre and Boat Hunting at Corpus Christi

Episode 4 - Boat Hunting at Corpus Christi

Episode 5 - Arrival and the Boat Search at Kemah, Texas Begins

Photos at the aircraft carrier USS Lexington and Houston Space Control Center

Episode 6 - Putting Out Fires

Photo of a Foggy Night Under the Power Lines in League City

Episode 7 - You Can't Park Here

Photos at the Houston Ship Channel - USS Texas and Fred Hartman Bridge

Episode 8 - Some Interesting Boats - and Maybe THE ONE!

Photos of a Pearson 424, Gozzard 36 and CSY 44

Episode 9 - The Boat Show

Episode 10 - Building a Database

Episode 11 - Sailing at Texas City Levee

Photos of the Texas City Levee and Dike

Episode 12 - More Searching and Sailing

Episode 13 - Killing Time on the Texas City Dike!

Episode 14 - Revisiting My, thus far, Favorite CSY. Well, Maybe Not. Just Killing More Time Sailing

Photos of the Auto Show and Sailing at the Texas City Dike

Episode 15 - A Slightly Disappointing Week

Photos of the "Elissa", On the Road, and "Eleuthera"

Episode 16 - Another CSY, "Island Time"

Photos of the Park at Regatta Pointe Marina

Episode 17 - Oh! My God, I'm a Gonna Be a Boat Owner!

Photos of the Motorhome, the Bamboo, and "The Boat"

Episode 18 - Getting to Know Palmetto, Florida

Photos of Sears Catalog Home and Bridge to St. Petersburg

Episode 19 - Lead-up to the Marine Survey

Episode 20 - Working on The Boat AFTER the Survey

Episode 21 - My First Real Sailing on Island Time

Episode 22 - Working on MY Boat

Episode 23 - Organizing On the Boat

Photos of the Pothos and 4th of July Fireworks at the Marina

Episode 24 - My First Visitors!

Photos of Chuck & Qita on "Island Time"

Episode 25 - Music and Stowage

Episode 26 - Stowing Stuff and Looking for More Space

Episode 27 - Fiberglass Resin Challenges

Episode 28 - "The Board" and Refrigeration

Broken Limb Near My Motorhome

Episode 29 - Refrigeration and Broken Tree Limbs, Again

Osprey and Broken Limbs, Again

Episode 30 - The Mechanic Shows, Internet, and Pactor Modem Connector

Episode 31 - Dealing with Erika, NOAA, and the FCC

Episode 32 - An Oops or Two and Some Successes

Episode 33 - Organizing On the Boat

Sunset Clouds Over "Island Time"

Episode 34 - Water and Seacocks

Episode 35 - Taking the Boat Out and a Big Scare!

Mushrooms!

Episode 36 - A Short Boating Trip

Episode 37 - Fixing the Overheating Problem

Episode 38 - Broken and Mixed Bolts

Episode 39 - The Nautical Flea Market

Episode 40 - A Sailor No More!

Episode 41 - "Island Time" Out of Water

Photos of the Rechristening of "Carpe Ventum" and "Island Time" On The Hard

Episode 42 - Hauled Out At Snead Island Boat Works

Episode 43 - Another Week on Dry Land

Photos of "Island Time" Being Relaunched

Episode 44 - Unloading the Motorhome

Episode 45 - Hoping the Motorhome Will Sell

Episode 46 - A Great Visit With My Cousin

Episode 47 - The Adventure Really Begins - Tossing Lines and Heading South

Photos of My Friend Clive Sharp and Boca Grande

Episode 48 - Boca Grande to Pelican Bay and Gasparilla Sound

Photos of Island Time at Pelican Bay, Cayo Costa State Park, Florida

Episode 49 - Gasparilla Sound to Sanibel Island and Ft. Myers

Photos at Gasparilla Sound and Ft. Myers

Episode 50 - A Full Year Gone By

Photos of Some Anchorages and Scenes Near Ft. Myers Beach and Cape Coral

Episode 51 - Ft. Myers and the Topsail Schooner "Lynx"

Photos of Ft. Myers and the Topsail Schooner "Lynx"

Episode 52 - Back to Glover Bight, Cape Coral, and Ft. Myers Beach, Again

Photos of this weeks experiences.

Episode 53 - Another Week at Matanzas Pass

Photos of the Anchorage Last Night

Episode 54 - Bonita Bill's Again...and Again

Fun shots of the music scene at Bonita Bill's

Episode 55 - The Privateer - Topsail Schooner "Lynx"

Some Photos Taken Aboard the Topsail Schooner "Lynx"

Episode 56 - Ft. Myers Beach and the FMB Shrimp Festival

Photos of Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Festival Parade and Times Square

Episode 57 - Finally, Moving Further South to Marco Island

Photos of my two latest anchorages, at Marco Island.

Episode 58 - Marco Island: Windstorms and Heat Exchangers

Pictures of a few Florida flowers, Marco Island, and the Factory Bay sunsets.

Episode 59 - Looking for Parts and Repairmen at Marco Island

Episode 60 - The Heat Exchanger and Problems Thereof

Pictures of the Heat Exchanger.

Episode 61 - Finishing Touches on the Heat Exchanger and CSY's in the Bay at Marco Island

Pictures of the Finishing Touches on the Heat Exchanger and CSY's in the Bay at Marco Island

Episode 62 - Outboards, Heat Exchangers and Generators

About the only thing I've taken photo of this week are engine parts, so here's a picture of a "sacrificial zinc" for anyone that is interested.

And for those interested in a slightly more detailed report on the Heat Exchanger project, here's a link to a short, quick report I wrote up for the CSY Owners Forum.

Episode 63 - Another Week at Marco Island

Episode 64 - Diving on the Hull and Everglades Gators

Here are some photos of this week's activities: Diving, Propellers, Friends, and Gators

Episode 65 - Back North to Ft. Myers for Rudder Repairs

Episode 66 - Waiting To Be Hauled Out For Rudder Repairs

Moonrise at Matanzas Pass, Ft. Myers Beach and Steve Luta's "Asilomar"

Episode 67 - Getting the Rudder Removed in Ft. Myers Beach

Photos of My Rudder in Need of Repair"

Episode 68 - Bonita Bills, Day Sailing on "Asilomar", and Barges

Photos of Bonita Bills, Day Sailing on "Asilomar", and Barges

Episode 69 - Fun, Edison-Ford Museum, and Rainbows

Photos of the Edison-Ford Outing, Rainbows and some other Fun Stuff

Episode 70 - Changing Boats, Again

Photos of Sunrises, Sunsets, and the Strawberry Moon Over "LOL" at the Summer Solstice

Episode 71 - Departure of Friends and The Cutless Bearing

Here are some photos of the Propeller and Cutless Bearing, the Salty Crab, and Mamulus Clouds that I experienced this week.

Episode 72 - Week of July 4th, 2016

Photos of This Week's Happenings.

Episode 73 - Slow Repairs on the Rudder

Here's a photo of part of the Mr. Tequila Restaurant and the Gudgeon and Pintle.

Episode 74 - Piracy at the Boatyard

Here's are photos of the New Rudder and Paint on the Hull.

Episode 75 - Finally! Back in the Water!

Episode 76 - I'm a Sailor Again!

Here are this week's Sunsets, Rainbows, and Boat Modifications

Episode 77 - Minor Outboard Engine Problems

We've had our share of rain this week and along with that comes rainbows and, sometimes, beautiful sunsets. Also, here's a photo of Island Time graciously supplied by her former owner and captain, Rick George.

Episode 78 - Twelve Volt Refrigeration Breakdown

Episode 79 - Still Dealing With the Refrigeration

Episode 80 - Troubleshooting the Refrigeration, Still

Here's a photo I took at the beach the other day of the pelican sculptures and the fishing pier.

Episode 81 - Labor Day Weekend 2016

Here are some photos for this week's episode.

Episode 82 - Starting Work on My Boat's Sole

Episode 83 - Little Projects on the Boat

Here's what you see many evenings here in Matanzas Pass

Episode 84 - A Boat Anchors Too Near To Me, Floats Away, Then Comes Back

Steve Monaghan and Other Things

Episode 85 - Same Home - Different Neighborhood

Here's My New Neighborhood

Episode 86 - Pirates in the Pass

Rainbows, Sunsets and Pirates Battle at Matanzas Pass

Episode 87 - Frustration Abounds

Episode 88 - All's Well That Ends Well

Episode 89 - Another Trip Around the Sun!

Images of My Birthday BBQ and Halloween at Bonita Bill's

Episode 90 - Cleaning My Bottom, Sailing and Taking Inventory

My View of Ft. Myers Beach from Where I Scraped My Bottom

Episode 91 - Preparing to Skedaddle from Ft. Myers Beach

Mast Top Photos and Island Time Aground

Episode 92 - Tortugas Attempt

Steve Monaghan's boat Etelka and Island Time

Episode 93 - Fixing Glitches and Sailing Back to Ft. Myers Beach

Photos of the Trip from Marco Island to Ft. Myers Beach

Episode 94 - Christmas Already?

Christmas Light Boat Parade at Matanzas Pass, 2016 and other things.

Episode 95 - At Last, Getting a Few Things Accomplished.

Episode 96 - Repairing the Halyard and Another Boat Anchored Too Close

Photos Up the Mast, Kite Flying, and Another Boat Anchored WAY Too Close to Me

Episode 97 - 2017 - Happy New Year!

New Year's Eve Fireworks at Times Square, Ft. Myers Beach

Episode 98 - Sailing the Topsail Schooner Lynx Again

Photos of the Fishermen and the Privateer "Lynx"

Episode 99 - Heading South Again at Last

Just a couple of photos this week, of the entrance to the bays at Marco Island

Episode 100 - I Make Good My Escape to the South - A Week a Little Different

Photos of this week's adventure. Notice the change in the color of the water from previous weeks.

Episode 101 - Small Craft Warnings and Preparations for a Big Blow

Episode 102 - Getting to Know Boot Key Harbor and My Boat Better

Random Shots: Me, the Kennedy's at the Library, East Sister Rock, and an "Adventure Tour" on Sister Creek.

Episode 103 - Mysterious Electrical Problems and Pigeon Key Arts Festival

Photos of Sister Creek with the Radio Free Cuba towers, the Pigeon Key Arts Festival, and my new anchorage at Boot Key Harbor

Episode 104 - A Visit to Pigeon Key

Boats in Boot Key Harbor and Seven Mile Bridges on the Overseas Highway from Pigeon Key

Episode 105 - A Quiet Week in Boot Key Harbor

Episode 106 - Robbed Again, A Different Kind of Pirate!

Episode 107 - Christmas in March

Here's a beautiful, serene pre-sunrise, twilight photo from Island Time in Boot Key Harbor in Marathon.

Episode 108 - The Marathon Seafood Festival

A Sunset Photo, Marquetry, and Entertainment at the Marathon Seafood Festival.

Episode 109 - Getting a Few More Things Accomplished and Having Some Fun, Too

Episode 110 - Trying To Leave Boot Key Harbor

Sunrise at Boot Key Harbor, Marathon, FL

Episode 111 - A Diving Trip and My Neighbors

Photos of Sombrero Key Diving and My Neighbor's Boats.

Episode 112 - A Windy Week Waiting for My Sail

Episode 113 - Waiting for the Wind to Die So I Can Reinstall My Mainsail

Episode 114 - Sailing With Bob Dahmer

Here are a Few Underwater Pictures of Sombrero Reef.

Episode 115 - Robert Heads To The Bahamas

Photos of Boot Key Harbor and Sombrero Beach - Marathon

Episode 116 - Enjoying the Boot Key Harbor Community

Here are a couple of nice sunset shots in Boot Key Harbor.

Episode 117 - Mermaids and Music in Boot Key Harbor

Mermaids and Music Photos for this Week's Episode

Episode 118 - Discovering Sunken Ships!

Springtime Photos in Marathon

Episode 119 - A Visit from Steve Monaghan and Alta

Photos of Steve Monaghan, Alta, and Rain at Boot Key Harbor

Episode 120 - A Visit To Key West

Pictures at Key West, Butterflies, Bridges, Pubs, etc..

Episode 121 - A Week of Variety

Here are a few photos for this week's episode.

Episode 122 - A Week-long, Two Hour Pump Switch Replacement

Episode 123 - Key West and Marathon July 4th Celebrations

Here are my photo for this week. Warning, there are quite a few. I hope you like one or two.

Episode 124 - Starting on the Woodwork

Episode 125 - Chasing Coral and Painting the Toerail on Island Time

Here are some screen shots from the the movie Chasing Coral.

Episode 126 - Painting the Exterior Woodwork

Episode 127 - Working on the Brightwork

Episode 128 - More Brightwork Work

Photos of the Brass Door Locks on Island Time

Episode 129 - Normal Boat Owner Activities

Episode 130 - Still Painting the Brightwork Work

Here's a nice shot of Island Time at anchor in Boot Key Harbor.

Episode 131 - Lost My Dinghy, Learned A Lesson

Episode 132 - Hurricane Irma is Headed This Way!

Episode 133 - Hurricane Irma

A Few Photos of My Hurricane Irma Trip

Episode 134 - After Hurricane Irma

Damage and Recreation After Hurricane Irma

Episode 135 - It's Gonna Be A Slow Recovery

Here are this week's photos - Sunken Boats and Trash Piles.

Episode 136 - Spending Time Online and Ordering Parts

Here are some more disaster photos of boats around the harbor.

Episode 137 - Recovering From Hurricane Irma and Other Things

Here are a few more shots of the nautical carnage around Marathon from Hurricane Irma.

Episode 138 - The Dinghy, Wind Indicator and Other Things

Episode 139 - Diagnosing the Wind Instrument Problem

Here are some photos from the last two weeks here in Marathon

Episode 140 - Waiting For Ordered Parts

Episode 141 - Thanksgiving Week 2017

Episode 142 - Summer in December - Boot Key Harbor

Here are this week's photos.

Episode 143 - Boats and Water Jugs

Episode 144 - Diagnosing the Wind Instrument Problem

Here are some photos from this week's trip to the mast top and some Marathon sunsets.

Episode 145 - Christmas at Marathon Harbor 2017

Photos of Jessy and Pierre Sorriaux on their boat and at the Boot Key Harbor Christmas dinner.

Episode 146 - New Year's Week in Boot Key Harbor - 2018

Episode 147 - Finally Making Progress on the Dinghy Repairs

Here are some photos of the last known sunken boat being raised from the bottom at the Marathon City Marina. It's been almost four months since hurricane Irma and over 1600 boats were removed from waters here in the Keys. Of course thousands more were damaged. In fact, I think very few weren't damaged to some degree or other.

Episode 148 - Patching and Painting the Dinghy

Episode 149 - Relaunching the Dinghy

Episode 150 - A Cool and Breezy Week in Boot Key Harbor

Episode 151 - Selling My Findings From the Mangroves

Episode 152 - Changing Out the Main Anchor Chain & Mark Stephens Arrives

Episode 153 - Mark Stephens' Visit

Episode 154 - Fixing Things and Playtime, Too

Here are a few snapshots of this weeks activities.

Episode 155 - A Full Moon, Flotsam and Jetsam, A Film, and the Falcon 9 Launch

This week's best photo - A Full Moon Over Boot Key Harbor

Episode 156 - The Marathon Seafood Festival and Other Parties at the Marina

Episode 157 - Islamorada Island Festival

Photos of the Islamorada Island Festival races and a really big Lobster that crawled up on someone's lawn.

Episode 158 - I Get Fooled!

Episode 159 - The Rumbrella Regatta, Sailing with Scott Bushman, and Key West

Here are photos of this episode's activities including the First Annual Boot Key Harbor Rumbrella Race, sailing with Scott Bushman, and Mel Fisher's Atocha treasure museum.

Episode 160 - Re-re-re-re-re-re-re-Gluing and Patching the Dinghy

Episode 161 - Bilge Pump Problems...Again!

Episode 162 - Spring Rains

Sunsets After the Showers

Episode 163 - Alberto Gets a Name

Episode 164 - Another Visit From My Lifelong Friend, Charlie

Episode 165 - More Small Repairs On The Boat

Episode 166 - Patching the Dinghy - Again - And Trying to Catch Some Rainwater

Episode 167 - Summer Solstice - Long, Hot Days and Summer Squalls

Here are a few sunset photos I've taken recently.

Episode 168 - Independence Holiday Week 2018 with a Little Excitement To Boot

Here are a few snapshots from this week's activities.

Episode 169 - Marathon Car Show at Overseas Pub

Here are a few photos of the car show.

Episode 170 - Never Ending Projects on Island Time

Here are a few photos of a recent sunset in Boot Key Harbor.

Episode 171 - Stuck Onboard with the Dinghy

Episode 172 - Charging Batteries Daily

Here are a few photos from this week's run up the mast and of the rainbows.

Episode 173 - A Surprise Visit From Gene and His Girl Friend, Marcel

Here are a (very) few photos of our visit and trip to Key West.

Episode 174 - No Sail for Sale!

Episode 175 - A New(er) Dingy!

Here are some photos I shot this week, storm clouds and sunsets.

Episode 176 - Advertising the Dinghy for Sale

This week's photos.

Episode 177 - Finishing the Work on the New Dinghy

Episode 178 - Kayaking Boot Key Mangroves, Porpoises, and Splicing Rope to Chain

Photos of this week's happenings.

Episode 179 - I Finish a Splice, but the Mainsail Falls Again

Here are some more splicing photos of the 12 Strand MegaPlate Anchor Line to Chain.

Episode 180 - A Plethora of Problems

Episode 181 - Blowhard Regatta at Marathon City Marina

Blowhard Regatta Race Photos

Episode 182 - Kayaking the Mangrove Trails

Kayaking the Mangroves - photos of the week.

Episode 183 - Airplanes, Kayaks and Sails

Lots of Photos this Week! - Airplanes, Sunsets, and Kayaking the Mangroves in Marathon

Episode 184 - Kayaking and "Irmageddon" link

Here are some pictures from this week's kayaking adventure.

Episode 185 - Two Trips To The Mangrove Trails

Here are some photos of this episode's kayaking expeditions, including some photos of the Cassiopeia Jellyfish. They spend most of their time simply laying upside down on the bottom in shallow water letting symbiotic algae that live within them produce food for them from sunlight. I scooped a couple up from the bottom here so you could see the, normally, other, or top side, but they immediately return to the bottom of the pond upside down. There are literally thousands of them in Vanishing Lake.

Episode 186 - Leading Kayak Trips Through Boot Key Mangroves

Photos of this week's kayak adventure.

Episode 187 - Yahooo!

Tangled Anchor Chains and Christmas Balls

Episode 188 - Christmas Preparations and High Winds

Christmas Bikes for the Kids

Episode 189 - Christmas Week 2018

Here's a photo of the "Golden Arches" in the Boot Key Mangroves. If you look straight ahead through the arch and to the right of the tree trunk, that's where the channel needs to be. That's what I've been up against extending the trail.

Episode 190 - New Year's Week - 2019

Moving Scalawag's New Mast

Episode 191 - Swap Meets, Sombrero Key, and Sleeping Sea Cows

Sombrero Key and Lighthouse, and Sleeping Sea Cows

Episode 192 - 21 January thru 13 February 2019

Lots of photos for this episode are right here.

Episode 193 - 14 February thru 27 February 2019

Here's a photo of my friends Tom Krueger and Bob Dahmer

Episode 194 - Sombrero Lighthouse Reef - Boot Key Kayak Trails - Waterspout Over Marathon

Episode 194 Photos - Sombrero Lighthouse Reef, Boot Key kayak trails, and a Waterspout over Marathon

Episode 195 - 20 March thru 27 March 2019

Episode 196 - The Blue Angels at Key West Naval Air Station Air Show

Photos of the Blue Angels at Key West Naval Air Show

Episode 197 - 4 April through 3 May 2019

Episode 198 - A Blown 200 Amp Fuse and I Get My Database Back

Episode 199 - 17 May through 22 May 2019

Episode 200 - 23 May through 29 May 2019

Episode 201 - 30 May through 1 July 2019

Episode 202 - Email Problems, Masthead Visits, and Sailing

Photos of Banana Flowers, Sunsets, and Boot Key Harbor

Episode 203 - Watermaker and Battery Problems

Double Rainbow and Sunsets Over Boot Key Harbor - Marathon, Florida

Episode 204 - Watermaker and A Close Call with Lightning

Episode 205 - Hurricane Dorian - Here We Go Again!

Here are photos for this episode. There are quite a few.

Episode 206 - 13 September to 6 October 2019

Episode 207 - On the Hard At the Marathon Boatyard - 7 Oct. through 6 Nov. 2019

Episode 208 - Back in the Water Again - 7 through 16 November 2019

Episode 209 - A Visit from Marcus Libkind

Episode 210 - Snorkeling and Sailing with Bob and Ellie

Some snorkeling images from Sombrero Reef five miles off shore from Boot Key Harbor

Episode 211 - Holiday Cruise 2019 and Happy New Year 2020

This Episode's Photos - Sailboats, Friends, Sharks, Crabs, Kayaks, Conchs, and other sea life.

Episode 212 - January 2nd thru 14th 2020

Episode 213 - A Short Trip to the Molasses Keys

Photos at Molasses Keys

Episode 214 - 23 January through 7 February 2020

Episode 215 - A First Sailing Experience for Susie

Photos of Susie sailing with me and the 2020 Rumbrella Regatta

Episode 216 - Little Shark River and the Everglades

Here are some photos of our boats, the beer and the Everglades.

Episode 217 - Covid-19 Virus Precautions in Marathon, FL

Episode 218 - Social Distancing for Covid 19 - 1 April-10 April 2020

Here's the largest full moon we'll see this year rising near cruising vessel Santosha in Boot Key Harbor.

Episode 219 - Social Distancing for Covid 19 - 11 through 24 April 2020

Episode 220 - Life in Boot Key Harbor - 25 April through 15 May 2020

Episode 221 - 16 May thru 1 June 2020

Kayaking and Manatee images for this episode are right here.

Episode Two Two Two - Two Through 15 June Two Oh Two Oh

Episode Two Two Two Photos - Boot Key Harbor and Lobster Pot Floats at Susie's

Episode 223 - 16 June thru 2 July 2020

As you may have notice in the past, we have some pretty spectacular sunsets here in the harbor. Here are some more.

Episode 224 - Island Time Gets A New Anchor

Episode 225 - End of July 2020- Running from More Storms

Episode 226 - Running from Hurricane Isaias - A Practice Run

Here are about 40 images that I took while on the trip that will illustrate some of what I did and saw. I hope you enjoy them.

Episode 227 - Two More Storms Headed My Way

Episode 228 - Hiding from Tropical Storm 13 (Laura) in the Everglades

Photos for Episodes 228 and 229

Episode 229 - 29 August through 18 September 2020

Photos for Episodes 228 and 229

Episode 230 - 19 September thru 15 October 2020

Photos for Episodes 228 and 229

Episode 231 - 16 October through 5 November 2020

Here are 20 photos for this episode.

Episode 232 - Tropical Storm Eta, the Lost and Wandering Hurricane

Episode 233 - 11 November through 29 November 2020

Here are a few photos from my snorkeling and kayaking trip this week. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 234 - 30 November thru Christmas Eve 2020

Photos for Episodes 234 - Christmas Boat Parade, Lights, Boot Key Harbor, and Jigsaw Puzzle

Episode 235 - Merry Christmas 2020 and Happy New Year 2021 !!!

Episode 236 - 1 Jan. thru 2 Feb. 2021 - Bamboo and Banana Plants for Susie

Photos for this episode - Banana Plant, Bamboo, Kite Flying, Porpoises, Moonrise, and Enchiladas. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 237 - 3 February through 18 February 2021

Episode 238 - 19 February thru 8 March 2021

Photos for this episode - Airplane Hangers Under Houses, Sunsets, and a Frog Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 239 - 9 March to 8 April 2021

Photos for Episode 239 - Ft. Zachary Taylor, Zamia Furfuracea, & Manatees Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 240 - Tarpon in the Harbor and Crane Point Hammock

Photos for this episode - Tarpon at the Docks, Crane Point Hammock, and a Sunset Dinghy Drift Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 241 - Kayaking, Pickleball, and Termites

Kayaking and Termite photos. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 242 - 22 through 29 May 2021 - Trail maintenance in the Boot Key Mangroves

A short video of Susie's dog, Sangria, retrieving a ball in the channel behind Susie's home. Click on it to play.

Episode 243 - More Trail Maintenance in the Mangroves - 30 May to 24 June 2021

Photos of this episode's happenings. Unfortunately, I didn't think to take many "before" pictures of the mangrove trails. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 244 - Avoiding Hurricane Elsa - July 4th Weekend 2021

Photos for this episode. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 245 - 9 through 31 July 2021

Photos for this episode. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 246 - Outboard Engine Problems and Tropical Storm Fred Preparations

As you can see in this photo of the harbor, there are only about half as many boats moored as during the winter. The engine bracket, too.

Episode 247 - 16 thru 27 August 2021

Here are this episode's photos. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 248 - The Same Ol' Outboard Motor Problem and Kite Flying on S/V Avigna

Here a a few photos for this episode. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 249 - 18 September thru 16 October 2021 - The Marathon Air Museum<

Here a a few photos for this episode. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 250 - My Birthday at Fantasy Fest in Key West - 2021

Seventy four photos and a very short video of Fantasy Fest and Halloween Thank you Susie for most of the pictures. Her newer iPhone takes much better photos in low light than mine does. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Most images get cropped on the page.

Episode 251 - "1964" - The Beatles Tribute Band

Here's a three minute video of "1964"

Episode 252 - Thanksgiving and Christmas 2021 thru New Years 2022

Photos for this episode at Christmas. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 253 - Kayaking, Ping Pong, Pickleball, and Susie Tests Positive for Covid-19 - 2 Jan. thru 9 Feb. 2022

A couple of photos for this episode. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 254 - My Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Operation and Recovery

Photos for this episode. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 255 - Just Enjoying the Harbor Life

Photos - Diane Smullen, Susie and I - Skipjack, Lorelai, and the Old Seven Mile Bridge Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 256 - May 2022 - Yamaha Problems

Episode 257 - June 2022 - Termite Termination and Insurance Problems

Here's the mess I made in the saloon preparing for the termite fumigation and a harbor sunset from my boat.

Episode 258 - July & August 2022 - Still Dealing with Insurance and the Yamaha Outboard

Photos for July and August Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 259 - A Boat Haulout and Hurricane Ian

Photos of friends, my haul-out, and storm prep for hurricane Ian. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 260 - October 2022 - Susie's Cancer Diagnosis, Surgery, My Trip to Akron and Chainplates for the Island Time

Photos for this episode. Boat repairs, Fantasy Fest, and Curry Mansion in Key West for my birthday. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page

Episode 261 - November 2022 - Island Time, Back in the Harbor After Repairs

Susie's Christmas Lights and other things. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 262 - December 2022 - Getting the Boat Back To Normal After Repairs

Photos of the Chain Locker, Christmas Boat Parades, and Cuban Refugee Boat Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 263 - January 2023 - Problems With BOTH Outboard Dinghy Motors

Photos of the hole in the engine's lower casing that shouldn't be there. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 264 - February 2023 - I Finally Get the Yamaha Running Right Again!

Episode 265 - March 2023 - A Bit of Maintenance Before Surgery Next Month

Photos for this episode - Sunset, Orchid and House Batteries Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 266 - April 2023 - My Hernia Operation and Shoulder Therapy

Photos for this episode. Click Here Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 267 - May 2023 - The End of Shoulder Therapy and Hernia Recovery: Returning to Island Time

Here are some images from May 2023 Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 268 - June 2023 - The 12V Refrigeration Finally Dies

Sunsets, Funnel Cloud, and Susie's new dog, Pika. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images get cropped on the page.

Episode 269 - July 2023 - Refrigeration Replacement

Episode 270 - August 2023 - Hurricane Idalia Misses Us

A Few Sunsets, A Blue Moonrise, and Susie Kayaking. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images appear cropped on the page.

Episode 271 - September 2023 - I Get Covid and Dinghy Repairs

Here are some photos of sunsets we had here in Boot Key Harbor this month. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images appear cropped on the page.

Episode 272 - October 2023 - Dinghy Repairs and Short Maintenance Trips to the Mangrove Trails

Here are lots of pictures from October. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images appear cropped on the page.

Episode 273 - November 2023 - End of 2023 Hurricane Season

Episode 274 - December 2023 - Lighting Problems and Christmas in the Keys

Photos of the Masthead Anchor and Trilight, and Christmas in the Keys Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images appear cropped on the page.

Episode 275 - January 2024 - Raising a Sunken Catamaran

Here are a few photos that I took this month. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images appear cropped on the page.

Episode 276 - February 2024 - Masthead Light and Chart Plotter Problems

Episode 277 - March 2024 - Physical Therapy For My Left Shoulder and a Long Lasting Sore Throat

Photos from this month's partying. Click on any individual image to enlarge it. Some images appear cropped on the page.

Until Next Time,
Have a great week wherever you may be.

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