s/v Trouble – Destination Unkown
Beaufort, SC — 11•13•22 After Hurricane Nicole passed by without much issue in Beaufort, I was ready to keep heading south to warmer weather. My quickest way out was to go under the McTeer Bridge, which I had avoided getting to Beaufort. I could go back the way I came but it would add about …
Charleston, SC — 11•05•22 My crew had left and I had to decide on what my plan would be for the building weather front. The Charleston Marine Center would be a poor choice to hold out in the coming weather front. Also, I had to be out of my slip right when the worst of …
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Back Creek, Annapolis — 10•30•22 1055 engines on and mooring lines dropped. We are headed to Solomons Islands, which is about 44nm. Bret McQuinn flew in the day before to join Trouble for our trip to Charleston, SC. We had a narrow weather window and had to make a beeline to Norfolk (Pronounced: Naw-Fuk). Hatteras …
East River — 05•01•22 I left Phoebos/Old Point Comfort and headed to East River where Zimmerman Marine will be hauling me out for the summer. I was 2 weeks early and had to hang out in East River till they were ready for me. East River near the town of Mathews was not a bad …
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St. Augustine, FL — 05•23•22 0700 ( 7 am ) Prepping Trouble for a long solo sail from St Augustine Florida, up to Norfolk Virginia. This passage is 562 nautical miles. I’ve estimated it will take 4 days. There is a low-pressure system around Cape Hatteras that I need to time perfectly. The system will …