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Anchor sets

A few days ago I didn't feel as if the anchor set well - just a feeling on how SWALLOW moved while backing down on the anchor. I watched her swing and checked the GPS to see if she was staying put. She was. For few hours yesterday mid-afternoon it blew in the low to … Continue reading Anchor sets →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 3 Comments August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 1 Minute

To Port Townsend

Not really a cruise but a repositioning. SWALLOW needs fresh bottom paint and a few other maintenance tasks completed. I'll do this work in Port Townsend so I've left Poulsbo and headed north. Winter travel means finding a weather window. The current pattern is a couple of days of strong winds, usually small craft advisory … Continue reading To Port Townsend →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 1 Comment January 1, 2019January 1, 2019 2 Minutes

Canada

Swallow, Momma Kitty and Dave have arrived in Canada! A couple days ago motored across Boundary Pass from Stuart Island, San Juan Islands, to Bedwell Harbour and cleared customs.  At the unstaffed boarder station I used the courtsey phone for a quick and easy call - Canada makes it simple and welcoming. Wind and current … Continue reading Canada →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 2 Comments August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 1 Minute

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Got my first of two shots. Close to being safer and #freedom!
Friends. Be aware there is an FAKE Instagram account trying to be me. If you received anything from a scoobsccobie (note the incorrect name spelling) ignore and report the account as FAKE. (Please be sure not to report my real account, @scoobscobie.)
#snow around greater #Seattle.
Starting to look like a #crazypirate.
#tistheseason for rockin'a #beard.
🌧️ The #wetseason on #PugetSound. 🌧️

Dave’s other www-sites:

ADVENTURES IN A TRUCK SLIDE-IN POP-UP CAMPER

Besides owning a sailboat Dave has a truck camper. See how Dave travels overland: Dave’s Camper Site.

My general ramblings

General talk and writings not about sailing, boating or truck camping: Scoob’s ramblings

M17 #375 – SWEET PEA

Before Dave owned SWALLOW he lived on a Montgomery 17. Here is the link to SWEET PEA’s www-site.

Montgomery 15 Named SCRED

Before Dave owned SWALLOW and SWEET PEA he owned an Montgomery 15. Here is the link to SCRED’s www-site.

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