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Some sailing

Went to Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, and was able to sail most of the trip. Departed Annette Inlet, Prevost Island, expecting to have a good strong northerly. Nope, it was a light northerly. Was able to sail a good distance and as the wind fell to nothing had a great lift along the Saltspring Island shore. … Continue reading Some sailing →

scoobscobie Uncategorized Leave a comment September 1, 2019September 1, 2019 2 Minutes

Different wind

The weather remains non-typical: mostly southerly and strong for the season. This isn't a bad thing as there has been more rain (than last year), average temperatures (cooler than last year) and fewer forest fires. I've been able to sail quite a bit - which is kinda' the point of having a sailboat as a … Continue reading Different wind →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 2 Comments August 8, 2019August 9, 2019 1 Minute

Out and about

I, Momma Kitty and SWALLOW have cut the docklines at Port Townsend and are again cruising the Salish Sea! The Honda outboard received a new carburator after it was determined the idle jet had clogged. All fuel on SWALLOW is fresh, the limiting factor being how fresh the has is at marinas, there is a … Continue reading Out and about →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 4 Comments May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 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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