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Gone cold and wind forecasts

It feels like late November even though it is late October. Overnight temps at or below freezing, clear skies, no rain and daytime temps 40/50 degrees. It is much easier to stay comfortable when it isn't raining. It isn't damp and humid so things are not to bad in SWALLOW. Stopping in Olympia for a … Continue reading Gone cold and wind forecasts →

scoobscobie Uncategorized Leave a comment October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 2 Minutes

Winter wind

Puget Sound winds during the 'boating season', mid-May through early September, are usually light and fairly consistent in their strength. The wind direction is consistent in that the direction is dictated by channels - the Sound being a large fjord. Over the past few weeks the winds have become more erratic in direction and gusty. … Continue reading Winter wind →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 1 Comment October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 2 Minutes

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

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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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