The winds of change are blowing and I won't make a long story longer but here goes.  For the last 10 years I have been planning my "get-away" so to speak.  Planning on getting on a very small, but sturdy boat that I could pay for quickly, handle by myself and feel safe in any weather and heading out for destinations unknown.  That is what led me to the 'Moose'.  I decided to … [Read more...]

As spring 2010 arrived we were way behind.  The economy was now full on in the shitter. Stock market down, housing market collapsing and my job in serious jeopardy.  The thought of spending more money on an old boat grew even more daunting.  I mean lets face it... one could pick up a Tartan 27 online in decent shape for around 5k.  I'm well over that with this project and the … [Read more...]

And so it goes and so it goes... a busy month has kept me from my boat and my thoughts about my boat.  When last visited, I was re guiling you of the adventures of the summer sailing.  The summer spent with friends that ended with  me pulling the ice box out of my little boat.  Well, if "I'd have only stopped there..." I believe was the quote. As you  can well imagine, I … [Read more...]

To pick up where we left off, the boat (that's what she's called so far) arrived in Nashville and the family departed Nashville.  After a short stint in re-hab (joke) I'm back to normal and ready to get out to the lake and rig up the boat for a Nashville maiden voyage.  We invite some friends who lovingly helped bend on the sails and supplied the alcohol. Everyone knows you … [Read more...]