Erie Canal Narrowboat Rentals
Submitted by cac on Sat, 2012-02-04 18:54
A pointer from All About Houseboats (their site is worth checking out - you can get booking info through them or direct, it looks like) led me to the Mid-Lakes Navigation page where you can arrange to rent UK style narrowboats on the Erie canal.
Looks fun!
Three years across the Atlantic
Submitted by cac on Wed, 2012-01-25 23:54OK, not really an Atlantic crossing in the normal sense. A boat left adrift off Nantucket is found 3 years later in Spain. Outboard motors still attached, some gear still aboard.
The stories it could tell...
Congrats to Laura Dekker
Submitted by cac on Sat, 2012-01-21 20:26Congratulations to Dutch teenager Laura Dekker on completing her solo voyage around the world. Quite an accomplishment for a 16 year old. Quite an accomplishment for anybody :-)
Guillemot Kayaks
Submitted by cac on Sun, 2012-01-08 21:58
Some really nice kayaks and plans here. They have some plans and designs available for free download, including this slick 3-sheet design, the Ganymede. read more »
Bolt Depot Printable Fastener Tools
Submitted by cac on Mon, 2012-01-02 17:13We had a link to BoltDepot.com before which showcased some of their charts and reference materials. They have continued to expand their offerings.
These free printouts could be very handy if you're trying to identify that unknown bolt or screw. read more »
Merry Christmas!
Submitted by cac on Sat, 2011-12-24 23:19I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas on the birthday of our Lord... best wishes to all of you, and may you have a great holiday season with family and friends.
Westwind Tugboat Adventures
Submitted by cac on Sat, 2011-12-24 22:08
With a 1941 built tugboat, they offer cruises in the Pacific Northwest.
Cruise the Inside Passage of B.C. and experience some of the most exotic scenery in the world and enjoy British Columbia salmon and halibut fishing that is second to none. read more »
Longer Fliptail from Wooden Widget
Wooden Widget has added a longer, 7' version of their Fliptail design.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Submitted by cac on Thu, 2011-11-24 19:03Just a quick note to wish all my U.S. readers a Happy Thanksgiving, and best wishes to those around the world that may not celebrate this holiday where we give Thanks for the many blessings we have received in this life.
Securing a Kayak
Submitted by cac on Wed, 2011-11-23 23:58A quick "how-to" on using a PVC coated cable with large end pieces to secure a kayak or similar boat to a car roof.
Not full-proof, but something that would slow down the kids from opportunistically taking your boat.
