Madsu’s still on the trailer in the driveway. It puts a crimp on sailing, but is handy for doing upgrades. I’ve just finished replacing the electrical I didn’t get to last year, pics on that soon. Today I finally got the new self-tailing winches installed. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I pulled the … Continue reading Madsu’s New Andersen Winches
As I blogged about last year, I picked up 2 new Andersen winches for Madsu, and they’ve been in their nice boxes since I bought them at Steveston Marine. I spent most of this afternoon removing the old Lewmar winches and jam cleats from Madsu’s cockpit coaming. The Lewmars were attached with 4 bolts, and … Continue reading New Winches for Madsu
I’m on the hunt for moorage for Madsu, my 22 ft. Catalina swing keel sailboat. I’m trying to find moorage on Vancouver’s north shore – either in West Vancouver or North Vancouver. Last year I was in Thunderbird Marina and loved it there, but they’re doing a big reno to the docks there and aren’t … Continue reading Searching for Moorage for Madsu
Our little sailboat is no speed demon. For one thing, Madsu is a few decades old and of fairly conservative design. She’s also a swing keel with not a lot of aerodynamics at play down at that end of things. And with 7 weeks to wait for our new 150% genoa, we’re stuck with a … Continue reading Madsu Speed
I did remember to call my Mom back in Manitoba today before heading out into the sunshine. It’s the first really warm weekend of spring here in the Lower Mainland, so I managed to convince EB to join me for a Mothers’ Day sail. We had a pretty lively sail in the Southern Strait – … Continue reading While the Cat’s Away
Madsu and me in the Strait of Georgia. http://t.co/XokDyH4a # Wow, Canada Post really sticking it to small business. Personal change of address costs 45$, Business = 140 $. # Dinner downtown with the boys then off to Bear 71. #nfb #interactive # At Bear 71 @ St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church http://t.co/YPWOgPv4 # Waiting for … Continue reading Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-06
Madsu and me in the Strait of Georgia. http://t.co/XokDyH4a # Wow, Canada Post really sticking it to small business. Personal change of address costs 45$, Business = 140 $. #
Chocolate Arts new line bars have an interesting (and tasty) connection to local growers and businesses. http://t.co/oy5i8i7N # Me, Madsu, Howe Sound in the Drizzle… http://t.co/9xJ33654 #
We B Grillin http://t.co/ORwb9b9y # How Every GoPro Movie begins http://t.co/Lcv1RdMX #gopro # oh, too cool RT @memotv: the #incredible flying machine that propagates by turning itself inside out http://t.co/4e94svMp # My box arrived from west coast seeds, and something tells me this is going to be the perfect say to plant potatoes. # it's … Continue reading Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-29
Here’s a video of an afternoon’s sailing time lapsed out to a minute-and-a-half. It was a lovely afternoon in Howe Sound, with a nice breeze from the Strait of Georgia. Madsu’s under a full main and a 100% jib and moving along nicely. The camera is a GoPro Hero2 mounted on a Horizon True hydraulic … Continue reading An Afternoon in Under 2 Minutes
70 year old getting set for her next solo sailing circumnavigation http://t.co/5ZnPTpak # How to make a small sailboat look big. Shoot it while it's 'on the hard'. http://t.co/XyfnPAUO # Big props to Jordan and the guys at Performance Yachts for the awesome job replacing Madsu's ancient thru-hulls. http://t.co/XwVjf7X1 #
Big props to Jordan and the guys at Performance Yachts for the awesome job replacing Madsu's ancient thru-hulls. http://t.co/XwVjf7X1 #
Big props to Jordan and the guys at Performance Yachts for the awesome job replacing Madsu’s ancient thru-hulls. http://t.co/XwVjf7X1
Adventures in data recovery – after 3 tries, found EaseUS Mac Recovery the best for recovering deleted FCP files. http://t.co/N4FXqdmC # Spent some quality time cleaning Madsu's bilge this aft. Me and a shopvac at the marina – can it possibly get any better ? # Behind the grill. http://t.co/0YZwDjTt #
Spent some quality time cleaning Madsu’s bilge this aft. Me and a shopvac at the marina – can it possibly get any better ?
Did RM-R actually just say 'epic' on CBC Dispatches ? # Fab day here in Vancouver. We're gonna BBQ but our neighbors R doing one better, they're frolicking in their pool ! # Love this tiny (new) chameleon. http://t.co/xVWj9gII # Sweet. Got a fbunch of flowers from @thriftyfoods on Marine Drive in North Van FOR … Continue reading Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-02-19
Sweet. Got a fbunch of flowers from @thriftyfoods on Marine Drive in North Van FOR FREE just 'cause. thank Thrifty Foods ! # Also sweet. Madsu is getting new life lines made by ProTech rigging, ready for another great sailing season. # Raining a plenty in North Van. and a bit on the warm side … Continue reading Twitter Updates for 2012-02-18
The view astern as we head into the marina after an afternoon’s sailing in Howe Sound. December is offering up some glorious weather which means that I’ve been able to get some great photos and video footage for a couple of my clients AND some lovely days on the water. Since I’m keeping Madsu in … Continue reading December Sunshine
West Coast heaven: spent the afternoon on Madsu, now roasting chicken w/ beets and potatoes pulled fresh from the garden. # I understand why media aren't bound by the do not call list, but media SALES should be. @VancouverSun sales call 2nd night in a row. #fail # Magic fall afternoon in West Vancouver… http://ow.ly/6QYts … Continue reading Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-09
West Coast heaven: spent the afternoon on Madsu, now roasting chicken w/ beets and potatoes pulled fresh from the garden. #
West Coast heaven: spent the afternoon on Madsu, now roasting chicken w/ beets and potatoes pulled fresh from the garden.