08,October, 2018 – Sailing Banjo

Banjo’s Thirsty Thursday

08,October, 201808,October, 2018 Shannon

Thirsty Thursday Last Thursday was a “Thirsty Thursday” kind of day aboard Banjo. I suppose Thirsty Thursday can take many forms. This Thirsty Thursday’s line up was a bath, about 100 gallons of water, wine AND champagne. Bath Time We started out the day with a bath for Banjo. Since we knew we were planning on filling the water tank Shawn jumped in the dink and gave Banjo girl a much-needed bath. So fresh, so clean, so happy! 100 Gallons of Water Although Banjo was a fresh, clean, and happy…

Lazy Dogs

08,October, 2018 Sailor

It does our hearts good to see our girls so relaxed and comfortable aboard Banjo. Lately we find that Sagira is a little nervous moving from the dinghy to shore. And Venus is not a fan of being below decks while we are moving the boat. We expect both of those to get better over time. Otherwise, they both seem to love being at anchor as much as we do.

Tropical Storm Michael, just in time for Halloween

08,October, 201807,November, 2018 Sailor

We aren’t out of the woods quite yet. It’s time to hunker down again. Tropical Storm Michael is anticipated to be a Category 2 Hurricane, as of this writing, when it comes ashore in the Florida panhandle. NHC is indicating the potential for tropical storm force winds for New Bern, NC. Below are the NHC graphics from Mon, 08Oct2018 at 09:30 EST. Hurricane-Force Wind Speed Probabilities 50-Knot (58 mph) Wind Speed Probabilities Tropical-Storm-Force Wind Speed Probabilities Earliest Reasonable Arrival Time of Tropical-Storm-Force Winds Most likely arrival time of Tropical-Storm-Force Winds…

Early Morning Nature: Orion Looking Down Upon Us

08,October, 201807,November, 2018 Sailor

Awoke at 04:30, stepped into the cockpit, and lifted my eyes. The cove is glass-smooth and the winds becalmed. Nature all around, allowing us to observe this moment and experience with minimal filtration: peaceful, still and quiet. Above, countless glints of starlight speckle the darkness. An infinity there, this sky has witnessed our entire history. Orion is hovering directly above Banjo, slightly to starboard. I have missed you old friend. Of late, the friction within our species seems to be intensifying and accelerating. In all directions, people seem convinced of…