S/V Silver Wings
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Coronavirus and the McGyvering Life at Anchor
We haven’t posted to our website for quite some time but thought it might be worth jotting down some notes regarding our particular ‘shelter in place’ environment. We returned To Silver Wings from the Pacific NW in February. This was
Read moreSolar Panels and Water Heater
In the process of designing and select our solar panels, we researched many options. Many of the “marine” solar panels were quite expensive. What I came to find out was that a part of the “marinization’ boiled down to the
Read moreLa Paz to Puerto Vallarta
We get word my mom 91 years old is in the hospital in Denver. We talk with her and find out that she is okay and she says she is not in need of our help (or my sister).
Read moreReworking the power train
Silver Wings is equipped with a Westerbeke 40 diesel engine. After consulting with our diesel mechanic, we determined that there was no compelling reason to consider re-powering. It was suggested that we replace the engine mounts and the heat-exchangers to
Read moreLa Paz
We get a slip for 1week at Maria Cortez. The marina ius right in town just off of the Malecon, so very convenient. We plan a course of action and get working. Our boat is a salt slick and we
Read moreCabo to La Paz
We had anchored several days in Cabo’s Bay. As the HaHa was over some slips opened up in the marina. This beautiful shot was taken by our friend Lowell. He and Linda have a time share that was a 15 minute
Read moreSan Diego to Cabo
It is October 30th and we are leaving the USA. What can you say about entering a 150 boat rally which has imaginary start and finish lines (750miles)?Plenty⛵😍! Our fabulous crew members are Joey (lady) from Seattle and Joe from San
Read moreSan Diego
We got into the marina about 07:15 and immediately slept for four hours. Our watch schedule had been 3hours on 3off. After a few days of that it catches up with you and so we enjoyed a bit of a
Read moreSanta Barbara to San Diego
We really enjoyed Santa Barbara and now it is time to leave. Rather than hopping down the coast to San Diego we are going to Santa Cruz and Catalina part of the Channel Islands. We would love to sail around
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