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Sailcloth follows the life and activities of Capn Jack and Spook, his canine crew, as they live and sail aboard the S/V Arden, an Aries 33 double ender. Enjoy the adventure, and misadventures as they cruise the Eastern Seaboard and the Carribean

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  • Time and distance

    Posted on Friday December 4th, 2009 at 10:02 in time, distance

    One thing I have forgotten to add to the posts are the times and distances I have travelled. I will try to incorporate them in each post as I go, but here are the legs I have made so far:Sunday, 29 Nov 2009 - 45.6 miles, 13.45 hrs, avg speed 3.39 kts...

  • In the Swamp

    Posted on Friday December 4th, 2009 at 09:25 in portsmouth, elizabeth river, jordan bridge, dismal swamp canal, pasquotank river, pelican marina, deep creek lock

    Its early Friday morning, and I have just a bit of catching up to do. I am now back in Elizabeth City NC, where I was moored 8 months ago at the Pelican Marina, prior to heading up to Maryland. I lived aboard at the Pelican for about 5 months, it is ...

  • Casting off...I am south bound....

    Posted on Friday December 4th, 2009 at 05:43 in storm, kokatat, south bound, jacklines, s v arden

    I am south bound at last! This post is probably going to bounce around a little bit, I have had a very full past few days...typical sailing...85% relaxation and boredom (good for book reading), 10% absolutely perfect conditions to sail how and where ...

  • Arden is underway

    Posted on Sunday November 29th, 2009 at 08:29 in bonvoyage, s v arden

    John called at around 8:45 am ish to let us know that he is underway.  His marina buddy John saw him off with the rope casting.  He leaves behind one of the first frosty mornings (not the first, but a more serious looking one) so the timing...

  • The Adventure Begins

    Posted on Saturday November 28th, 2009 at 18:39 in Adventure, departure, svarden

    Final Solomons SunsetAfter much deliberation, alot of preparation, and just a little bit of procrastination, I have decided the journey begins tomorrow. I have been watching the weather, and tomorrow is the best day out of the next 5 - supposed to b...

  • The Blessed Boat

    Posted on Tuesday November 24th, 2009 at 10:59 in blessing, spook, holy water, st. benedict, father dan, s v arden, blessed salt

    Yesterday morning - thanks to my sister Liz - Arden, myself, and Spook were blessed by Father Dan, Liz's parish priest. I was really glad she had suggested it and organized it, God knows I am going to need all the help I can get over the next few mon...

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