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Leg Three

Windleblo Posted on August 9, 2018 by JackAugust 9, 2018

Ready to get back at it after nine days of shore leave, my new shipmate, John Renna, texted me while I was laying over in the Detroit airport. “My flight out of Columbus is late and I will miss my … Continue reading →

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Leg Two: North Channel

Windleblo Posted on July 11, 2018 by JackJuly 12, 2018

I’m writing to you from the public library in Blind River, Ontario, our first civilized landfall and reliable internet since Little Current. First, the Leg Two cast of characters. Asher Herbstman, 15- year-old son of my first cousin, Melanie Herbstman, … Continue reading →

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Asher’s Post

Windleblo Posted on July 11, 2018 by JackJuly 11, 2018

The following is a guest blog entry by Asher Herbstman, who has joined the Windleblo crew for Leg Two of this season’s voyage. – ed. Hi all. This is Asher, a new crewman on the Windleblo. A lot has been … Continue reading →

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Pre-Start Checks (Technical)

Windleblo Posted on July 7, 2018 by JackJuly 7, 2018

Apologies to followers looking for more entertainment. This post is decidedly more on the technical side. Leg Two crewman John Hoopes suggests written checklists to help new and returning crew learn or relearn onboard procedure. Several are sprinkled in past … Continue reading →

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Impressions

Windleblo Posted on June 29, 2018 by JackJune 29, 2018

Phil is the guy who came out on Sunday to help me scrape and sand the bottom of my boat. He didn’t have to. A freelancer at Rick’s boatyard – the solitary regular as far as I could tell – … Continue reading →

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Tobermory

Windleblo Posted on June 23, 2018 by JackJune 23, 2018

Twenty-five hours. That’s how long it took for the 140 nautical mile passage from Sarnia to Tobermory. Beam reach, starboard tack, 16 knots of wind pretty much the entire way. Superb! Now in Tobermory, Ontario, comparisons with Tobermory, Isle of … Continue reading →

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Harrison Charter Township, Michigan

Windleblo Posted on June 19, 2018 by JackJune 19, 2018

10 days. That’s how long it took to get the Windleblo ready this year. Rather than list all the spring commissioning tasks “for the record” as in past years, this season will be by exception. The big exception is that … Continue reading →

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All Is In Readiness

Windleblo Posted on June 6, 2018 by JackJune 6, 2018

Final days are here once again in the transition from the land-based life. Ranch work punchlists are being knocked off, boat bags are being filled, crew plans are being finalized. Here’s the crew lineup for the season: Spring commissioning – … Continue reading →

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Windleblo 2018 Cruising Plan

Windleblo Posted on January 1, 2018 by JackJanuary 1, 2018

Happy New (Cruising) Year! Here’s the (tentative) Windleblo Cruising Plan for 2018. Leg 1: Harrison Charter Township, MI, to Little Current, ON; June 10 – 30 (250 nm) June 10                  Air travel Denver to Detroit June 11 – 18          Spring commissioning, … Continue reading →

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It’s a Wrap

Windleblo Posted on October 22, 2017 by JackOctober 22, 2017

Motoring upriver past downtown Detroit, a flood of emotion washed over me as I reflected on another superlative season. First and foremost, I felt gratitude – to Jocelyn, to John, to Jesse and Jon, Ron and Phil, and John Renna … Continue reading →

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