Tag Archives: history

Canada 150 ; Ancestry and Trent Severn

Posted on July 24, 2017 by mnsailors

The constant rain in the area has caused high water concerns in many marinas.  Pulling in to our slip at Picton was a good example- the dock was close to being under water.  This made it difficult to tie the … Continue reading →

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May 16-Mile Zero; Atlantic ICW Portsmouth VA

Posted on May 20, 2017 by mnsailors

Swing Bridges, High Bridges, Railroad Bridges, Bascule Bridges, lift Bridges and a Lock.   Busy day on the water as we cruise 49.5 miles from Coinjock Marina to Mile Zero at Portsmouth Tidewater Marina on May 16.   Leading toward mile zero of the … Continue reading →

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Angel Oak Tree, and Blessing of the Fleet-Charleston area

Posted on May 3, 2017 by mnsailors

A 400 year old oak tree and a 300 year old garden and a blessing of the fleet- reasons to spend a weekend in Charleston! ANGEL OAK TREE We visited the Angel Live Oak tree- a 400 year old “Southern … Continue reading →

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Beaufort South Carolina (Byoo-fert)

Posted on April 28, 2017 by mnsailors

GOODBYE GEORGIA Hello South Carolina Leaving Savanah, Georgia, it wasn’t long and we crossed into South Carolina. Heading toward Beaufort SC. (Pronounced Byoo-fert as in Beaufitul) later we will pass Beaufort NC (pronounced Boh-fert as in BOW). Visiting state number … Continue reading →

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Daytona to St Augustine Oldest City

Posted on April 24, 2017 by mnsailors

Where were you 40 years ago?    Spring break, Daytona Beach 1977 on a bus tour  from Stout Menomonie WI to Daytona Beach. Fast Forward: Daytona area 2017 .  Cruising the ICW on a Mainship Trawler! Who knew all the adventures those … Continue reading →

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