CAPTAIN'S LOG 2011
with previous 2010 logs


 

Taiwan and the New Boat 08/01/2011
Captain’s Log July 18 to July 28, 2011 Visit to Ta Shing Shipyard and Taiwan July 18: We left Detroit Metro Airport around 17:30 on a flight to San Francisco where we had planned a 24 hour layover on our way to Taiwan.  We wanted to spend time with our nephew, Ben Stupka, and we were lucky that he had a little time free.  He picked ... More>
 
Norfolk to Rhode Lsland 07/10/2011
Captain’s Log June 14 to July 4, 2011 The Great Mango Run – Norfolk to NYC, NYC to Newport R.I. June 14 & 15:  We had a great time in the Norfolk area and reluctantly left for our two day cruise north along the coast to New York City.   For the most part it was a very pleasant trip, although a little lumpy until I moved Odyssey ... More>
 
Freeport to Norfolk via Florida 06/13/2011
Captain’s Log May 24 to May 13, 2011 The Great Mango Run – Freeport, Bahamas to Norfolk, Va. May 26, Saturday: We left Nassau late in the afternoon for an overnight run to Freeport, our last stop before returning to the USA.  I for one was anxious to get back home to U.S. waters.  It was a calm, lovely evening and the cruise ... More>
 
Jamaica to the Bahamas 05/24/2011
Captain’s Log May 12 to May 23, 2011 The Great Mango Run – Jamaica, the run around Cuba, past Haiti, and The Bahamas May 12: We moved to the dock early Thursday morning.  The Montego Bay Yacht Club has a long “L” shaped wooden dock extending out into the harbor.  Boats are end tied to the dock with their anchors holding their ... More>
 
Captain’s Log April 14 to May12, 2011 05/14/2011
Captain’s Log April 14 to May 12, 2011 The Great Mango Run – Pacific Panama, the Canal Transit, the San Blas Islands, run to Jamaica April 14:  We left Golfito, Costa Rica at 5:30 AM and cruised for about 10 hours down the coast to Isla Parida, Panama, located in the Golf of Chiriquí.  The island is about 250 miles north of ... More>