It's been a busy year for the crew of Escapade. We have not blogged much, as we have been busy working on our new to us N47, learning her systems, fixing her up and just enjoying what cruising time we can get in while still working and dealing with life and loss after covid. We …
We have owned Escapade since December but until recently have only spent a few short weekends on her whilst transiting to have work done or staycations at our dock. Nothing that could really be considered a true "maiden voyage" or journey. So when it was time to head north to Victoria BC, Canada for the …
What a ride its been! In December of 2021 we sold our beloved Nordhavn 40, R Lil' Ship and purchased a 47 Nordhavn we have renamed MV Escapade. Since physcially aquiring our new boat, we have not had much of an opportunity to cruise as we have been making alot of repairs and additions. Normally …
Although we were not really looking and the last half of 2021 was riddled with life event challenges, we jumped in feet first and did it again! Yep, you guessed it, we bought yet another boat despite foolishly convincing ourselves we wouldn't buy another. We found a Nordhavn 47 that will afford us much more …
Over the years, we have heard many folks talk about their travels through the Hood Canal and specifically how great the Alderbrook Resort and Marina are to visit. So buddy boating with our good friends, who have a 53ft. Selene, we decided to check it out. We can now check that adventure off of our …
Well it is finally February and the weather is getting a little better! Days are slowly getting longer by 1-2 minutes each day and the sun is starting to coming out. We lucked out with both Saturday and Sunday forecasted for sun/clouds/overcast and no RAIN! Taking advantage of this, we spent the weekend anchored in …
In order to travel farther while we are still working we have to preplan extra days off in advance. So when we scheduled a 4-day weekend it allows us to get the boat out for a good cruise especially after having R LiL Ship on the hard for some much needed work like replacing the …
This will be our 4th year attending the Gig Harbor lighted boat parade. Perhaps because this crazy covid year has kept folks in lockdown, there were more lighted boats and parade watchers than in any of the previous years. We heard one estimate was that there were at least 50-parade boats in attendance! Folks really …
As the 1st mate on R Lil’ Ship it seems that every cruise we take, no matter how long or short, I always learn something new about our Nordhanvn 40, cruising in general or boat upkeep. It's actually quite humbling how much I really don't know and we have been boating as a couple for …
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