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2022 Year End Review

On March 12, 2023 By Mike and Jenna Ashbrook1 Comment

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 …

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Maiden Voyage

On September 3, 2022March 11, 2023 By Mike and Jenna AshbrookLeave a comment

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 …

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6 Months in the Making

On May 29, 2022June 5, 2022 By Mike and Jenna AshbrookLeave a comment

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 …

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Whoops, we did it again!

On February 23, 2022June 5, 2022 By Mike and Jenna Ashbrook5 Comments

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 …

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Backyard Bucket List Destination

On June 5, 2021 By Mike and Jenna AshbrookLeave a comment

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 …

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1st Anchoring of the 2021 Season

On March 4, 2021March 5, 2021 By Mike and Jenna AshbrookLeave a comment

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 …

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Northbound to Everett, WA

On February 25, 2021 By Mike and Jenna AshbrookLeave a comment

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 …

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2020 Lighted Boat Parade

On December 15, 2020December 16, 2020 By Mike and Jenna Ashbrook1 Comment

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 …

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Oil change and filters 101…

On October 29, 2020November 16, 2020 By Mike and Jenna Ashbrook2 Comments

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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