tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21803766681655243922024-03-13T12:35:37.612-04:00Sailing Sea DragonA family of four decided to sell all and live aboard a sailboat, homeschooling their two children while cruising. Follow SV Seadragon on our adventures.
You can also find us on twitter @svseadragon and Facebook www.Facebook.com/svseadragon.Brittany Elrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17751899881175867344noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2180376668165524392.post-10975752493660525192015-08-26T13:16:00.000-04:002015-08-26T13:17:04.275-04:00Watching TS ERIKA<span style="font-size: large;">Watching TS ERIKA</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tropical Storm Erika continues to move toward the Leeward Islands. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Anguilla, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Martin, St. Barthelemy, Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Guadeloupe. Interests in the Dominican Republic should monitor the progress of Erika. A Tropical Storm Watch may be required for a portion of the Dominican Republic later today.</span></div>
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Erica is centered about 285 miles east-southeast of Antigua, moving toward the west near 17 mph. A west to west-northwest motion is expected over the next 48 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Erika will move near or over portions of the Leeward Islands tonight, move near the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Thursday, and be near or just north of north coast of the Dominican Republic on Friday.</div>
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Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph. Little change in strength during the next 48 hours is forecast. Tropical storm conditions are expected to first reach the warning area in the Leeward Islands tonight, and reach the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Thursday. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area tonight and early Thursday. Tropical storm conditions could reach portions of the Dominican Republic on Friday. Erika is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with maximum amounts of 8 inches across portions of the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico through Friday morning.</div>
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Get the latest on this tropical cyclone by visiting the NHC website at <a href="http://www.hurricanes.gov/">www.hurricanes.gov</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SVSeaDragon">SVSeaDragon</a> and crew are watching this one VERY closely! We are taking every precaution necessary to protect ourselves and our vessel, tying on extra fenders, doubling up on lines and securing things topside. We do need some extra supplies and we are very low on funds right now, so if anyone would like to donate we would appreciate it. <br />Also, We are in one of the best hurricane safe marinas but if it looks too bad we will evac. <br />We will keep everyone updated.</span></div>
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We had been keeping a dinghy in our slip for the last 3 months until our mates came back from NY to retrieve it. We agreed to watch over it while their boat was being hauled out on land and worked on.<br />
Algae, seaweed, tube worms, and barnacles all attach to the bottom and become one big growth that is just nasty.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span>Brittany Elrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17751899881175867344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2180376668165524392.post-77879189109606201162015-08-10T10:09:00.002-04:002015-08-10T10:27:39.677-04:00Sunday Funday on Disappearing Island<br />
I just had my first experience with a SUP ( stand up paddle board ). Another couple on our dock took me and Kim out on their boat down to the inlet for a little island time. This island called, Disappearing Island, is really just a gathering place to hang out and socialize with other boaters. Every day at low tide the water is so low the island appears and it is one large sandbar everyone parks their boats up close and enjoys soaking up some sun and fun! At high tide the island slowly disappears and the party is over. There are many activities that happen on the island. Some people set up volleyball nets, play frisbee, kayak, or just float around on their inflatables. A lot of people bring their coolers and barbeques along but there is a boat that comes by that sells snacks, refreshments and ice cream, ice and even bait for fishing.<br />
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This is my first time on a SUP. This one is made by Hobie, and is inflatable.<br />
I enjoyed it very much and hope to get one soon! I am going to check West Marine to see when they are going on sale next!<br />
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Once you are on you steady yourself with a wide stance and bend your knees a little it is easy to navigate the waterways, the paddle is concave and you swipe it in deep down the board lengthwise. <br />
I paddled my way through one of the tributaries on the backside of the island and turned around remembering I had to actually paddle against the current. My legs certainly got a workout after that! This is a great way to keep in shape and work into your fitness routine. Plus you can see a lot of cool wildlife as you are coasting by near the mangroves. Overall I had a great experience and even some thought I was a pro as I passed by them, they were asking me lots of questions and I had to tell them I was a newbie. I am glad they were so impressed with my newly learned skills however.<br />
Watch the video below to see how I got started.<br />
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<br />Brittany Elrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17751899881175867344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2180376668165524392.post-34705033608768253212015-08-05T12:18:00.000-04:002015-08-05T12:36:20.791-04:00When Opportunity Doesn't KnockI love this tweet from <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/110275805658605307095" target="_blank">+LovePop Cards</a> . The quote from Milton Berle is spot on!
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It often reminds me that you have to make your own change if you feel you are doing the same thing over and over again and not getting the results you want. It is not always the easy way but it will make you stronger and possible help others find their opportunity as well. Waiting for something to happen doesn't always work, you have to be there, be ready and most of all want it. Create your own path. Change happens but not without you at the helm to steer into the wind. <br />
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When opportunity doesn't knock, build a door -Milton Berle. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MondayMotivation?src=hash">#MondayMotivation</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/innovate?src=hash">#innovate</a> <a href="http://t.co/GgIvLrUWWI">pic.twitter.com/GgIvLrUWWI</a></div>
— lovepop (@lovepop) <a href="https://twitter.com/lovepop/status/628176986490322944">August 3, 2015</a></blockquote>
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I tried a new recipe this evening for dinner.<br />
Remember those huge sweet potatoes I purchased at the farmer's market just a few days ago??<br />
Well this only required one of them! I also added some different spices than the recipe called for such as a touch of cinnamon, curry powder and sea salt. Along with the sweet potatoes I browned some country sausage in patties with some scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese.<br />
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Read below how to make Sweet Potato Hash<br />
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2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch cubes</div>
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper</div>
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to everyone for taking their time in sharing some of their items with me!</span></div>
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Description: 30' S2 9.2C Sailboat (Daytona Beach)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is a very sturdy and smooth sailboat and perfect for someone who wants to learn to sail, restore a classic, and easy to single hand and navigate around the coastal waters. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">She has been well maintained and deserves a someone who will take care of her as much as her current owner has, is that you?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is perfect for a beginner sailor or a couple that want a live aboard and or day/weekend sail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She is move in ready and priced to sell! </span><br />
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Check it out here > <a href="http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/" target="_blank">CnCphotoalbum.com</a><br />
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Introduced in 1975, the 38 stood out for not standing out at all. It can best be categorized as "wholesome." A true racer-cruiser, the design performed well around the cans, had good middle-of-the-road stability, and came with a nice interior. It was the perfect size for the cruiser who wanted room below but not too much to handle up on the deck. The market loved it. At 98 units, it was C&C's best-seller of 1976.<br />
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Nautical Knowledge, <a href="http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hin.htm" target="_blank">How to read a HIN</a></div>
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Saw this interesting fish in the marina today.<br />
It was on top of the water line near the bank very still. Kim and I both assumed it had been washed in with the tide. I looked pretty close and it wasn't swimming but it's gills were flapping about. The water in the basin is very dirty especially after a rain mixing up all the debris so I figured it was sick and dying. I walked down the dock to our slip to fetch a pail and fish net. As I got back to the site where the fish was it had moved. I saw it about ten meters away and put the tip of the net in the water to retrieve it. It flexed and shot down under the water and swam away. I'm glad it was OK, but I still would like to know the type and species of fish it is. If you happen to know please comment or share with someone who might be of some help.<br />
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As a new sailor I try to learn everything I can hands on, reading, asking lots of questions on the sailing groups/forums and learning from others with experience<b>.</b><br />
It wasn't that long ago that I didn't know a thing about sailing except that it moves when the wind blows. Now I know a little more each and every day thanks to some great advice, getting out there and trying something I have never done before, reading and learning the basics! At 40, I believe we are never too old to stop learning and start a new chapter in our lives. I say..... If you have ever thought about it, don't stop, just go for it!<br />
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<b>I have put together a list of books that I found pretty helpful.</b><br />
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American Sailing Association Sailing Made Easy Sailing Made Easy is a highly visual, easy-to-read teaching tool for would-be sailors with little or no prior exposure to the sport. Sailing Made Easy is the new official textbook for the ASAs Basic Keelboat Sailing Standard course, ASA 101.Setting a new standard for sailing education materials, Sailing Made Easy was written by a team of expert sailing instructors with more than 150 years of combined sailing experience. It was co-edited by Peter Isler, world famous Americas Cup winning navigator and commentator, and Jeremy McGreary, a 30-year veteran sailing writer and editor. The text closely mirrors the customary sequence in which beginning students are introduced to the theory of sailing, the boat in which they will learn, and the skills they will acquire.With its high-quality, detailed illustrations and easy-to-understand sailing lexicon, we expect Sailing Made Easy to help more people discover the joys of sailing, said Charlie Nobles, executive director of the ASA. As the leading authority on U.S. sailing instruction, we believe that this is the source book for anyone who is serious about this exciting sport and lifestyle<img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/b8103ltxlrpAIHIHHIKACBGFBBGEACFCGHFJGCCBBB" height="1" width="1" /><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/gr105zw41w3JRQRQQRTJLKPOKKPNJLOLPQOSPLLKKK?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.westmarine.com%2Fbuy%2Famerican-sailing-association--sailing-made-easy--11797834&cjsku=11797834" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.westmarine.com';return true;" target="_blank">
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What has 8 legs, 8 eyes, needs lots cleaning, smells a lot, holds four tooth brushes and has only one head? OUR SeaDragon head! It is tiny yet fierce!</div>
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Many people ask us what it is like living in such a small space.<br />
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It is a little rough sharing a head (bathroom) with three other people especially males! </div>
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I love the fact that living aboard our small space helps us simplify life. </div>
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The head itself is small but also has a lot of features that you would not expect. If you look at the top left corner of the door you will see a hook/ eye latch, we use this on a regular basis for two reasons. </div>
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1. To help with air circulation and<br />
2. When out on the water and the boat is moving back and forth it keeps the door from swinging open.</div>
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I have been adding about a cup of vinegar and sprinkle in some baking soda to keep the smells away and keep the water stains clean in the bowl. </div>
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All in all it makes for an easy to use and clean space!</div>
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As you may or may not know I am an avid thrift shop hound. I love getting a good deal when I can. I like to think of myself as a "land pirate". My motto is one person's trash is another person's treasure!<br />
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Hey If it was worth buying the first time it must be even better the second time around! :) I seem to find some pretty good stuff lately too. Just recently We found a Trivia Pursuit 20th Century Game for only .50 plus an additional 75% discount! It was at the Animal Rescue Thrift Shop in Port Orange, Fl so I kinda felt bad and donated an extra dollar. I am an animal lover after all!<br />
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Today I did out did myself and got a big haul of clothes including a top and skirt set ,dress,and halter top.<br />
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Plus the biggest score was this....<br />
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<b>A Garmin Map Source CD-Rom for US waterways.</b></div>
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It was marked $1.50 and they just so happened to be having a 75% off store wide sale! Whohoo. <br />
I'm going to attempt to install it now and see how well it works. I'll be sure to report my findings as soon as I can!</div>
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There is a company that recycles old sails and turns them into fashionable tote bags!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They have a nice variety of styles and colors to choose from including custom designs! The one thing that I loved about this was the fact they offer a chance for sailors to recycle their own sails and get a free bag from it. What a great way to preserve some memories and keep the environment in good shape at the same time! Kudos to seabags! I just may take you up on your offer one day. I have a few more days in the wind with mine still left.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take a look at their featured article in the June 2015 Family Circle magazine.</span></div>
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