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An ode to Jeff Spira-

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022
Ross

I am deeply saddened to learn that Jeff Spira has passed. Jeff, the designer of the boat I built, supported me in every way he could through in our email exchanges and his kindness and strong character radiated through our

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Day 12, June 24, Jekyll island, GA to Jacksonville, Florida

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021
Ross

We cast off this morning at 6:42am knowing we were just a few miles from crossing into Florida. Although happy we’d almost made our goal, the reality of our adventure ending set in slowly. As we first set off, St.

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Day 11, June 23, Beaufort SC to Jekyll Island GA.

June 24, 2021June 25, 2021
Ross

We cast off this morning at 6:36am to clear skies and pointed south towards Georgia. We didn’t know it then but it would be our most scenic and enjoyable day yet. Let me just make one thing clear: Georgia’s Intracoastal

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Day 10, June 22, Georgetown SC to Beaufort SC

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021
Ross

We cast off this morning at 6:32am and continued our path south on the stunning South Carolina intracoastal waterway. We started the day knowing rain was imminent but man it just down poured on us at about 8:30am. After about

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Day 9, June 21, Hampstead NC to Georgetown SC

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021
Ross

The storm thankfully missed us last night. Although we did experience some high wind gusts and heavy rain from an outer band it was by no means serious and we stayed safe and dry. We departed Harbour Village Marina this

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Day 8, June 20, Swansboro NC to Hampstead NC

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021
Ross

Today was another beautiful day on the water for my dad and I as we eyed tropical storm Claudette’s movements. Although the storm should just miss us to our north, we moved as south as far possible today to attempt

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Day 7, June 19, Aoura NC to Swansboro NC

June 20, 2021June 20, 2021
Ross

We left the marina this morning at 6:05am. Since we no longer had to wait for a scheduled bridge or lock opening we could get back to our early departures. Today was definitely not our average day of cruising. A

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Day 6-Friday June 18, South Mills NC to Aurora NC

June 19, 2021June 19, 2021
Ross

We had a late start today at 7:46am because the lock and bridge south of us, South Mills Lock and South Mills Bridge had its first scheduled opening at 8:30am. The Dismal Swamp once again amazed us with its beauty

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Day 5-Thursday June 17, Deltaville VA to South Mills NC

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021
Ross

Today we officially conquered the Chesapeake Bay. At 6:01am this morning we headed south for our final leg on the Chesapeake. The predicted weather this morning proved inaccurate as we were greeted with 2-3ft white capping waves. After a sweeping

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Day 4-Great Oaks Harbor Maryland to Deltaville VA

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021
Ross

Today was awesome. The combination of following seas and the tide pushing us enabled our fastest cruising day yet. At 5:30am we departed Great Oaks Harbor and pointed south for Norfolk VA. Although we didn’t quite reach Norfolk we sure

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