Seabird Trials

Yesterday we took the boat out to test the downriggers. These are long poles that attach to the boat. They are extremely helpful in two different circumstances. While under way, you can attach "fish" to them (photo of metal fish) and they steady your ride. While at anchor, you can attach flopperstoppers so you don't roll as much. 

Yesterday we tested the fish (photos of Pete deploying them) to see how it would all hold up. Good news, it did & we noticed a big difference in the amount of roll the boat had. Though it was a calm day & we had a hard time trying to find a swell. Not usual for the Bay. 

At the end of the day everyone was happy with the results except for LC - looks like its going to be a long summer for her. Also, saw an incredible jelly fish swimming by. The joys of living on a boat. 

To be continued...

First Time

Hello. So I was sitting in the galley thinking of all the things I had to do between now & when we leave. Suddenly I realized it was time to get my butt into the digital age so my friends & family can see what we are up to this summer. So here's the first post - just a test of sorts. Today I took LC the cat to the vet to get her rabies shot so she can get into Canada. She handled it well. The photo is just a test...this is one of Pete's band (The Harbor Rats) playing at their gig last Friday at the Larkspur Brew Pub. Fun times. More to come later...