Tug Spotting

From Heidi Maitland, Victorious 37VT26

I'm on the bow in the Great Bridge Lock in VA (our preferred route is through the Dismal Swamp but it is closed due to many trees down after Hurricane Matthew). We went through the lock on Wednesday.  Now we're headed for Belhaven NC. 

[A boater ahead of us, from New Zealand, took this pictture!]

Tug Spotting ~ Pacific Northwest

Two tugs [Pet Tug 37VT60 and Tug E Bear 37VT62] were recently spotted at the Olympia Yacht Club - Island Home retreat in the Puget Sound, Washington.

Spotted Petite Wazo 37VT20

Heidi and Ken Maitland, Victorious 37VT26, spotted a newly painted Petite Wazo 37VT20 in her homeport of Deltaville, VA.

Tug Spotting ~ Victorious

From Heidi Maitland, Victorious 37VT26

We're hiding from some big winds just off the Potomac River in St. Inigoes MD at a friend's [Bob Allnutt, Victory 37VT02] dock. Very protected.

Thistle 37VT47's Latest Upgrades

From Ed & Mary Ann McChain

Thistle has new cushions. They are 2 layer of foam, 3"of very dense & 3 of soft making 6" thick. Note the 6" filler back, this lays down to make up a 6" bunk.

Also having some problem with the transom facing the southwest sun causing paint fading should be solved with this removable cover.

LNVT Recipes

In 2008 the East Coast Rendezvous attendees received a cookbook, "Galley Favorites" which was put together by Jeanne Niccolls (Prior Owner of Knock Off 37VT66).   Macy Galbreath, Lady 37VT08, recently updated this fun cookbook and it is now available on the LNVT Google Drive for everyone to use.

Here's the link:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8W9FStifykJN0pTb194d1RTbFE/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword

Happy cooking!  

Just another day at the office

Sally W 37VT42 is getting ready for winter!  Owners Allan and Sally Seymour have working hard and the tug is looking Bristol.

Tug Spotting - Salty Paws 37VT66

Excerpt from Dave and Bobbie Forsman, owners of Liberty a of a 40' Pilgrim.

http://pilgrim-trawlers.wikidot.com/hull-43

"Bob and Jeanne recently purchased the LNVT 37 Knock Off, now named Salty Paws.  They are keeping the boat in the marina next door to the yacht club and stopped over to tour Liberty and chat about boats.  We traded them some wine, cheese and crackers for some crumb cake from Mueller's Bakery.  We figure if we talk to enough LNVT people we might generate enough votes for them let us into their organization."

[Over the years Dave and Bobbie have come to know several LNVT owners and their tugs.  In 2015 they even attended the East Coast LNVT Rendezvous to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones.  We think have definitely earned an honorary LNVT membership.]

NYC

From Heidi and Ken Maitland

Victorious 37VT26

We went through the East River this morning headed south and one picture is of the United Nations building with the Empire State Building in back and the other shot is of lower Manhattan off of our stern. We had the current with us and went 11 or 12 knots most of the way!

Tugs Spotted in Bay Head, NJ

Alice M. 37VT10

Salty Paws 37VT66

From Dave Forsman aboard Liberty, a 41' Pilgrim underway to her winter quarters in SW Florida.

Bob Ewing and Jeanne Koenig recently purchased the LNVT 37 Knock Off, now named Salty Paws.  They are keeping the boat in the marina next door to the yacht club in Bay Head, NJ and stopped over to tour Liberty and chat about boats.  We traded them some wine, cheese and crackers for some crumb cake from Mueller's Bakery.  We figure if we talk to enough LNVT people we might generate enough votes for them let us into their organization.

The green boat is Bob and Jeanne's LNVT Salty Paws in it's winter home (covered slip).  We came across it when we were snaking our way through the marina to the pump out station.

Jeanne and Bob visiting aboard Liberty.

Dave Forsman

Pilgrimliberty.wordpress.com

Hurricane Matthew--Ready?

The following is from John Mackie, John William 37VT68, Oct 6 2016, 4pm.

Storms moving in with heavy rain right now. 

Beefed up the dock, buried 2 20 lb anchors in yard. Put out 40 lb Danforth 200 feet off bow and 20 lb one off the stern plus a bow line to neighbors oak tree. House is secured and hopefully ready. Biggest worry is water levels being higher than normal and the surge. Hopefully we are high enough but water is rising with wind. It came up 6" in last hour. Will keep you posted if we have cell service. 

[Update 7 October 2016 at 0900]

Storm has passed but winds still up in 60's. no power, house is fine but lost our small oak out front. 

Boat is doing fine with no visible damage so far. Had to adjust a couple of lines when wind switched but everything held great. Small danforth is carrying the load as the wind is blowing out the canal now taking the water with it. No storm surge to report but I am sure lots of erosion on the beach. 

Spotted: Alice M 37VT10

Salty Paws 37VT66, who is currently headed south on the Intracostal Waterway spotted Alice M. in NJ.

Another Difference--Dutch Door Lock

The Dutch doors on Jack Robert 37VT17 don't have the mortised in top-and-bottom locking mechanism.  This may be unique to Jack Robert.  Further investigation is required.

Dinner aboard

People who aren't boaters are sometimes surprised to learn that one can make a gourmet meal aboard. Here is John Iskasen showing how it is done! Fresh baked scallops for dinner guests.

2017 NE Rendezvous Announced

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2017 Northeast Coast LNVT Rendezvous. Our hosts, John & Ellen Iskasen, Neptune 37VT35 have just announced this great event is will be held July 27-30, 2017 in Fairhaven Massachusetts. Hope to see you there!  

[We'll post more details as they come available]

The travels of Salty Paws

From Jeanne Koenig

Salty Paws 37VT66

Here is a photo taken as we were leaving FairHaven. [L-R: Allan & Sally Seymour (Sally W 37VT42) Bob Ewing (Salty Paws) along with John Iskasen (Neptune 37VT35)].  

The crew of Salty Paws is currently hanging out in Old Saybrook CT with sister ship Fun 37VT76 waiting for Mother Nature to chill out off the coast of NJ.   Gale warning in effect through Friday afternoon. Currently NE winds 25 to 30 with gusts up to 40 kt  Seas 8 to 10 ft . No Thanks!  Our plans are to enjoy a visit Katherine Hepburn museum with our sister ship owners Pam & Dean McChesney