Peter Reich found a potential solution for catching the anchor chain with a clever hook. He’s hoping it works better to catch the vertical chain. He also reports several other winter projects including varnish to get Teddy Bear ready for the spring.
Peter Reich found a potential solution for catching the anchor chain with a clever hook. He’s hoping it works better to catch the vertical chain. He also reports several other winter projects including varnish to get Teddy Bear ready for the spring.
A reunion on the dock of some current and former LNVT Owners in Fairhaven, MA. L-R Heidi & Ken Maitland, Victoria’s 37VT16, Nick & Susan Bonn, ex LaSalle, 37VT12, Bicki & Dave (photographer), ex Nellie D 37VT63
The LNVT gang gathered in Fairhaven MA. John Isaksen (Neptune 37VT35), Ken & Heidi Maitland (Victorious 37VT26), Dave & Bicki Howell (Nellie D 37VT63 Alumni).
LNVT wine is now being offered from Eight Bells 6213B Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle WA 98115 or call 206-294-4142 or email 8bellswinery.com. There are 4 different wines available with the tug label - 2021 Chardonnay $30, 2018 Merlot $30, 2016 Eight Clone Syrah $40, 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon $42
The 2022 West Coast Rendezvous was a No Host, No Plans, No Fuss event but that didn’t mean No Fun. The event was attended by 7 LNVTs Thistle Few, Pet Tug, Eight Bells, Gambit, Tiger E Bear, Wally, and Polar Mist. Crews from Ranger, Sounder, Brave Duck, Hiquia, and Nellie D were also in attendance.
Three Captains from the West Coast Rendezvous. L-R Tom Blackwood Thistle Dew 37VT46, Mike McCoy Tug E Bear 37VT62 and Lou Steplock 37VT60.
Hopefully it won’t be so long till the next encounter.
Last year when WhimSea headed to the Erie Canal lowering the mast with the radar dome was extremely difficult. My idea was a pulley system but the yard came up with an even easier solution. See my new radar with anchor light with hinge for getting under that 15 foot bridge!
It sure is good to see an LNVT at this dock in Church Creek MD. Jerry Jones is now exploring the Chesapeake.
Jack Robert 37VT17 and her crew accompanied Highland Mary 37VT18 for a trip up the Potomac. Weather was marginal but here’s a a shot of Jack Robert among the landmarks.