Tag Archives: Whisper

Getting Whisper ready for her winter nap

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Tom

It’s time to tuck Whisper away for the winter. Even though she’s a sailboat, leaving her out in the cold, wind, and rain over several months will cause deterioration. So here’s what I’m doing to let her sleep safe and … Continue reading →

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Hammersley Inlet and sailing Rich Passage

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Tom

Puget Sound presents many challenges to boaters, and narrow Hammersley Inlet is one of them. Linking Shelton to the rest of Puget Sound, eight-mile-long Hammersley Inlet is like a saltwater river, with currents occasionally reaching five knots. This was my … Continue reading →

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Prep for 2008 sailing season

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Tom

To prepare for the 2008 boating season, I performed motor maintenance, replaced some tape on the rigging, and checked all systems. I replaced flares this year, checked the galley, and checked all personal flotation devices.