Miles drove me and a bunch of stuff to Chicago yesterday, and I’m back aboard Escapade on shore at Crowley’s. It’s good to be back aboard.
My plan is to prep and launch in the next week or so, and head for Canada. I have a lengthy to-do list, as usual…
I didn’t pursue the electric drive. I came very close to ordering the drives, then the tariff nonsense started, and I pulled back. I’ve been reevaluating any future plans for cruising in or through the US, and what that means for my boating needs and choices. My choice of power over sail was always motivated by river travel, so if that’s not part of the plan it may motivate changing to sail.
This summer I’d like to go east in Escapade. One of my favourite trips was in 2021 when I went out the St Lawrence to Nova Scotia. This year I’d like to take the north shore all the way to Labrador, then down the east coast of Newfoundland and on to Halifax. I’m not sure I want to do the whole trip solo though, and I don’t speak French. And I’m not sure I have time.
I’ve also sort of pledged to get Tin Lizzie sailing this summer. Not sure how that fits with going east. Lots of moving pieces, but they’ll get sorted in the coming weeks.
Here are a few pics of interesting boats on the docks. A Sydney 38 that I’ve always liked the look of, a Sabreline 36 hardtop that I’ve come to admire, a big Beneteau Oceanis, and a new Beneteau 36 alongside a Beneteau 36.7. interesting to see the design changes between 2000 and 2024.
Boating Adventures 
if all goes right, I’ll be at Crowley‘s on May 30. This morning I head to San Juans from Port Townsend. Weekend social gathering.
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