Eyes watering, nose running, and having an occasional sneeze- I knew I had a cold ! But what do you do when you’re on a Gemini catamaran tied to the dock in winter North Carolina weather? First, I convalesced for 18 hours by staying away from everyone but Diann. Our bed has an electric heating mattress pad. (Now that’s one …
Morgan’s PIE fund raiser breakfast Dec 10, 2016
Many folks looking for a delicious pancake breakfast before visiting Santa in Bear Plaza, taking in some shopping, and enjoying the many activities happening during the holiday season in historic downtown New Bern NC- found it at Morgan’s restaurant ! On the Morgan’s website, Don Brinkley, Partners In Education Board President explained, “This event is open to the public and …
Busy Week based from YachtAFun Oct 27th 2016
The sunrise on Thursday morning October 27th was really pretty. It’s the first sunrise I’ve seen in a while- as Diann and I generally have slept past sunrise here on our Gemini sailing catamaran. The owner of the tour boat, I provide captaining services for, took a week’s vacation and left me with the joy of running it. What …
New Bern Sun Set October 15th 2016
When Diann and I arrived to the New Bern Grand Marina back in July, we had been told that we might have to move the catamaran to another slip. Oh how we loved being close to the marina office and showers! Sure ‘nough, the winter boat confirmed his annual slip- and so we moved to B dock on Saturday. Yacht …
Hurricane Matthew Gemini catamaran storm preparations
Hurricane Matthew looked as if it was going to be a major threat to the Neuse River and New Bern, NC area. Our Gemini sailing catamaran is based at the New Bern Grand Marina- and so we could have had major winds if the storm had remained on its initially forecasted track. On Monday Diann and I had to begin …
Bear Towne Birthday at Morgan’s
Too Much Fun living on our Gemini sailing catamaran, Yacht A Fun ! I turned the magic birthday and so got to pick where I’d celebrate dinner after getting back to New Bern. Well, I have an affinity for the New Bern Bears. So, we dined at Morgan’s– where their sponsored bear is inside the restaurant. The story …
Marine a/c water flow August 2016
Diann and I love New Bern, NC. It’s convenient for us to drive our Jeep to visit family and attend to business in Hickory. Of course, days are a hot 90 degree, high humidity, experience. A/C for our Gemini sailing catamaran is a must when at dock. BUT….. the amount of grass and plants in the New Bern Grand harbor …
Gemini catamaran a/c vent tweak
Our Gemini catamaran’s a/c unit projected its cool air directly against the port side saloon seat. The cold could be annoying, at times. Additionally, that direction of air flow did nothing to eliminate the hot air which accumulated in the roof area between the upper window and rear saloon wall. Owners on another Gemini had used a flexible …
Gemini Catamaran Center Board Repair
In my opinion, much of Tony Smith’s design elements for the Gemini catamaran were brilliant. (English man, English term- that ‘brilliant’.) Take the centerboards as an example. Being able to raise the boards certainly makes entering shallow water easier. Lowering the boards enhances the ability to point closer to the wind during sailing. Also while motoring at slow speed, having …
Grandkids on our catamaran July 25 2016
For two weeks, Diann and I left our Gemini sailing catamaran to return to Hickory. The visit was part business, and part house sitting a pair of large dogs for our youngest daughter. Her family had gone on a two week vacation to California and Oregon. Upon their return, her two kids joined us for a New Bern NC based …