The dinghy or tender is a separate boat from the mothership. The purpose is to reprovision, explore and adventure ashore. You need gear dedicated to the dinghy. We should be able to drop the dinghy in the water and go exploring rather than transferring gear back and forth from the mother ship. One of the selling points of the UP340 is having the storage to securely store all the dedicated gear. Otherwise the gear will lie strewed upon the floor posing tripping and ankle twisting hazards. Everything needs a place to stow. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

There was so much happening at the 2025 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show that did not make it into the previous episode. While I was talking to various interested sailors, Monica took the camera and filmed tours of the Vision 444, the Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47, and the Excess 14. For everyone that loves a particular boat or layout, there is someone else out there that might hate it. Know what you can handle, know what you like, know what you can afford, do your research, and take the opinions of others with a grain of salt. I will try to keep my mouth shut, as I already have the perfect boat, at least for Toni and I. Oops, did I type that out loud? ? Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

"Moments in Time" returned to the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show and Ego Alley where she represented the Seawind 1260 for Sail Away Catamarans. The boat show was very well attended despite some thunder storms that rolled through. Pussers is now closed so Iron Rooster has become the new boat show breakfast tradition with a fine selection of Eggs Benedict. We filmed tours of the Seawind 1600, Seawind 1260, and the Dragonfly 28. We checked vendor wares and purchased the Nomad air breathing system for work under the hulls, and maybe for lobster hunting. We enjoyed visiting with the many friends, dreamers, and those on the edge of taking their final step towards adventure. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

We had an opportunity to complete the final warranty work for "Moments in Time" and display Moments in Time in the 2025 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show. Sail Away Catamarans wanted to prepare her before the boat show but I was still working. However, Admiral Toni has retired so she accompanied Captain Dave and Captain Jack aboard "Moments in Time" north to Liberty Marina. It was very hard for Skipper Pete to watch "Moments in Time" depart from the dock while remaining on shore. Admiral Toni filmed B-Roll video along the way. Kickback and enjoy this mostly B-Roll video of the voyage. Fun Fact: Captain Dave was there when "Moments in Time" was unloaded from Marco Polo and assisted the unpacking and making her sea worthy. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

Long before "Moments in Time" was completed and shipped, Toni and I researched our dinghy/tender options. We wanted a lightweight, load carrying, and stable dinghy that would serve all of our needs, a pickup type of dinghy if you will. After some production delays and a redesign, our UP340 was finally completed and shipped. Join us as we unwrap and explore the UP340 for the first time and share our initial thoughts. There is still much to do. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Watch the following video series on why we chose the UP340: https://youtu.be/7utmBdMSNyY?si=h4wz1Xpix2ckei_X https://youtu.be/jpJzru0bIEc?si=dlvB9_dBaY4gBSr7 https://youtu.be/ymZ1qQSup14?si=yllOjpTe78jfQZ7p

From the day we stepped aboard "Moments in Time", this main door latch on the cockpit/saloon door seems to pop off at the most inconvenient times. The other day was the last straw, it was me or the door latch, so I conjured up a solution and with Toni filming the exorcism, we began the process. It was tough, it was hard, it required power tools, but in the end, I believe the demons were exercised from that door latch and have departed our reality. To be safe, we blessed the latch with some purple thread lock. Only eternity will tell. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

Toni and I could only afford one extra sail when we ordered "Moments in Time". We chose the "Screecher" over a Spinnaker as we believed the "Screecher" would be a much more versatile sail for sailing the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. It is the perfect sail for sailing in light winds where there is frequent tacking and jibing in between the rivers and narrow channels of the bay, and because as we know, the winds only tend to blow in the direction you want to go. We wanted it rigged on a single furling system on the bow sprit so it could be easy to handle by Toni and I from the cockpit. Once rigged on the furling system, it becomes a simple matter of deploying. We have made some tweaks using additional snatch blocks since this video. Surprisingly there were not many videos on how to rig a "Screecher" on a continuous furling system. I hope this helps others. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

Boat chores are part of boat ownership, you can't have one without the other. There is normal boat maintenance, boat upgrades, and boat projects. Join us aboard "Moments in Time" as I think we touched on a little bit of everything over the hot summer of 2024, when the winds were not blowing. There will be more coming. It will never stop. The title of this episode comes from a tune that was stuck in my head when editing, I apologize as it will now be stuck in your head after viewing. ?. Thanks Wings. Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Items used in this video Roku Streaming Stick 4K | Portable Roku Streaming Device 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision, Roku Voice Remote, Free & Live TV - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BKCDXZC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 Klein Tools VDV812-623 Weatherproof F Compression Connectors, Satellite Provider Approval and Dual O-Rings to Seal Out Moisture, 10-Pack - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008C7ZCI8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 Micro Detail Sander Paper Kit,80PCS Wet Dry Sandpaper-Grit 80 120 180 240 320 400 600 800,3.5"x 1"Hand Sanding Block with Hook and Loop Sanding Strips for Narrow Spaces Sanding or Polishing - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTBZ2TVB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 Micro Zip Detail Sander 70PCS Sandpaper-Grit 400 600 800 1000 1500 2000 3000, 3.5"x 1"Micro Sander Tool for Small Projects Wet Dry, Hook and Loop Detail Sander for Crafts and Woodworking - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJQ63BCT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 Double Sided Sticky Pads,Made of 3M VHB,Strong Adhesive Tape Squares Heavy Duty Waterproof Heat Resistant, Extreme Mounting Foam Tape,Car Home Outdoor Use, 48 Pcs 1.18x1.38 Inch - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFZYQ2K9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Heavy Duty Snap Fastener Tool Adjustable Snap Setter Tool Includes 40 Sets 15mm Snaps for Boat Cover, Replacing Metal Snaps, Repairing Boat Covers, Canvas, Sewing, Tarps - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LM5KMBH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 Stainless Steel Snaps Marine Grade-Boat Canvas Snaps, 210Pcs Heavy Duty 15mm Snap Button Mixed with Screw Snaps & Press Stud Buttons, for Cover/Carpet/Cushion/Leather/Upholstery Snaps Replacement - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4V4DKTF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title MARINE CITY 304 Stainless Steel Deluxe Antenna Halyard and Outrigger Fishing Flag Clips Stern Lights Flagpole Rope Spring Loaded for Marines - Boats - Yachts - RVs - Kayaks (Pack of 2) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0969M1WHB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Winterizing our catamaran was not originally in our plans. We wanted to sail south and enjoy tropical weather, while being scantily clad, while swaying with the palm trees in the gentle breeze, while sipping girly drinks from the Monica Lounge and laughing at our frozen friends up north shivering their you know what off. It is amazing how karma can kick you in the ass sometimes. Not quite retired yet, we had no choice but to endure what we hope will be one more winter with "Moments in Time". Winterizing a large catamaran is not trivial so we filmed the process in the hopes that it will help someone else who could not escape south as well. We consulted the Farmer's Almanac which called for a mild winter (it was not!), so we decided to leave "Moments in Time" in the water and winterized in the slip. We ran environmentally safe antifreeze through our raw water systems, our AC system, our freshwater systems, our black water systems, our diesel engines, and through the bilges and pumps. We completed some final inspections and removed perishables. Toni threw some old sheets over the leather in the saloon and before you know it, "Moments in Time" was hibernating for the winter. Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Equipment Used: 14 Gallons of -50°F Engine & Water System Antifreeze from West Marine (Pink) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6CJBDP9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Toni and I extended our stay on "Moments in Time" during our chilly autumn sail. We stayed on the hook in St Johns Creek, off of St Leonard Creek. It was Toni's birthday so I was to cook her a special dinner as we relaxed the days away onboard, making every attempt to put the stress of everyday life on the shelf. It was typical autumn weather with chilly nights and warm afternoons. We did not do much other than putz around the boat, poked at the port engine a bit and relaxed on the Monica Lounge while admiring the beautiful colors of autumn. We started our season on St Johns Creek and little did we know at that time, we would end the season on St Johns Creek, completing the circle. We cannot wait until next season. We still do not have our dinghy. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

The sailing season is quickly coming to an end in the Chesapeake Bay. Pleasure boaters have long since hauled out, others are heading south to warmer waters, while the commercial waterman continue plying their trade to keep our appetites satisfied with fresh local seafood. The winds were light, the temperatures brisk, but the colors of autumn were dazzling. Toni and I braved the 40-degree weather and took "Moments in Time" out for probably its last sail of the season. We wanted to head to the Choptank River but the weather was just not cooperating so we headed up the Patuxent River and into St Leonard Creek before dropping the anchor in the familiar St Johns Creek where we will just live on the boat for a few days and chill-lax. Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

Episode 55 - Delmarva Circumference - Legs 6-7 - From Magothy River to Hudson Creek to Solomons. Join "Moments in Time" for the last legs of our odyssey as we depart Little Island in the Magothy River and head south into familiar waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The day started with a reefed main and fog before shaking the reef out in the diminishing winds as we pass under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. We were on watch for floating debris due to the excessive high tides that the bay was experiencing. We kept an eye on the weather and realized that it was not going to improve so we headed further south than originally planned. We enjoyed a quiet anchor in Hudson Creek off the Little Choptank River as Toni cooked shrimp linguini for dinner. The following day we reluctantly headed back to the Patuxent River, ending our seven-and-a-half-day odyssey around the Delmarva Peninsula. Delmarva stands for Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia and often refers to the eastern peninsula surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) canal to the north. Circumnavigating the Delmarva Peninsula is a fun voyage to plan as you have to account for weather, winds, waves, tides, anchorages, various courses, and of course, adventure. Catchup with Leg 1 https://youtu.be/RRNz4rB3F64?si=MRwe3B1-Xs5s-2z8 Catchup with Leg 2 https://youtu.be/SAK9Nk8MxdY?si=2BqilDyajhU59Tu4 Catchup with Leg 3 https://youtu.be/CBsVNBYrppQ?si=BGdDkDg6cDcU7P5Y Catchup with Leg 4 https://youtu.be/D--7SC1k7sY?si=kVIBKcMvY__WQCM7 Catchup with Leg 5 https://youtu.be/ul6ND9UYq2s?si=d6UogW3qfScTLuom Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

Join "Moments in Time" for the fifth leg of our odyssey as we depart Veazy Cove in the Bohemia River and follow the Elk River back into the Chesapeake Bay. The day started with a reefed main but finished with barely a whisper of wind before dropping an anchor between Little Island and Maryland's western shore in the Magothy River. We laid back and relaxed in the four hours of sunshine before cooking a nice meal and turning in for the night. Tomorrow we will be heading back into familiar waters as our odyssey is getting closer to completion. Delmarva stands for Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia and often refers to the eastern peninsula surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) canal to the north. Circumnavigating the Delmarva Peninsula is a fun voyage to plan as you have to account for weather, winds, waves, tides, anchorages, various courses, and of course, adventure. Catchup with Leg 1 https://youtu.be/RRNz4rB3F64?si=MRwe3B1-Xs5s-2z8 Catchup with Leg 2 https://youtu.be/SAK9Nk8MxdY?si=2BqilDyajhU59Tu4 Catchup with Leg 3 https://youtu.be/CBsVNBYrppQ?si=BGdDkDg6cDcU7P5Y Catchup with Leg 4 https://youtu.be/D--7SC1k7sY?si=kVIBKcMvY__WQCM7 Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

Join "Moments in Time" for the fourth leg of our odyssey as we depart Cape Henlopen at the mouth of the Delaware Bay and start our journey up the Delaware Bay and into the Delaware River. We battled rain, heavy fog, crab pots, shipping, and non-squawking watermen on our way to and through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. We made it through the canal and found refuge in Veazy Code on the Bohemia River after a very long day of motor sailing. "Moments in Time" is back in Maryland. Delmarva stands for Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia and often refers to the eastern peninsula surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) canal to the north. Circumnavigating the Delmarva Peninsula is a fun voyage to plan as you have to account for weather, winds, waves, tides, anchorages, various courses, and of course, adventure. Catchup with Leg 1 https://youtu.be/RRNz4rB3F64?si=MRwe3B1-Xs5s-2z8 Catchup with Leg 2 https://youtu.be/SAK9Nk8MxdY?si=2BqilDyajhU59Tu4 Catchup with Leg 3 https://youtu.be/CBsVNBYrppQ?si=BGdDkDg6cDcU7P5Y Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

Join "Moments in Time" for the third and longest leg of this odyssey as we depart our night's anchorage behind the derelict concrete ships in Kiptopeke, VA and continued our voyage out into the Atlantic Ocean for our overnight coastal passage north, destined for the Delaware Bay. Again, we saw some choppy waters but experienced favorable winds despite the rains. The next morning saw some sunshine and spent most of the day under the large screacher sail before dropping the anchor for the night in the protected breakwaters of Cape Henlopen at the mouth of the Delaware Bay. Delmarva stands for Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia and often refers to the eastern peninsula surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) canal to the north. Circumnavigating the Delmarva Peninsula is a fun voyage to plan as you have to account for weather, winds, waves, tides, anchorages, various courses, and adventure. Catchup with Leg 1 https://youtu.be/RRNz4rB3F64?si=MRwe3B1-Xs5s-2z8 Catchup with Leg 2 https://youtu.be/SAK9Nk8MxdY?si=2BqilDyajhU59Tu4 Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

Join "Moments in Time" for the second leg of the Delmarva Circumference odyssey as we depart our first night's anchorage in Reedville, VA and continued our voyage south in the hopes of making it to the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. We experienced very choppy waters, rains, winds, and saw no sunshine on this leg of our journey. Delmarva stands for Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia and often refers to the eastern peninsula surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) canal to the north. Circumnavigating the Delmarva Peninsula is a fun voyage to plan as you have to account for weather, winds, waves, tides, anchorages, various courses, and adventure. Catchup with Leg 1 https://youtu.be/RRNz4rB3F64?si=MRwe3B1-Xs5s-2z8 Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

Well, it is that time of the year again, when the days start to get short and there is a chill in the air, you know it is time for the Annapolis Fall Sailboat Show. Toni and I left early in the morning and fought traffic before finding parking that was only a few blocks away. We viewed a Vision 444 for a second time, wandered by the Seawind corral and then spent time on the Seawind 1600 Passage Maker. We hit the tents and purchased some additional gear and wandered the grounds to converse with anyone that did not run in the opposite direction. We ended the day by attending the Seawind owners' party, comparing boats, telling tall stories, and enjoying shared experiences. The Annapolis Sailboat show is where people go to see and be seen. It is the birthplace of dreams. Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts. Previous episodes referenced in this video: https://youtu.be/-mHkrH9yIPM?si=QuRV2pfej6rOT7IC https://youtu.be/xF9U0_RHqqg?si=fCmnEdhr26swo7A5 https://youtu.be/7utmBdMSNyY?si=NBtsQDklyBpT3Nb1 https://youtu.be/jpJzru0bIEc?si=F4uVvOIEsLktY5dG https://youtu.be/ymZ1qQSup14?si=UccfgerU3tIigFhC

Delmarva stands for Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia and often refers to the eastern peninsula surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) canal to the north. Circumnavigating the Delmarva Peninsula is a fun voyage to plan as you have to account for weather, winds, waves, tides, anchorages, various courses, and adventure. Join "Moments in Time" for the first leg of this odyssey as we depart our home port in Solomons trying to make our way south before making our turn to the east. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

I grew up on the Patuxent River. Spent my early years on the old Belt Farm just north of Broome's Island and later in life, off of Long Cove, which is off of Battle Creek, which is off the Patuxent River, at Prison Point. Toni and I spent many days sailing, canoeing, and fishing these waters. This was like coming back home. We were unprepared for the flood of memories as we dropped anchor in the waters of our youth. Toni promised the recipe for the Grilled Vegetables that we cooked during this episode. This recipe is really about the marinade: Steak (we always prefer Ribeyes) Fresh Vegetables Yellow Squash Zucchini Various Peppers Onions Egg Plant if available Marinade ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 cloves of garlic 1 tsp leaf oregano 1 tsp leaf thyme 1 tsp salt ½ tsp red pepper ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp black pepper Instructions: Chunk the vegetables to preferred size Combine/Mix marinade Ingredients Combine marinade and vegetables in Ziplock bag, press any air out of bag Combine marinade and steaks in separate Ziplock bag, press any air out of bag It is best to marinade overnight in refrigerator Instructions Start grilling vegetables, as vegetables get close to completing Add steaks to grill and continue until your preferred doneness Plate steaks and bury steak with the vegetables Serve with nice full bodied red wine such as an old vine Zinfandel Bon Appetit !!! Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.

When Toni and I started to finalize our decision on what boat to buy, the Seawind 1370 was on the short list. At that time, the Seawind 1370 was still on paper with no molds built and the production availability years beyond what we wanted, which led us to the Seawind 1260. But . . . , when an opportunity was presented by Sail Away Catamarans to take a Seawind 1370 on a demo sail, we jumped at the chance. This could go two ways, regrets that we did not wait or affirmation that we are in the right place at the right time. You have to watch to see where we landed. Boat Owners are always dreaming about their next boat. Subscribe and share the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.