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Chuck Hewett
Sep 30, 20243 min read
A Dip Into Ratty's Habitat
"Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing, absolutely nothing, quite so fine as messing, simply messing about in boats." Today was a...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 27, 20242 min read
And, They're Off!
After 8 months of preparation for this trip, lifetimes on and around the water, and a maritime heritage that hopefully has had some...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 25, 20244 min read
They Call Me Bosun--That's Weird
Hi. This is Rascal the Cat. (Please remember to capitalize the "C"). Well, my life has taken a turn. I was really happy at the Lake...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 22, 20241 min read
Says I, says the Admiral
Says I: "Why would they need to be washed, they're brand new?" Says the Admiral: "Have 'em washed before I get there." The two...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 22, 20242 min read
Progress!
If you suffered through yesterday's post, great news! This one will be shorter. Yesterday, after a morning of cleaning decks, grocery...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 21, 20244 min read
It's Been a Week (If it can go wrong, it will go wrong)!
I arrived at M.E. Yacht Restoration where our boat, Katahdin, spent the summer on the hard on Monday afternoon. Nate Lattimore, project...
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Chuck Hewett
Sep 14, 20241 min read
Now She's Wet!
Launched yesterday and ready to host our adventure, Katahdin looks awesome in this new photo. We'll be beginning our adventure soon. ...
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Chuck Hewett
Aug 28, 20242 min read
To make God chuckle, tell her you've got plans!
Some of you have been asking about our plans and schedule for the Great Loop. To be honest, we're trying not to have a schedule--a huge...
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Chuck Hewett
Aug 26, 20242 min read
To embark on America's Great Loop, it takes a lot of stuff!
Jackie and I bought our 2020 Back Cove 41 in Hilton Head on April 30 and promptly trucked it to M.E. Yacht Restoration in Holland,...
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