Selah Way

Selah is a Hebrew term with MANY meanings. We're using "pause and consider".  David, our captain, doing some engine repairs before casting off.  Martin Dudley (Uncle Fud) re-setting the flag stantion so it won't fall off enroute! David & Amy, Captain & First Mate showing off our AGLCA burghee which means we are in progress of cruising the Great Loop. Brother extraordinairre, Tom Briggs, inflating the fenders before heading out. Of course, DOG is helping! Typically, a shake down cruise wouldn't be a three day journey, but it seemed to be the best option for us. For insurance (other than our insurance policy) we invited my brother, Tom Briggs and his buddy since childhood, Martin Dudley (affectionately known as Uncle Fud) for their boating experience and wisdom of all things nautical. Also, we know a good amount of humor is always needed for serious undertakings! This is an impeller. It's missing some "fins" ...

OR...Maiden Voyage from Donovan's Shady Harbor Marina (Hudson River, NY) to Point Bay Marina, Charlotte, VT. In two days, David and I will begin our Great Loop adventure and at the same time will bring our 1980 Albin 36 to our home port in Charlotte, VT. Our crew will include my brother, Tom Briggs and family friend, Martin Dudley. Years ago, this same crew navigated the Oswego Canal locks (without David) and I remember lots of laughs and good times. It'll be fun to do it again, some 40+ years later. We're planning on 2 or 3 days of travel arriving at Point Bay Marina by Sunday mid-day. Stay tuned!

This is a typical conversation between boaters, so it should come as no surprise. David and I loved boating on our '92 Sea Ray Sundancer 270 for our first season in 2017. We had a slip at Point Bay Marina in Charlotte, VT with electricity (rarely used) and took advantage of every possible good weather day to spend out on the lake. It might have only been a quick zip across the lake to Split Rock for dinner and a swim or kayak after work. Sometimes we took several days and headed north as far as Isle La Motte or south to Chipman's Point anchoring in secluded coves or behind small islands for protection from the wind. ONE of our favorite places was Valcour Island - for those of you have been there,  you know why. If you're cruising through Lake Champlain, don't miss this beautiful, historic island known for it's protective coves, beaches, and hiking. So, the conversation that took place was about finding the perfect boat - a little bigger - for traveling beyond L...