The journal of CHALLENGE, USA 48003 - a 1975 Hinckley Sou’wester yawl. The refit, the passages, and the return to the water.https://challenge48003.com/en-ushttps://challenge48003.com/log/2026-05-30-you-get-by-with-a-little-help-from-your-friends/https://challenge48003.com/log/2026-05-30-you-get-by-with-a-little-help-from-your-friends/You get by with a little help from your friends…Sat, 30 May 2026 11:22:17 GMTrefitenginehttps://challenge48003.com/log/2026-05-28-only-3-years-late/https://challenge48003.com/log/2026-05-28-only-3-years-late/Only 3 years late! Finally got around to editing some footage from the Bahamas...Thu, 28 May 2026 15:36:46 GMTbahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2026-05-24-sometimes-i-impress-myself-with-my-solo-ingenuity/https://challenge48003.com/log/2026-05-24-sometimes-i-impress-myself-with-my-solo-ingenuity/Sometimes I impress myself with my solo ingenuity…. Today is one of those days.Sun, 24 May 2026 19:57:56 GMTenginerigginghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2026-05-23-turns-out-pigs-do-fly/https://challenge48003.com/log/2026-05-23-turns-out-pigs-do-fly/Turns out, pigs do fly.Sat, 23 May 2026 16:45:25 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2026-05-16-any-guesses-on-the-project-du-jour/https://challenge48003.com/log/2026-05-16-any-guesses-on-the-project-du-jour/Any guesses on the project du jour?Sat, 16 May 2026 18:36:22 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2026-05-05-the-process-of-carefully-removing-the-floor-and-most-of-the/https://challenge48003.com/log/2026-05-05-the-process-of-carefully-removing-the-floor-and-most-of-the/The process of carefully removing the floor and most of the salon furniture so I can pull the engine has begun.Tue, 05 May 2026 19:54:19 GMTenginehttps://challenge48003.com/log/2026-04-16-48hrs-home-between-3-weeks-in-the-uk-and-now-3-weeks-in/https://challenge48003.com/log/2026-04-16-48hrs-home-between-3-weeks-in-the-uk-and-now-3-weeks-in/48hrs home between 3 weeks in the UK and now 3 weeks in Mexico…. So of course I snuck up to get a jump on some work getting the engine ready to come out.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:07:18 GMTrefitenginechicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2026-04-09-a-friend-is-sailing-to-the-bvi-and-asked-for-my/https://challenge48003.com/log/2026-04-09-a-friend-is-sailing-to-the-bvi-and-asked-for-my/A friend is sailing to the BVI and asked for my recommendations on what to do/see. Since the BVI is one of my favorite places in the world I was happy to drop everything for about…Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:19:30 GMTenginehaul-outchicagosailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-12-20-got-one-shot-at-it-dont-waste-it/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-12-20-got-one-shot-at-it-dont-waste-it/Got one shot at it, don’t waste it.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:41:34 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-12-13-since-the-diesel-is-coming-out-for-a-full-teardown-and/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-12-13-since-the-diesel-is-coming-out-for-a-full-teardown-and/Since the diesel is coming out for a full teardown and rebuild next year, figured let’s get a jump on it with the injectors and injection pump!Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:29:17 GMTrefitenginehttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-12-08-3-years-late-better-than-never/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-12-08-3-years-late-better-than-never/3 years late, better than never...Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:46:25 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-12-08-well/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-12-08-well/Well. 3 years later seems like enough time to finally start editing some video from the Bahamas trip...Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:07:06 GMTbahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-24-the-itch-that-always-needs-to-be-scratched/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-24-the-itch-that-always-needs-to-be-scratched/The itch that always needs to be scratched….Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:09:18 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-21-a-quick-week-at-home-by-july-8-she-was-hauled-out-and-i-was/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-21-a-quick-week-at-home-by-july-8-she-was-hauled-out-and-i-was/A quick week at home, by July 8 she was hauled out and I was back in the road for work… Refit to begin this winter…Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:53 GMTrefithaul-outhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-21-final-days-of-the-trip-home-made-landfall-in-chicago-on/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-21-final-days-of-the-trip-home-made-landfall-in-chicago-on/Final days of the trip home. Made Landfall in Chicago on July 1 after several days of storms, fog, and more storms on Lake Michigan. We ran straight through all the way to…Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:57:39 GMTchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-21-june-24-masts-went-up-in-tonawanda-and-by-4pm-we-were-off/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-21-june-24-masts-went-up-in-tonawanda-and-by-4pm-we-were-off/June 24 masts went up in Tonawanda and by 4pm we were off the dock and on our way to Chicago!Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:53:40 GMTriggingchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-21-the-erie-canal-was-a-mostly-uneventful-6-days-of-many-locks/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-21-the-erie-canal-was-a-mostly-uneventful-6-days-of-many-locks/The Erie Canal was a mostly uneventful 6 days of many locks each day. By the end we had climbed over 500ft, and gone through 34 locks.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:46:14 GMTdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-21-june-16-first-day-on-the-erie-canal/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-21-june-16-first-day-on-the-erie-canal/June 16- First day on the Erie Canal! Only 45 days behind schedule… 6 locks the first day no issues!Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:40:43 GMTdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-21-west-point-bald-eagles-caselton-on-hudson-continued-our/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-11-21-west-point-bald-eagles-caselton-on-hudson-continued-our/West Point, Bald Eagles, Caselton on Hudson. Continued our slow journey north as we wait for the Erie Canal to open. It’s now a month behind schedule…Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:24:00 GMTdeliveryhudsonhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-09-09-peekaboo/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-09-09-peekaboo/Peekaboo!Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:06:22 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-29-sunset-over-the-fox-islands-up-here-in-northern-lake/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-29-sunset-over-the-fox-islands-up-here-in-northern-lake/Sunset over the Fox islands up here in northern Lake Michigan. Plus another great dinner, and a 700ft freighter we crossed in the Manitous….Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:17:05 GMTchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-28-we-are-under-the-mighty-mac/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-28-we-are-under-the-mighty-mac/We are under the mighty Mac! Hello Lake Michigan!Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:33:20 GMTchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-27-bob-seger-once-wrote-12-hours-out-of-mackinaw-city/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-27-bob-seger-once-wrote-12-hours-out-of-mackinaw-city/Bob Seger once wrote “12 hours out of Mackinaw City…”Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:52:09 GMTchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-26-this-afternoon-we-pushed-on-from-grosse-pointe-hi-naber/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-26-this-afternoon-we-pushed-on-from-grosse-pointe-hi-naber/This afternoon we pushed on from Grosse Pointe (Hi Naber Clan!) to Port Huron.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:44:06 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-26-lake-erie-is-in-the-books/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-26-lake-erie-is-in-the-books/Lake Erie is in the books!Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:45:41 GMTracingchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-24-masts-are-up/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-24-masts-are-up/Masts are up!Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:50:37 GMTengineriggingchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-22-spotted-by-our-good-friend-amanda-after-the-last-lock/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-22-spotted-by-our-good-friend-amanda-after-the-last-lock/Spotted by our good friend Amanda after the last lock!Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:48:45 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-19-crossed-lake-oneiada-and-made-it-through-lock-24-to/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-19-crossed-lake-oneiada-and-made-it-through-lock-24-to/Crossed Lake Oneiada and made it through lock 24 to Baldwinsville NY. On a nice floating dock with power for the evening!Fri, 20 Jun 2025 02:29:50 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-18-we-are-trucking-along-on-the-erie-canal/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-18-we-are-trucking-along-on-the-erie-canal/We are trucking along on the Erie Canal!Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:09:04 GMTriggingdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-16-to-quote-rodney-dangerfield-in-caddyshack/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-16-to-quote-rodney-dangerfield-in-caddyshack/To quote Rodney Dangerfield in Caddyshack…Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:51:52 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-16-a-timelapse-of-dropping-our-masts/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-16-a-timelapse-of-dropping-our-masts/A Timelapse of dropping our mastsTue, 17 Jun 2025 00:48:51 GMTrigginghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-16-day-one-on-the-erie-canal/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-16-day-one-on-the-erie-canal/Day one on the Erie Canal…Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:45:37 GMTdeliveryhudsonhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-16-its-been-a-bit-since-ive-done-an-update/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-16-its-been-a-bit-since-ive-done-an-update/It's been a bit since I've done an update. I'm about a month overdue....Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:13:29 GMTriggingdeliveryhudsonsailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-15-its-been-a-really-long-two-days-but-both-masts-are-down-and/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-06-15-its-been-a-really-long-two-days-but-both-masts-are-down-and/It’s been a really long two days. But both masts are down and secured on deck. Big big thanks to Joe Kestler for flying out to help!Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:24:14 GMTrigginghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-25-sound-off-in-the-comments-with-your-questions-about/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-25-sound-off-in-the-comments-with-your-questions-about/Sound off in the comments with your questions about cruising, boats, engines, life on the water, etcSun, 25 May 2025 23:28:36 GMTenginehttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-23-moving-our-way-down-long-island-sound-closer-to-the-city/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-23-moving-our-way-down-long-island-sound-closer-to-the-city/Moving our way down Long Island sound closer to the city today! Storm passed last night with no issue. Hoping it warms up a bit later on.Fri, 23 May 2025 13:12:53 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-22-happiness-come-from-chasing-dreams-and-boats-but-mainly/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-22-happiness-come-from-chasing-dreams-and-boats-but-mainly/Happiness come from chasing dreams, and boats. But mainly boats…Thu, 22 May 2025 12:07:33 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-19-the-past-10-days-have-been-a-marathon-preparing-challenge/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-19-the-past-10-days-have-been-a-marathon-preparing-challenge/The past 10 days have been a marathon preparing Challenge for her first launch in 15 years. She very much lived up to her name...Mon, 19 May 2025 14:07:48 GMTrefitenginerigginghudsonhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-11-she-lives/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-11-she-lives/She lives! Have put about 30 min on her so far and all temps seem normal, no loss of coolant so our problem has been solved! Hopefully launching tomorrow…Sun, 11 May 2025 21:49:41 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-10-wrapping-up-day-two-of-our-final-prep-before-the-delivery/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-10-wrapping-up-day-two-of-our-final-prep-before-the-delivery/Wrapping up day two of our final prep before the delivery to Chicago. Sorted out many of the electrical issues including the autopilot.Sat, 10 May 2025 22:58:52 GMTenginedeliverychicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-08-three-70lb-checked-bags-full-of-tools-and-parts-2-carry-on/https://challenge48003.com/log/2025-05-08-three-70lb-checked-bags-full-of-tools-and-parts-2-carry-on/Three 70lb checked bags full of tools and parts... 2 Carry-on bags of clothes... Headed out to begin the prep and delivery home to Chicago! The adventure begins....Thu, 08 May 2025 22:56:43 GMTdeliverychicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2024-12-13-well-some-big-progress-today/https://challenge48003.com/log/2024-12-13-well-some-big-progress-today/Well, some big progress today.Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:53:49 GMTenginehttps://challenge48003.com/log/2024-11-30-a-few-weeks-back-my-father-and-i-went-out-to-sag-harbor-to/https://challenge48003.com/log/2024-11-30-a-few-weeks-back-my-father-and-i-went-out-to-sag-harbor-to/A few weeks back my father and I went out to Sag Harbor to get some projects done on Challenge before the winter…Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:06:50 GMTenginehudsonsailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2024-10-22-turns-out-touring-just-means-ironing-your-wardrobe-in/https://challenge48003.com/log/2024-10-22-turns-out-touring-just-means-ironing-your-wardrobe-in/Turns out touring just means ironing your wardrobe in different places with different backdrops.Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:24:30 GMTbahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2024-10-19-i-was-up-in-maine-this-week-for-a-road-rally-which-means-i/https://challenge48003.com/log/2024-10-19-i-was-up-in-maine-this-week-for-a-road-rally-which-means-i/I was up in Maine this week for a road rally, which means I had to stop by Challenge’s home, Hinckley Yachts in Southwest Harbor. Stunning!Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:14:28 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2024-10-14-something-bout-a-boat-sitting-on-the-sea-out-there-in-the/https://challenge48003.com/log/2024-10-14-something-bout-a-boat-sitting-on-the-sea-out-there-in-the/“Something bout a boat, sitting on the sea, out there in the wind, floating on the free” -Jimmy BuffettMon, 14 Oct 2024 05:39:15 GMTrefitriggingdeliverychicagohudsonbahamassailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2024-10-11-looking-forward-to-being-up-in-sw-harbor-next-week/https://challenge48003.com/log/2024-10-11-looking-forward-to-being-up-in-sw-harbor-next-week/Looking forward to being up in SW Harbor next week! Hopefully we get a light show during our visit...Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:40:18 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2024-10-09-our-thoughts-and-hearts-this-week-are-with-all-of-our/https://challenge48003.com/log/2024-10-09-our-thoughts-and-hearts-this-week-are-with-all-of-our/Our thoughts and hearts this week are with all of our friends in Florida who are on the path of Milton. We were lucky enough to spend two wonderful months in Florida, and the…Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:06:22 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2024-09-27-hi-there/https://challenge48003.com/log/2024-09-27-hi-there/Hi there! Its been a while!Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:39:48 GMTchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-11-27-in-honor-of-i-invite-all-of-my-chicago-and-nautical-history/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-11-27-in-honor-of-i-invite-all-of-my-chicago-and-nautical-history/In honor of , I invite all of my Chicago and nautical history aficionado friends to consider donating to Friends of The Chicago Harbor LighthouseMon, 27 Nov 2023 17:42:16 GMTrefitchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-11-02-here-is-a-fun-blast-from-the-past/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-11-02-here-is-a-fun-blast-from-the-past/Here is a fun blast from the past! If you missed my online Seminar / Q&A last Feb, you can now watch it here! https://youtu.be/Hq4MFUGsVp0Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:40:22 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-09-08-its-a-rain-day-here-in-chicago-so-im-catching-up-on-some/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-09-08-its-a-rain-day-here-in-chicago-so-im-catching-up-on-some/It's a rain day here in Chicago, so I'm catching up on some much-overdue video organization and editing.... Here are some clips from the Bahamas in the meantime…Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:21:27 GMTchicagobahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-08-04-we-had-a-fairly-serious-moment-on-the-water-tonight/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-08-04-we-had-a-fairly-serious-moment-on-the-water-tonight/We had a fairly serious moment on the water tonight. Luckily we were onboard a well prepared vessel and could render aid quickly and efficiently.Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:51:13 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-05-13-i-was-really-missing-diving-in-that-turquoise-blue-bahamian/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-05-13-i-was-really-missing-diving-in-that-turquoise-blue-bahamian/I was really missing diving in that turquoise blue Bahamian water, the universe heard my cry presented me with a very cool opportunity today….Sat, 13 May 2023 18:42:35 GMTchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-05-12-adjustment-to-land-life-has-gone-well-so-far/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-05-12-adjustment-to-land-life-has-gone-well-so-far/Adjustment to land life has gone well so far… but the inevitable has happened. After 7 months of never needing keys, I managed to forget them while taking the dogs out this AM…Fri, 12 May 2023 11:36:29 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-30-i-m-a-bit-over-due-for-an-update-so-here-is-a-long-one/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-30-i-m-a-bit-over-due-for-an-update-so-here-is-a-long-one/I‘m a bit over due for an update so here is a long one…….Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:17:50 GMTdeliveryracingchicagosailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-15-our-first-dock-since-sarasota/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-15-our-first-dock-since-sarasota/Our first dock since….. Sarasota? Almost 5 months ago???Sat, 15 Apr 2023 15:29:40 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-15-we-did-it-bo/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-15-we-did-it-bo/We did it Bo! We are back in the USofA!Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:18:24 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-14-our-final-bahamian-sunrise-spent-the-night-anchored-off/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-14-our-final-bahamian-sunrise-spent-the-night-anchored-off/Our final Bahamian sunrise. Spent the night anchored off Chub Cay in rollers the size of Volkswagens… not fun.Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:38:18 GMTenginebahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-13-passing-nassau/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-13-passing-nassau/Passing Nassau!Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:46:31 GMTchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-12-well-our-time-here-in-the-beautiful-bahamaian-waters-is/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-12-well-our-time-here-in-the-beautiful-bahamaian-waters-is/Well. Our time here in the beautiful Bahamaian waters is drawing to a close… Doing some cleaning and last min prep before we head out this afternoon! Hoping to shoot striaght…Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:37:05 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-09-hoppy-easter-from-staniel-cay/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-09-hoppy-easter-from-staniel-cay/Hoppy Easter from Staniel Cay! We made a big push yesterday to get up here and catch a weather window to Bimini, well as of this morning that weather window slammed shut. So now…Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:56:03 GMTbahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-07-well-our-time-is-officially-coming-to-an-end-here-in-the/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-07-well-our-time-is-officially-coming-to-an-end-here-in-the/Well, our time is officially coming to an end here in the wonderful Exumas....Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:49:17 GMThaul-outchicagobahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-03-first-time-ive-ever-scheduled-a-haulout-for-spring/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-04-03-first-time-ive-ever-scheduled-a-haulout-for-spring/First time I’ve ever scheduled a haulout for spring… usually it’s a launch date!Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:53:05 GMThaul-outhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-27-helloooooooo/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-27-helloooooooo/Helloooooooo! It’s been a while! How is everyone??Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:07:42 GMTchicagosailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-27-our-buddy-boat-100075724281391-2048-explore-with/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-27-our-buddy-boat-100075724281391-2048-explore-with/Our buddy boat @[100075724281391:2048:Explore With Perseverance] just released a new video today! Check them out if you haven’t yet!Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:54:04 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-14-tonights-entertainment-a-live-dinghy-concert/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-14-tonights-entertainment-a-live-dinghy-concert/Tonight’s entertainment a live dinghy concert!Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:36:39 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-14-i-just-realized-it-has-been-a-bit-since-ive-posted-an-update/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-14-i-just-realized-it-has-been-a-bit-since-ive-posted-an-update/I just realized it has been a bit since I've posted an update! You know what they say, "Time Flies when you're having Rum!"Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:02:30 GMTchicagosailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-05-1-year-ago-today-painting-the-boat-bottom-in-waukegan-on-a/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-05-1-year-ago-today-painting-the-boat-bottom-in-waukegan-on-a/1 year ago, today: Painting the boat bottom in Waukegan on a cold winter day. I’m still surprised at how well this paint has held up in fresh and salt water!Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:45:40 GMTpainthttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-03-a-nice-little-happy-hour-here-on-obrien-cay-with-some/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-03-a-nice-little-happy-hour-here-on-obrien-cay-with-some/A nice little happy hour here on O’Brien Cay with some fellow blow boaters. We had a birthday in the group tonight! Most of us are headed to Compass Cay tomorrow to so swim with…Sat, 04 Mar 2023 02:41:01 GMTsailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-01-after-a-few-days-here-in-staniel-i-get-what-all-the-fuss-is/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-03-01-after-a-few-days-here-in-staniel-i-get-what-all-the-fuss-is/After a few days here in Staniel, I get what all the fuss is about. What a fantastic spot. I could easily see making this my home port next cruising season.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:01:36 GMTchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-27-motored-down-to-staniel-cay-today-time-for-some-fuel-and/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-27-motored-down-to-staniel-cay-today-time-for-some-fuel-and/Motored down to Staniel Cay today, time for some fuel and water... Another windless day, so the water was unbelievably calm, would be nice to sail but I'll never complain about…Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:23:26 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-26-sunday-funday-here-in-the-exumas/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-26-sunday-funday-here-in-the-exumas/Sunday Funday here in the Exumas....Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:10:25 GMTbahamassailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-25-happy-saturday/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-25-happy-saturday/Happy Saturday! We did some sailing today!Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:23:42 GMTengineriggingsailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-24-our-last-day-here-in-highbourne-cay-headed-south-tomorrow/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-24-our-last-day-here-in-highbourne-cay-headed-south-tomorrow/Our last day here in Highbourne Cay, headed south tomorrow!Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:33:12 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-23-its-been-a-quiet-two-days-here-off-highbourne-cay/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-23-its-been-a-quiet-two-days-here-off-highbourne-cay/It’s been a quiet two days here off Highbourne Cay. Getting caught up on some work after two days on the move earlier in the week.Thu, 23 Feb 2023 21:54:34 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-21-we-made-it/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-21-we-made-it/We made it! 30 hours from Bimini to the Exumas!Tue, 21 Feb 2023 22:53:23 GMTbahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-21-123-miles-and-21-hours-later-we-made-it-to-nassau/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-21-123-miles-and-21-hours-later-we-made-it-to-nassau/123 miles and 21 hours later we made it to Nassau!Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:28:02 GMTdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-20-what-started-as-a-wonderful-sailing-day-slowly-diminished/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-20-what-started-as-a-wonderful-sailing-day-slowly-diminished/What started as a wonderful sailing day slowly diminished into a motoring day. All things considered it’s fine by me, I’d rather no wind over night and motoring than too much wind…Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:38:19 GMTsailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-17-bosun-says-land-ho/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-17-bosun-says-land-ho/Bosun says: Land Ho! 82nm later we are in Alice Town on Bimini! The water has that signature Bahamas Blue and I can’t wait to go diving….Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:41:26 GMTdeliverychicagobahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-17-sun-is-up/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-17-sun-is-up/Sun is up! Sails are out! Smiles are onFri, 17 Feb 2023 12:10:47 GMTdeliverysailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-17-next-stop-bimini/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-17-next-stop-bimini/Next stop: Bimini!Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:02:27 GMTbahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-16-weather-window-shifted-a-bit-over-night-and-a-beautiful/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-16-weather-window-shifted-a-bit-over-night-and-a-beautiful/Weather window shifted a bit over night and a beautiful slot opened up for Friday, so we are staying here at Rodriguez key for the day and will cross tomorrow :)Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:34:29 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-15-made-it-to-rodriguez-key-just-off-key-largo-for-our-final/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-15-made-it-to-rodriguez-key-just-off-key-largo-for-our-final/Made it to Rodriguez Key, just off Key Largo for our final night in the US of A!Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:52:02 GMTenginedeliverybahamassailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-15-well-after-a-month-our-time-at-boot-key-harbor-has-come-to/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-15-well-after-a-month-our-time-at-boot-key-harbor-has-come-to/Well, after a month our time at Boot Key Harbor has come to an end.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:59:32 GMTsailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-13-well-we-are-still-in-the-villages/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-13-well-we-are-still-in-the-villages/Well, we are still in The Villages.. Oops, I mean Boot Key Harbor. Which is essentially The Villages for Sailors (for those who don't know the villages is a massive retirement…Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:02:27 GMTchicagobahamassailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-09-well-the-proverbial-cat-is-out-of-the-spinnaker-bag/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-09-well-the-proverbial-cat-is-out-of-the-spinnaker-bag/Well, the proverbial cat is out of the spinnaker bag...Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:59:26 GMTracingchicagobahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-06-some-pics-from-the-113th-chicago-yacht-club-race-to/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-06-some-pics-from-the-113th-chicago-yacht-club-race-to/Some pics from the 113th Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac aboard Gypsy in 2022Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:24:32 GMTracingchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-04-ahoy/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-04-ahoy/Ahoy!Sat, 04 Feb 2023 20:12:13 GMTengineracingbahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-01-we-dont-have-groundhogs-in-the-keys-but-we-do-have-conch/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-02-01-we-dont-have-groundhogs-in-the-keys-but-we-do-have-conch/We don't have groundhogs in the keys, but we do have Conch.... https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-keys-groundhog-conch-sees-shadow/Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:11:02 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-29-reminder/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-29-reminder/Reminder! Don't forget to register for my interactive talk hosted by Chicago Yacht Club's Nautical Education Committee!Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:28:44 GMTchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-20-disclaimer-this-is-a-long-one-skip-if-you-dont-want-to-read/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-20-disclaimer-this-is-a-long-one-skip-if-you-dont-want-to-read/*Disclaimer: This is a long one, skip if you don't want to read approximately 1 chapter*Fri, 20 Jan 2023 04:28:31 GMTrefitenginebrightworkdeliveryracingchicagopaintbahamassailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-17-have-tools-will-travel/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-17-have-tools-will-travel/Have tools, will travel..Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:58:29 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-15-i-know-i-know-i-missed-a-week-but-this-episode-is-a-good-one/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-15-i-know-i-know-i-missed-a-week-but-this-episode-is-a-good-one/I know I know, I missed a week.... But this episode is a good one! Plenty of shots of the Basenjis and some MAYHEM in a lock! Check it out and let me know your thoughts in the…Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:49:30 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-13-batten-down-the-hatches/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-13-batten-down-the-hatches/Batten down the hatches! Literally!Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:31:09 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-11-thoughts-on-marathon-after-the-first-24-hours-seems-like-a/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-11-thoughts-on-marathon-after-the-first-24-hours-seems-like-a/Thoughts on Marathon after the first 24 hours: Seems like a liveaboard paradise… and a decent stop for a cruiser if you can get in.Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:36:29 GMTbahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-10-day-78-since-leaving-chicago-key-west-in-our-wake/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-10-day-78-since-leaving-chicago-key-west-in-our-wake/Day 78 Since Leaving Chicago: Key West In Our WakeWed, 11 Jan 2023 00:18:24 GMTchicagosailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-04-heres-some-fun-news/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-04-heres-some-fun-news/Here’s some fun news! Join me February 18 for a live discussion via satellite (literally) for one of Chicago Yacht Club’s Nautical Education seminars!Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:35:12 GMTchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-03-hope-everyone-had-a-great-new-years/https://challenge48003.com/log/2023-01-03-hope-everyone-had-a-great-new-years/Hope everyone had a great New Years!Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:11:00 GMTbahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-30-whoa/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-30-whoa/Whoa! What a day. Got a call that no cruiser ever wants to get.Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:09:33 GMTchicagosailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-28-made-it-to-key-west/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-28-made-it-to-key-west/Made it to Key West!Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:29:21 GMTdeliverysailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-25-episode-2-the-solo-mac/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-25-episode-2-the-solo-mac/EPISODE 2: The Solo Mac Today's youtube video is what we would call a regift... I wanted to keep the videos linear for how the journey of owning Gypsy has gone, so Episode 2 is…Sun, 25 Dec 2022 20:39:35 GMTdeliveryracinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-25-merry-christmas-from-bosun-hurley-and-myself/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-25-merry-christmas-from-bosun-hurley-and-myself/Merry Christmas from Bosun, Hurley, and Myself!Sun, 25 Dec 2022 12:52:57 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-23-its-still-warm-here-in-sarasota-but-we-are-supposed-to-get/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-23-its-still-warm-here-in-sarasota-but-we-are-supposed-to-get/It’s still warm here in Sarasota but we are supposed to get a cold snap from that storm. So I figured let’s take the warm opportunity to dive and install our zinc, clean the…Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:07:44 GMTdeliverysailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-21-oh-boy/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-21-oh-boy/Oh boy! What an adventure today….Wed, 21 Dec 2022 23:56:57 GMTenginedeliverychicagosailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-19-day-56-savor-the-good-days/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-19-day-56-savor-the-good-days/Day 56: Savor the good days!Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:51 GMTrefitsailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-17-well-i-guess-youtube-has-another-obnoxious-sailing-blogger/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-17-well-i-guess-youtube-has-another-obnoxious-sailing-blogger/Well, I guess YouTube has another obnoxious sailing blogger...Sun, 18 Dec 2022 03:24:32 GMTsailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-16-well-its-been-a-minute-since-ive-put-an-update-out/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-16-well-its-been-a-minute-since-ive-put-an-update-out/Well it's been a minute since I've put an update out... Not much has been happening since I got to Long Boat, FL.Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:53:46 GMTdeliverychicagosailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-06-two-days-into-our-stay-here-on-longboat-key-boy-is-it-nice/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-06-two-days-into-our-stay-here-on-longboat-key-boy-is-it-nice/Two days into our stay here on Longboat Key, boy is it nice to just drop anchor and stay put a few days.Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:59:20 GMTenginehaul-outchicagopainthttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-04-a-pretty-uneventful-night-crossing-the-gulf-wind-died-down/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-04-a-pretty-uneventful-night-crossing-the-gulf-wind-died-down/A pretty uneventful night crossing the gulf. Wind died down and it got nice and flat. Once the moon set the stars we’re pretty spectacular…Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:59:44 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-03-evening-crossing-update/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-03-evening-crossing-update/Evening crossing updateSat, 03 Dec 2022 23:10:18 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-03-live-via-satellite/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-03-live-via-satellite/Live Via SatelliteSat, 03 Dec 2022 19:39:38 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-03-headed-offshore-for-the-200nm-crossing-to-tampa/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-03-headed-offshore-for-the-200nm-crossing-to-tampa/Headed offshore for the 200nm crossing to Tampa. Will be far beyond cell service but you can follow my SPOT Tracker here: https://maps.findmespot.com/s/XGSH#live/assetsSat, 03 Dec 2022 12:36:52 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-01-day-38-short-day-short-update/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-12-01-day-38-short-day-short-update/Day 38: Short Day, Short UpdateThu, 01 Dec 2022 23:09:21 GMTenginehttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-30-days-36-37-when-to-trust-your-gut-why-you-have-to-really/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-30-days-36-37-when-to-trust-your-gut-why-you-have-to-really/Days 36 & 37: When to trust your gut & why you have to really understand weather forecasts before going off shore...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:29:39 GMTengineriggingdeliverychicagosailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-28-day-34-dolphins-low-bridges-and-a-nice-anchorage/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-28-day-34-dolphins-low-bridges-and-a-nice-anchorage/Day 34: Dolphins, Low Bridges, and a nice anchorage…Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:39:06 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-28-day-34-sails-go-up-smiles-come-out/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-28-day-34-sails-go-up-smiles-come-out/Day 34: Sails go up, smiles come out...Mon, 28 Nov 2022 04:45:12 GMTriggingdeliverysailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-27-todays-moment-of-zen/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-27-todays-moment-of-zen/Today’s moment of zen.Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:31:40 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-26-post-is-a-day-late-oops/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-26-post-is-a-day-late-oops/(Post is a day late, oops) Day 32: We made it to Salt Water!Sun, 27 Nov 2022 01:28:18 GMThaul-outriggingdeliverychicagosailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-24-day-31-happy-thanksgiving-from-the-bayou/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-24-day-31-happy-thanksgiving-from-the-bayou/Day 31: Happy Thanksgiving from The Bayou!Fri, 25 Nov 2022 02:04:40 GMTengineriggingdeliveryracinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-24-happy-thanksgiving/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-24-happy-thanksgiving/Happy Thanksgiving!Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:03:40 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-23-day-30/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-23-day-30/DAY 30! Yay! One full month of living on the riversThu, 24 Nov 2022 00:29:32 GMTengineriggingdeliverychicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-22-day-29-our-longest-in-distance-and-duration/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-22-day-29-our-longest-in-distance-and-duration/Day 29: Our longest in distance and duration!Wed, 23 Nov 2022 01:58:16 GMTenginedeliverychicagopainthttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-22-day-28-the-metropolis-of-demopolis/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-22-day-28-the-metropolis-of-demopolis/Day 28: The Metropolis of Demopolis!Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:22:37 GMTenginedeliverychicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-20-days-26-27-sweet-home-alabama/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-20-days-26-27-sweet-home-alabama/Days 26 & 27: Sweet Home AlabamaMon, 21 Nov 2022 00:42:18 GMTriggingdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-19-day-25-water-is-in-fact-wet/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-19-day-25-water-is-in-fact-wet/Day 25: Water is in fact, wet.Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:16:49 GMTenginedeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-18-well-i-certainly-have-no-shortage-of-content-from-this-trip/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-18-well-i-certainly-have-no-shortage-of-content-from-this-trip/Well, I certainly have no shortage of content from this trip so far..Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:06:18 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-18-diving-in-the-tennessee-tombigbee-waterway-was-not-a-square/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-18-diving-in-the-tennessee-tombigbee-waterway-was-not-a-square/Diving in the Tennessee-tombigbee waterway was NOT a square I was particularly excited to color in on the bingo card that is my life today…Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:14:38 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-18-ok-mother-nature-any-time-you-want-to-warm-up-just-feel/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-18-ok-mother-nature-any-time-you-want-to-warm-up-just-feel/Ok Mother Nature any time you want to warm up just feel free to do soFri, 18 Nov 2022 12:52:36 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-17-day-24-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-space/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-17-day-24-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-space/Day 24 or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Space HeaterFri, 18 Nov 2022 00:37:26 GMTdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-16-day-23-a-brief-history-of-the-tennessee-tombigbee-waterway/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-16-day-23-a-brief-history-of-the-tennessee-tombigbee-waterway/Day 23: A brief history of the Tennessee-Tombigbee WaterwayWed, 16 Nov 2022 23:26:46 GMTdeliverychicagosailinghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-15-day-22-that-was-short/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-15-day-22-that-was-short/Day 22: That was short! But we did cross 2 state borders in 7 miles...Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:19:15 GMTenginedeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-14-day-21/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-14-day-21/Day 21? I think?Tue, 15 Nov 2022 01:55:19 GMTdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-13-day-20-wow/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-13-day-20-wow/Day 20: Wow! 20 Days on the rivers!Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:58:02 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-12-we-stayed-put-today/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-12-we-stayed-put-today/We stayed put today. It was cold but no snow here at Cuba Landing, but this was about 60 miles north of us at a marina we were at 2 days agoSun, 13 Nov 2022 02:09:48 GMTdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-11-day-18-paris-to-cuba-in-8-hours-flat/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-11-day-18-paris-to-cuba-in-8-hours-flat/Day 18: Paris To Cuba in 8 Hours Flat!Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:38:35 GMTchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-10-days-16-17-boat-work-day-at-green-turtle-bay-then-off-to/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-10-days-16-17-boat-work-day-at-green-turtle-bay-then-off-to/Days 16 & 17: Boat Work Day at Green Turtle Bay then off to Paris LandingFri, 11 Nov 2022 00:34:54 GMTrigginghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-08-some-late-photos-from-the-finish-line-of-this-years-great/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-08-some-late-photos-from-the-finish-line-of-this-years-great/Some late photos from the finish line of this year’s Great Lakes Singlehanded Society Solo Chicago to Mackinac race where Gypsy and I took 1st in section.Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:28:32 GMTdeliveryracingchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-08-day-15-paducah-ky-to-green-turtle-bay-marina-with-a-stowaway/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-08-day-15-paducah-ky-to-green-turtle-bay-marina-with-a-stowaway/Day 15: Paducah, KY to Green Turtle Bay Marina With a StowawayWed, 09 Nov 2022 00:09:44 GMTriggingchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-07-day-14-two-full-weeks-on-the-rivers/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-07-day-14-two-full-weeks-on-the-rivers/Day 14: Two Full Weeks On The Rivers!Mon, 07 Nov 2022 23:30:25 GMTdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-06-day-13-the-end-of-our-mississippi-adventure/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-06-day-13-the-end-of-our-mississippi-adventure/Day 13: The End Of Our Mississippi Adventure....Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:26:24 GMTdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-06-made-it-to-olmstead-lock-for-the-night/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-06-made-it-to-olmstead-lock-for-the-night/Made it to Olmstead lock for the night. The shoreline here is less than favorable due to the low waterSun, 06 Nov 2022 23:14:04 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-06-fresh-shipment-of-dinosaur-juice-headed-north-from-galveston/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-06-fresh-shipment-of-dinosaur-juice-headed-north-from-galveston/Fresh shipment of dinosaur juice headed north from Galveston!Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:03:16 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-05-day-12-cape-girardeau-mo-our-longest-distance-day-yet/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-05-day-12-cape-girardeau-mo-our-longest-distance-day-yet/Day 12: Cape Girardeau, MO - Our longest distance day yet!Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:21:34 GMTdeliverychicagobahamashttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-04-day-11-a-short-windy-hop-to-kaskaskia-lock/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-04-day-11-a-short-windy-hop-to-kaskaskia-lock/Day 11: A short windy hop to Kaskaskia LockFri, 04 Nov 2022 20:18:12 GMTdeliverychicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-03-day-10-the-mighty-miss/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-03-day-10-the-mighty-miss/Day 10: The Mighty MissFri, 04 Nov 2022 00:34:22 GMTenginedeliverychicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-03-greetings-from-st-louis/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-03-greetings-from-st-louis/Greetings from St. Louis!Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:02:47 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-02-day-9-bye-bye-illinois-river/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-02-day-9-bye-bye-illinois-river/Day 9: Bye Bye Illinois River!Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:19:49 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-02-checking-in-from-grafton-il-mile-marker-0-for-the-illinois/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-02-checking-in-from-grafton-il-mile-marker-0-for-the-illinois/Checking in from Grafton, IL - Mile Marker 0 for the Illinois River! We are officially on the Mississippi now until Cairo, IL!Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:57:53 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-01-day-8-one-full-week-on-the-loop-and-a-long-50-mile-day/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-11-01-day-8-one-full-week-on-the-loop-and-a-long-50-mile-day/Day 8: One full week on the loop and a long 50 mile day!Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:50:57 GMTdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-31-day-7-happy-halloween-from-beardstown-il/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-31-day-7-happy-halloween-from-beardstown-il/Day 7: Happy Halloween from Beardstown, ILMon, 31 Oct 2022 23:38:23 GMTchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-30-day-6-not-much-to-report-today-it-was-rainy-and-gloomy-most/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-30-day-6-not-much-to-report-today-it-was-rainy-and-gloomy-most/Day 6: Not much to report today, it was rainy and gloomy most of the day. I was jealous of the dogs who got to spend most of their day down below curled up on the bed…Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:15:06 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-29-day-5-hennepin-il-to-peoria-illinois-valley-yacht-club/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-29-day-5-hennepin-il-to-peoria-illinois-valley-yacht-club/Day 5: Hennepin, IL to Peoria (Illinois Valley Yacht Club)Sat, 29 Oct 2022 22:34:01 GMTdeliverychicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-28-day-4-warmest-weather-yet/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-28-day-4-warmest-weather-yet/Day 4: Warmest weather yet! We had a wonderful and easy day on the Illinois River making our way from Ottawa, IL to Hennepin, IL.Fri, 28 Oct 2022 22:38:23 GMThttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-27-day-3-the-day-i-decided-i-will-do-a-youtube-channel/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-27-day-3-the-day-i-decided-i-will-do-a-youtube-channel/Day 3: The Day I Decided I Will Do a Youtube Channel...Fri, 28 Oct 2022 02:59:11 GMTdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-26-day-2/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-26-day-2/Day 2.... got an early start in downtown, off the dock just after 6am when the rain stopped. EVERYTHING WAS WET AND COLD. Was an uncomfortably cold morning until almost 11am. Made…Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:24:45 GMTdeliverychicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-26-spotted-by-some-fellow-delivery-captains-waiting-on-the/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-26-spotted-by-some-fellow-delivery-captains-waiting-on-the/Spotted by some fellow delivery captains waiting on the Lockport lock today!Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:31:14 GMTdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-25-nebo-has-this-sweet-auto-logging-function-makes-it-easy-to/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-25-nebo-has-this-sweet-auto-logging-function-makes-it-easy-to/Nebo has this sweet auto-logging function, makes it easy to keep track of info like hours underway, distance, average speed, etc....Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:02:58 GMTdeliveryhttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-25-a-very-wet-and-foggy-day-one-on-our-trip/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-25-a-very-wet-and-foggy-day-one-on-our-trip/A very wet and foggy day one on our trip!Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:29:32 GMTenginerigginghttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-25-jerry-cans-are-full-mast-is-down-laundry-is-done-galley-is/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-25-jerry-cans-are-full-mast-is-down-laundry-is-done-galley-is/Jerry cans are full, mast is down, laundry is done, galley is stocked.Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:37:13 GMTriggingchicagohttps://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-25-the-mast-is-down/https://challenge48003.com/log/2022-10-25-the-mast-is-down/The mast is down! Thank you everyone who helped, now off to a black tie wedding!Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:34:58 GMTrigging