Redemption

I don't know that I have fully redeemed myself (after sinking my father-in-laws boat) but I think I am getting smarter (incrementally of course).

According to Mile MacQueen, owner of Marine Installation Group (the guys who assembled our docks and did an awesome job) - this is the correct way to secure a line.

I tied this myself but I wasn't sure I could do it again in the future so I took a picture and saved it on my phone.

For the other novices out there, pay attention, if you can't be a pro at least you can look like one. Cheers!

"I'm Not Even a Boat Guy!"

This is my father-in-laws boat that we were 'borrowing' for the Spring although after our little 'incident' last week during some severe weather, it is likely that I will be demoted from 'first mate' to something more appropriate - like 'galley wench'.

The boat is fine, the stern had been pointed into the wind and with the bilge 'off'' and the water rough, the hull took on a few thousand gallons of water. Fortunately my co-workers, Kyle and Andrew, were on hand to help "bail me out!" (That's Andrew with the bucket)

To further exploit my lack of boating knowledge but enhance my incredible problem solving skills, our regional Business Journal recently printed a story about Sawmill Point. Check out the article at: Greater Wilmington Business Journal