Tagged: nature
Fall Flippers
We’re starting to move towards the tail end of the boating season. The days are growing shorter, and the breezes cooler. To be sure, there are some issues to boating later in the season; however, there are some benefits as well. A key benefit for many folks is the chance to reconnect with nature and, in particular, the wildlife. During the core season, when there’s a lot of boating traffic, many birds and animals move into hiding. But, after Labor Day, when the boat count drops dramatically, the wildlife returns. Egrets, herons, and hawks get bolder and more visible. Yesterday, [...]
Duck Weather
Last Sunday, Father’s Day, was forecast to be a wet one, and it certainly was with heavy downpours interspersed with light showers. Recently, I’ve been having trouble with my mooring cover collecting as opposed to dispelling rain, so I felt compelled to get on board to sort through potential solutions in spite of the airborne moisture. As you can imagine, there wasn’t a lot of harbor activity, but that proved to be a blessing as I was able to focus without distractions. After developing a feasible idea for a promising new set-up, I debated on whether to fold up the [...]