Off the Grid

2009

Cat Maudy gets her "steering on"!

The port side rudder was LOCKED into place. It would not turn – making steering Cat Maudy a challenge. So when we paid a visit to the St. Augustine Marine […]

2009

The Sheepshead are biting!

Our new found fishermen buddies Holland and Shawn found some of the best fishing grounds inside of the St. Augustine Inlet, and only a few yards away from Cat Maudy. […]

2009

Christmas-time in St. Augustine FL

Christmas Eve at the Pizzeria and Christmas day at the Columbia Restaurant in historic St. Augustine – with CAT mates Rick & Linda (MakeItSo), Larry & Karen (Chateau sur la […]

2009

There is a HUGE freighter directly in front of me!!!

5:30AM, on December, 22, (the day after solstice, and the […]

2009

Cruisers become "family" for a day

As cruisers arrived at the Charleston Maritime Center – Dockmaster Bob generously volunteered to OPEN the KITCHEN doors and the adjacent conference room to cruisers for a Thanksgiving feast. Living […]

2009

A tour of Charleston…

Busy with client work, sailing Cat Maudy out of Charleston is delayed – until after December 1. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t spend some time capturing local flavor. […]

2009

Cat Maudy waits…for the Admiral

After a 72 hour sail from Baltimore MD to Charleston SC, we take in the sights including: The Historic BatteryThe Recently built Ravenel Bridge …and everything inbetween. Waiting 30 days…for […]

2009

Baltimore to Charleston Recap

Delivery Crew (L to R) Bill Edward, John Martin, Pat Todd, Frank Rubright Baltimore to NorfolkDeparted Balitmore 0919 140nm 21.5hrs avg: 6.6kts SOG Norfolk to Cape Hatteras148nm 23hrs avg: 6.4kts […]

2009

Bad weather and big seas…Cat Maudy sails to Charleston

Notes from dockside: Friday, Oct 16, 2009 9AM:On an unusually […]

2009

The Big Cat House

Rich from Georgetown Yacht Basin, Galena MD worked on Cat Maudy’s saildrive problem. He had the drives out of the boat a couple of hours after we were blocked on […]

2009

Sassafras River and Chesapeake Bay fog rolls in…

We left Georgetown Yacht Basin in the pre-dawn. As we […]

2009

Life is better….at Betterton!

As I scanned google maps looking for the ideal bike route, Betterton, MD – with a whopping 6 streets and a public beach at the mouth of the Sassafras River […]

2009

Motor sail to Georgetown MD

Is traveling to Georgetown like time traveling into the past? It is and it ain’t.. Georgetown Yacht Basin is the only yard able to haul very beamy cats. So in […]

2009

Cat Maudy comes to life with new sails!

Jane and I departed the dock at 1300 hrs. we had a very good 10-15kts from 045. close hauled we were making 7 and 8 until we reached the bay […]

2009

Rendezvous with Our White Magic

Wed 8/26/2009 The winds were light – but it didn’t matter. We simply HAD to get away from the dock. With new sails installed, sika fully cured, and my triathlon […]

2009

Humpty Dumpty comes alive!

What started out as a minor “CLEW” repair, morphed into needing new sails. The clew, is the end of the main sail, that attaches to the stern end of the […]

2009

Sika certify-ABLE

Months ago, when researching HOW to install acrylic windows with SIKA 295UV – Captain Pat ended up having a conversation with the Sika Eastern Seaboard Tech Rep. aka…Mr. Sika himself. […]

2009

Lady M – dog day boat deliveries

Monday 7/27 My inner voice screams “walk away”! I’ve known Captain Bill for years. He has done hundreds of east coast deliveries, many east coast to the islands, the islands […]

2009

Yachtie-Yachtie-YachtAH

Tidewater Marina is located in a quiet industrial section of Baltimore – where the landmark highlights appear to be a cruise line pier, the Baltimore Sun, Walmart and Nicks Fish […]

2009

handHELM(tm) Sea Trial a Success!

As we departed from the Docks of Anchorage Marina with our big blue tarp draped over the windowless portals of the salon – the skies and waterways were a buzz […]

2009

Celebrating the 4TH – Port of Baltimore Style!

2009

Boat life…under a blue tarp

Without windows, rainy days present a challenge. Our ‘big blu‘ tarp leaks. It rains inside. Daily afternoon thunderstorms, add a touch more drama. 50 knot winds during one recent intense […]

2009

Removing acrylic windows and making new molds

Don’t try this at home…or on your boat. Unless of course, you want to save $20,000+ in boat yard labor fees. The salon window replacement project began in “concept” – […]

2009

Sails UP for Memorial Day Weekend in Annapolis

Day 1 – Baltimore to AnnapolisWith a full day of […]

2009

What The Frigoboat…

(Captain Pat) Back in the day… …Cruisers had many little tricks for preserving fresh food on board the cruising boat. None of those tricks included a Frigoboat keel cooler refrigeration […]

2009

Anchor down…

The windlass install is complete. In this shot the chain, solenoid, motor, and gearbox are visible. This project was complete on 5/10. We decided to replace the old windlass on […]

2009

Windlass Rain…

This year we are in dire need of a good rain. This year we are in dire need of a windlass fix. Driving south toward DC you’ll pass over the […]

2009

60 MPH sailors

Last December while in Sea School working on my USCG Captain’s license…I met “Captain” Jane. What are the odds in a predominantly male merchant marines – that I would meet […]

2009

Houdini Mechanic of the Day

After a winter in Baltimore, or for no other apparent reason, our automatic anchor windlass has decided to act up. The windlass is a motor that turns the chain holding […]

2009

The return to Cat Maudy…afer 3 months on land

(Captain Pat) … that I have spent the winter in […]

2009

New cushions…on a dime

Cat Maudy gets new cockpit boat cushions on the cheap… * discounted Microfiber upholstery fabric from G Street Fabrics @ $7/yard * reuse existing cushion material * use velcro to […]

2009

Where to start…with window replacement 101

We’re back on-board Cat Maudy after a 9 week stint […]

2009

Rest peacefully…little buddy Earl

Earl Grey…our Cat Maudy CAT companion, and buddy of 17 years….had to move on to the after life. Earl was an amazing lilac point siamese and shared with us his […]

2008

Blow adieu to 2008

When the local weather forecast began predicting 60 mph winds for the last day of 2008, I was somewhat skeptical. The weather weasels were mostly wrong about their forecasts. Whenever […]

2008

Securite Securite Securite…

…all stations….this is Cat Maudy with a mariner alert on Channel 16 for the Chesapeake Bay….there’s a new captain in town….OVER Since we wouldn’t be traveling south on Cat Maudy […]

2008

Life under the Big Blue Tarp

Bracing for high winds, cold temperatures and rain, topped off with a cracked salon window, meant we needed to protect the salon from the weather. We purchased the largest blue […]

2008

Cat Maudy preps for a cold winter in Maryland

The weather has begun to change. We’re seeing more and more days of 40 knot winds out of the north. Temperatures are getting down into the 30’s at night, and […]

2008

Snap….Crackle…Pop….the salon windows are busted!

…Cat Maudy’s panoramic port side salon window develops a seismic […]

2008

Caught in a Schooner sailing race

Departed the Baltimore Harbor at 9AM along with a fleet of Schooner Sailors – who were en route to the start of the annual Schooner Race, just south of the […]

2008

Can anyone guess why the fish are dying?

On a bright sunny day, the Patapsco river (a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay) glistens and begs you for a swim. But don’t be tempted, as the polluted waters in […]

2008

Cat Maudy gets a makeover…and fixed steering!

Dockside in Baltimore MD. It would be nice to enjoy […]

2008

Avoiding fishing boats and crabpots: Solomons to Baltimore MD

Solomons to Baltimore MD Chesapeake Bay Barring any mishaps, or […]

2008

Downtime in Deltaville VA, and northbound to Solomons MD

Deltaville VA…and north to Solomons Island MD 4/22-4/23/08Boat Repairs in […]

2008

Diving for crabs – Norfolk and northbound to Deltaville VA

Norfolk VA…and north to Deltaville VA On the Chesapeake Bay […]

2008

Bridges and locks – North River NC to Norfolk VA via the ICW

North River NC to Norfolk VA Intra-Coastal Waterway (ICW)Saturday, 4/19/08 […]

2008

Top Gun jets swoop over Cat Maudy on the Alligator River

Hobucken to North River NC Inter-Coastal Waterway (ICW)Top Gun – […]

2008

Wind tides – Beaufort NC to Hobucken NC via the ICW

Beaufort to Hobuken NCIntra-Coastal Waterway (ICW)4/17/08 On Thursday, 4/17 – […]

2008

Waiting on weather – Beaufort, NC

Waiting on Weather – in Beaufort, NC4/14/08-04/16/08 The quaint and historic town of Beaufort (pronounced “Bo furt”) became home for the next 3 days – while Cat Maudy and crew […]

2008

The ocean erupts OFFSHORE from Wrightsville to Beaufort NC

Wrightsville Beach to Beaufort NC4/13/2008 “without fear. . . there […]

2008

35 miles offshore: Georgetown SC to Wrightsville NC

Georgetown SC to Wrightsville Beach NC4/11/2008 We departed the Harborwalk […]

2008

Tourists in historic Georgetown SC – the home of the GREAT OAK tree

Tourists in Georgetown SC4/7/2008 – 4/10/2008 The Harborwalk Marina is […]

2008

Charleston to Georgetown offshore…we have no steering!

Sunday, April 6 — up at 5am to analyze weather […]

2008

Holding pattern…in Charleston

Our time is “up” at the Charleston City Marina – and we departed for the adjacent anchorage on the Ashley River — while we wait for the “right” weather window […]

2008

Captain Wuus sails offshore…twice!

On nearly a perfect sailing day with 15-20 knots of winds from the southwest, we departed the Charleston Harbor for a day of off shore sailing. A first for me…Captain […]

2008

Tornados hit Charleston

We have managed to experience some violent weather while dockside in Charleston. Let’s start with the tornado on Saturday, 3/15. Just prior, tornadoes had done some hefty damage further inland […]

2008

Coast Guard to the dinghy rescue…

I’m definitely no dinghy design expert. But here are some observations:1. buy the biggest and BEST dinghy (most likely to stay to stay afloat) you can possibly afford.2. your dinghy […]

2008

Mast climbing adventures…

It was a rare calm day, and Pat had to install the tri-color light onto the top of the mast. This light fell off (and broke) when Cat Maudy had […]

2008

Dragging anchor in 40 knots of winds…

The instruments were really reading up to 40 knots….Visualize how 40 knots feels. The boat shakes. It is very windy here — average winds in the mid 20’s, with gusts […]

2008

EMS to the dock rescue….

Grace, is a Chris Craft steel hulled motor yacht – and is moored adjacent to Cat Maudy. Nick, the owner of Grace – is a lovely person who lives on […]

2008

Earl lives large on 8 remaining lives, and plans for the future.

Just 3 months ago while sailing offshore, Earl was on […]

2008

Charleston…boat repairs…and crack addicts…

North….Two weeks back in Maryland – land-based, filled with work, […]

2008

Becoming wary of repair crew….

After 6 weeks of being land-based in Maryland, I was looking forward to finally rejoining Pat and boat life on Cat Maudy. The weather on Saturday 1/12/08 was perfect for […]

2007

Charleston at last – for Thanksgiving

Isle of Palms, to Charleston SC I awoke to fisherman activity at the fuel dock. Turns out the fuel dock doubles as a bait shop. All of the fishermen down […]

2007

The race to save Earl

Waccamaw River to Isle of Palms SC I spent the night wrapped up tight with my ailing cat, Earl. He is going south faster than we are. His respiratory is […]

2007

PAC Man with the Tram golfers

Myrtle Beach to Waccamaw River, SC Today we would try to make it thru a total of 10 bridges — six of them fixed height 65′ bridges. If we’re lucky, […]

2007

Bridges…bridges…and a snails pace on the ICW

Wrightsville NC to Myrtle Beach SC on the ICW We […]

2007

Tranquility of the ICW

Sneeds Ferry to Wrightsville NC We left the Swan Point marina in Snead’s Ferry NC at 7am…and made it under the fixed bridge at low tide with about 1 foot […]

2007

First Mate hops aboard…Earl taken to the ER

Sneeds Ferry, NC After a quick stop at the grocery […]

2007

Got TANG? Change of Plans…

Captain Pat Log Entries:Beaufort to Swansboro 11/14I made some scramble eggs with sausage and covered with shredded cheese. And we had coffeeTim leaves around 1000Derrick and I do some choresDerrick […]

2007

Rigging deteriorates offshore near Cape Hatteras

Following the advice of Commander’s Weather, Cat Maudy and crew […]

2007

Is Cat Maudy ready for offshore sailing?

Norfolk VA and offshore Pat calls around noon. Cat Maudy’s current position is the mouth of the Rhappannock River, with following seas growing to 6-7 feet….and rollers coming in around […]

2007

Sailing south on a broken boat…and an unknown crew

We worked tirelessly on Cat Maudy, for over a year […]

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