We took a trip to Locke in August which is always fun and always hot. This summer was the longest we’ve ever spent in the Delta, and it felt like it…
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Category: Delphie
July 2010
We had so much fun entertaining friends and family this month. We did much more Otter sailing than Banshee sailing and we also found time for kayaking.The month started with…
Read MoreMay – June 2010
This year, we couldn’t wait to get the summer started. We brought Delphie up in mid May and were able to enjoy the wildlife at the slough before all the…
Read MoreHouseboating World article about restoration 2009
link to article but copied hereEllen and Brian Swedberg from California have restored their 30 year old Kingscraft Houseboat. Following is a question and answer session that Houseboating World had recently…
Read MoreAugust 2009
As usual, August ended too quickly. The boys were busy with their own responsibilities at home and each traded off one weekend alone with us on the boat but most…
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This has been a very hot month, especially in the Delta. On July fourth weekend, we christened Otter with a full ceremony. The slough was filled with boats and the…
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Memorial Day weekend, we had a fast trip and brought Delphie from San Pablo Bay to the Slough. We averaged 9 knots and the boat ran so well, it was…
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We had a very busy July 4th weekend with many activities going on. Friends came by to visit the boat, the Fig Island party was fun, and we did our…
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We got a bit of a late start this year and had a very calm but long, trip from the Bay Area to the Slough. Once we got there, it…
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July 4th was great this year, we stayed at the slough and did our own fireworks but took a trip to Mandeville to check out the madness in the afternoon. …
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