A New “Boatyard Dog” Has Joined Our Pack

On October 1, 2013October 1, 2013 By TheWriteBoatIn From the helmLeave a comment

Since April 2003, Kippa has been our “boatyard dog.” When she was five months old, she cruised with us for eight days – without a single “accident” onboard. In ten years of cruising with us aboard SunSmiles, she never had a single accident onboard. I think we can reasonably expect her to be a great mentor for Kate.

Kippa, the original SunSmiles girl. A natural boating girl, Kippa’s mom was a beautiful English Springer and dad was all Labrador.

Kate, Kippa’s new first mate. Momma was a beautiful Brittany Spaniel and Daddy was a handsome Boykin Spaniel. She was blessed with the best of both breeds.

Our boatyard girls have bonded like mother and daughter.

Stay tuned for the adventures of Kippa and Kate.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull?

On June 26, 2013June 27, 2013 By TheWriteBoatIn From the helm, PhotographyLeave a comment

Remember Jonathan Livingston Seagull? Richard Bach’s book, Jonathan Livingston Seagull – A Story, was first published in 1970. By 1972 over 1-million copies were in print and the book had spent thirty-eight weeks on the New York Times best seller list. I’m quite sure it was Jonathan I saw while photographing the “other side” of this morning’s sunrise. Then again, maybe it was one of his off-spring.