Well, I’m back to work on the big boat for the next four weeks. In the mean time, I’ll have to make do with gazing longingly

We made it to Coeymans Landing on the Hudson yesterday afternoon. The staff here are very helpful and accommodating, and they have the nicest bathrooms

Well, after a marathon of ELEVEN locks today, Sylphide, Dad and I arrived in Waterford. That’s a record number of locks for me, and one

I spent a few harried days in Sylvan Beach running errands, and moving more stuff. This is as close to my house as I would

The final leg of the first voyage took two more days. The first was a run from Clyde to Baldwinsville. It was a very pleasant

Craptain’s log, stardate 9/12/19 Good morning from clammy Clyde, NY. It’s a cool, gray, overcast morning, with at least 200% humidity. You join me in

Well ladies and germs, it’s officially official. I’m the proud new owner of Sylphide. The sale process was a long drawn out emotional roller coaster.

Pronounced Cill Feed, Sylphide is the German word for ‘a whale’s vagina.’ No. Not really. What It actually means, at least according to the internets,

Hi. I’m Dave. I’m a native of Central New York, and I’m a commercial sailor by trade. I suspect a large portion of the people