Oct 3

So what is The K Dock all about

The K Dock is dedicated to all those who yearn to be on the water. Whether you are a weekend sailor who can barely get a few hours on the water or a world cruiser, this blog celebrates life in and around the waterfront. Together we will explore interesting people, great food and drink and…

Jan 30

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The new dodger takes shape.

Here is the skelton of my new dodger. Chandler, from Signature Canvas, expertly tied down the frame so that I could check out the height. The frame is just high enough not to interfere with boom and still provide easy access to the halyards. What do you think?

Jan 18

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A winter day on K Dock

In Norfolk, Virginia it rarely snows. When it does, everything shuts down. On K Dock it is quiet. As I walk, the snow makes that crunching sound that lets you know its cold. But by tomorrow when the temperatures hit 50 degrees, it will all be gone. So I am enjoying the moment. Hope you…

Nov 24

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Water therapy…

Anytime on or near the water is always special. For me, it renews my spirit and makes me forget for a short time all of life’s real or self-imposed stresses. It can also be exhilarating. A few weeks ago, Paul, my son-in-law and I got underway for a few hours. At first the winds were…

Oct 8

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Ed Hart’s advice on buying a sail boat.

At 81 years young and over 50 years of solo sailing experience, Ed Hart knows a few things about buying a sailboat. His first boat was a 24 foot Islander. He sailed this boat from San Diego to Hawaii. His second solo trip to Hawaii, he purchased a Cal 25. This was all before GPS. So…

Oct 4

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Ed Hart, Solo Sailor and Octogenarian

Ed Hart is one of those amazing souls who is content to sail the world’s oceans alone. At sixty-one he circumnavigated the globe. Now, at eighty-one he is still sailing solo. His next trip may be to Ireland, or he may decide to sail back to Hawaii. His boat is simple. His accomodations are Spartan….