it's a rare thing to be able to turn a "screw-up" into "content"...good luck with the lynch mob...

That's my sailing grounds. Sailed from Deer Isle to Cranberry Isle this weekend. It is definitely a gauntlet in some areas (thisbyear lighter than most). In 8 years, I've had to cut two traps. I always do my best to free the warp for the benefit of the fisherman (rather than a quick cut of the line). My experience, if you have to go between the buoy and the toggle, stay on the toggle side, about 1/3 toward the toggle side, since that side the warp lays lower in the water.

I try to make, sincere /silly art videos for those who might watch and enjoy. I will add that the change from black and white to color at the end has significance to me: It is an attempt to emphasize the buoy's shift from it's misplaced and negative effect on my sailing life to its intended purpose at home as a part of a fishing lifestyle. I have worked with many amazing young people over the years who appeared "snagged" by a public school environment only to be perceived as an annoyance. So many of them were able to return to their ancestral fleet and prosper in ways that land lubbers would not understand. Dan:)

Congratulations, you sissys have bored me into not finishing. This feels like socialist California wimpy old people taking the fun out of sailing, i bet you had a one hour safety meeting didn't you

Great video, Dan. Thanks for the effort.

Atta boys......

Loved the series. Boat = hole in water to put money in...

A fine boat, and a great voyage. I've done a similar route, from Oyster Bay to Portland, also through the Canal. You also illustrated the affection and respect that develops among the crew on such a voyage. To do it on a Hinkley must have been a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing it.

That is such a cute little house, very cool man! One day i wish to do the same.