Nord Hus sailing from Marquette to Whitefish Bay. Ice forces the sailboat to abort its attempt until conditions improve.

A wonderful, yet busy week in Marquette, upgrading many things on the boat.

The journey to the Arctic begins! Nord Hus sets sail from Grand Marais

A frigid March sail on Lake Superior. Nord Hus comes home for final prep

A shakedown sail in heavy waters

Sailing, finally! Silver Bay for a new dodger installation.

Lee clothes and COB drills. Step by step, we are more ready.

A 10-day sail to Lake Superior's remote islands.

So lucky to have Grand Marais as a home port - beautiful place!

Less things, less problems. Simplicity is best.

First sail... what a milestone! It's been a journey already to get here.

New mast, new standing rigging, new running rigging. Ready for the ocean!

A brand new look! Sooo many layers of coatings - wowzers!

A sailboat across the country in December?

How it all started... buying a sailboat?!?