When she was a filly.

In her younger days: T41 crosses finish line in Macinaw Race, 1984, with "big horse" chute up.

South Manitou Light

South Manitou Light: Early morning light, S. Manitou Lighthouse, N. Lake Michigan -- 2008.

Full And By

Full and by: Doing a good 6 knots, with No. 1 light headsail, on a starboard tack. Off Leland, Mich. September 2008.

Captain Jack

Ready to greet any pirates who may approach our boat. Ready to eat, sleep, etc. Waiting for someone to fire up the grill. Where ARE those brats?

Ship Shape

"The Big Girl" in her slip at Harbor Towne Marina, Muskegon, Mich. When it's blowing 10 knots or more, she more or less tells us she's ready to go.

Leaving Frankfort

Motoring out of Frankfort, Mich., harbor at dawn, fall 2008. 

Dancing For Joy

Dancing for joy: Julie J-Dudderar celebrates a landing without incident on North Manitou Island ... before we were told to get the dog back on the boat and scram.