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Perseverance II Megayacht

20. November 2008

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Perseverance II Megayacht

We have some readers who have seen Perseverance II moving this week. Thanks for Joe and Peter for the updates. If anyone sees Perseverance in her trip south, we would love to have a picture so we can post for others to enjoy!

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The Elco, Zephyr III

16. November 2008

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The Elco, Zephyr III

This past summer at the Clayton Antique Boat Show, a beautiful, 1928 50′ Elco, Zephyr III was featured. The picture above was taken during the Sunday parade.

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Visit Michael Ringer’s Gallery

2. November 2008

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Visit Michael Ringer’s Gallery

We love the works of Michael Ringer. A trip to his gallery in Alexandria Bay or the shop in Clayton is a must. He does great 1000 Island scenes and we seem to purchase things every summer. This is a fantastic place to purchase gifts including…

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Branson Not Breaking World Record

24. October 2008

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Branson Not Breaking World Record

Richard Branson was at it again. This time his goal was to establish a new record of sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. But it was not meant to be.

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Gary Jobson, Sailor Extraordinaire

23. October 2008

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Gary Jobson, Sailor Extraordinaire

The Abbeville Manual of Style Blog that is primarily about books and art but is also a guide to living the stylish life. Recently Gary Jobson, the America’s Cup winner, started writing occasional guest blog posts for the blog.

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8. November 2008

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Advice From a River

Advice From a River

Yesterday we came across some really neat products as pictured above in a local craft store. The notepad and bookmark really caught my eye because of the message and the design.

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30. October 2008

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3 for 1 Woo Theme Sale

3 for 1 Woo Theme Sale

As you know, we are fans of Woo Themes, and Ask the Boater is based on one of their themes. There is a special Halloween Sale that expires tomorrow night.

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26. October 2008

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Ratatouille Recipe

Ratatouille Recipe

What is great about this ratatouille recipe is that it is easy to make, inexpensive, healthy, and delicious. Make a very large batch since this freezes and reheats well.

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17. October 2008

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Two Ships That Pass

Two Ships That Pass

Probably less than a dozen times a summer, we see two lakers (or salties) pass each other in the main channel. Here are some photos of Canadian Miner and a CSL vessel.

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15. October 2008

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New Macbook for $869!

New Macbook for $869!

Here is the Macbook for $869 with free shipping. There is a $75 rebate to get you to this price which expires on October 27, so don’t delay.

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15. October 2008

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Comment for Blog Action Day

Comment for Blog Action Day

Ask the Boater is participating in Blog Action Day 2008. Please help us fight poverty by joining in our Blog Action Day Activity with over 9,000 other blogs.

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10. October 2008

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The Punts

The Punts

A favorite spot in the islands is The Punts in the Canadian mid channel.  We must have a zillion pictures of this spot and never tire looking at them over the winter!

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9. October 2008

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Channel Marker 225 Wine

Channel Marker 225 Wine

A favorite spot in Clayton is Heather’s Clayton Harbor Channel Marker 225 Wine Shop on Riverside Drive (fondly nicknamed “the Wine Store”).

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2. October 2008

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Get Ready for Winter

Get Ready for Winter

It’s that sad time of year for boaters up north to get our boats ready for the long winter. Here are a couple of simple but important tasks that often go unmentioned.

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28. September 2008

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Phillipe Stark Mega Yacht “A”

Phillipe Stark Mega Yacht “A”

Reader Lee Mayne from Malta was able to get these great pictures of the Phillipe Stark designed mega yacht, “A”. Additional shots/ resources in the post.

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26. September 2008

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Fastest Sailboat on Great Lakes

Fastest Sailboat on Great Lakes

Earth Voyager is the fastest sailing vessel on the Great Lakes with a mission. The video shows you what it is like sailing at 30MPH.

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20. September 2008

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Docking Assistant Relieves Stress

Docking Assistant Relieves Stress

Do you have difficulties docking your boat? Here is an inexpensive, helpful solution to take the stress out of docking the boat.

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13. September 2008

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New Moon II Mega Yacht

New Moon II Mega Yacht

New Moon II, is a 112′ mega yacht available for charter. Itwent throught the channel this afternoon. There are incredible photos of the interior here.

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12. September 2008

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Alltop Boating List

Alltop Boating List

Do you use Guy Kawasaki’s Alltop? The new Boating topic, which includes Ask the Boater, is a great resource and entertainment tool for all you boaters out there.

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12. September 2008

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End of the Season

End of the Season

Two mega yachts were observed this morning passing Clayton east bound with the next stop listed as Quebec City. Both were bound for winter harbors down south.

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6. September 2008

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Mega Yacht Blue Moon

Mega Yacht Blue Moon

We have photos of this 198′ beauty docked at Frink Park in Clayton. This Feadship was designed by Royal van Lent Shipyard and DeVoogt Naval Architects and Donald Starkey.

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1. September 2008

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Irenode in Clayton Harbor

Irenode in Clayton Harbor

We caught these shots of Irenode sailing across the main channel to downtown Clayton on Saturday. This beautiful sailboat is docked opposite our boat.

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31. August 2008

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Duck in Residence

Duck in Residence

Ron leaves his shore dingy on his mooring when he is out and it appears he was gone too long this time. This duck seemed to have squatters rights….

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