Mackinaw Island is so picture perfect it's like an amusement park for grown ups. Touted as Michigan's crown jewel, it's encircled by Caribbean-like beaches (only with rocks, not sand), sprinkled with elegant Victorian architecture, crammed full of charming shops, delicious eateries, plus it's steeped in history, including war. No cars allowed here since the late …
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North Channel Island Hopping
Everything we were told about Canada's North Channel is true... it's magnificent! More like Colorado than ever, it has even bigger boulders and more pine trees on small foothills. But it is all surrounded by gorgeous emerald green water so clear you can easily see 15-20 feet down. We focused on the islands in the …
Where Is Joy Girl?
For our friends and family who wonder "Where are those crazy Kozaks now?" we've created a Travel Map that displays our past route and current location. You can always find it by clicking the link "Where is Joy Girl?" at the top of our blog and you can view it here now: https://joygirladventures.travelmap.net/ We also …
The Cure for Dock Itch
We've now been docked here at Shelter Cove Marina on Hilton Head for three full months, and it's about time for a change of scenery. Don't get me wrong. We love it here. The marina, the people of Hilton Head, the fellow boaters, are all admirable. And there's nothing quite like the sight of a …
The Bitter End
We've reached the bitter end. It was a struggle, and we worked very hard, but we've reached the end of our rope. If you speak nautical, then you know I'm referring to the end of our anchor line, which is called "the bitter end". In the old days, anchor lines were tied to "bitts" on …
The Officers Move Aboard
After several trips for preparation and on board training by their human crew, the feline officers of Nordic Tug 42 "Joy Girl" have made the long journey from Colorado and moved aboard and assumed command of their new vessel. Here we see Roswell, sitting and looking stately as he prepares to take command from the …
Joy Girl Gets (more) Ready To Go
To say it's a bit disquieting to see one's 35,000 pound boat dangling in the air, supported by but two straps, is quite the understatement!
Christening Joy Girl
This is the excerpt for your very first post.
Team Joy Girl Adventures 