Cruising up the Elizabeth River into Norfolk, Virginia our mouths dropped open as we gazed up in awe at the enormous Norfolk Naval Shipyard. One of the oldest and largest shipyards in the world, it specializes in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and subs. The Yard stretches on for miles and miles, one huge warship …
First Flight, Great Light
As Joy Girl, her feline officers, and human crew continue to make their way northward, it would only be appropriate for a man with 35 years of flying to visit Kitty Hawk, NC. As you may well know, this is the site of the first powered, manned flight in history. On that glorious December 17 …
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 …
Cape Of Fears
We spent a few days on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, the home of Cape Fear. Wow, what a little piece of paradise. Bald Head Island is only accessible by boat so there are no cars, just golf carts zooming around. Million dollar homes peek over the sand dunes and the beach is littered with …
OMG… Charleston!
They say a war for supremacy burns between Savannah and Charleston. These southern cities have a mostly good-natured rivalry to be considered the most beautiful and charming and therefore, the best bang for your tourist dollars. Really? There's a contest? We don't see it... Charleston is the epitome of southern style, grace, and timeless beauty. …
We’re Off!
Today we started our Great Loop adventure! We left Shelter Cove Marina early this morning and were treated to a beautiful sunrise as we bid our winter home a fond farewell. We were excited, nervous, and a little sad to leave the wonderful people we met on Hilton Head, including the marina staff, our new …
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 …
Coastal Animals
While on Hilton Head I've been collecting animal photos and created this short movie clip of them. Watch for dolphins and alligators! P.S. The Quik movie app is great - lots of features and easy to use.
You do WHAT? HOW?
Living life on a boat can be, in many ways, similar to life on land. But if you are actively cruising (or planning to be, as we are) and have no car, certain otherwise simple activities can get a bit more, well, interesting. Lying in the sun here is as good as it gets, according …
Nessie The Marina Monster
PRESS RELEASE: SHELTER COVE MARINA, HILTON HEAD ISLAND A heretofore undiscovered sea monster reminiscent of Nessie the Loch Ness Monster has been sighted in Shelter Cove Marina. The large sea creature appears intermittently, rising from the depths, then disappearing again underneath the harbor waters. A local boater was able to photograph the beast as it …
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