Cockpit Cover

The Nonsuch cockpit lends itself to a simple slant-back cover. No bows or supports are needed. It keeps the cockpit clean and dry. In the first photos, Mike uses the finished fabric to mark cutting points. That is mated with a detailed pattern made on poly sheet the indicates snap locations and places where clearance is requird for deck hardware. A soft material was added around the edge to prevent chafing of the canvas against the teak cockpit eyebrow. The last photo shows the cover in use. The port-side zipper is opened up about half way making for easy entry and exit. A worthwhile addition.

New Dock Lines

I love new dock lines. They look good, feel good, and secure the boat well. I saw a Craigslist post for these top quality lines the other day and jumped at the chance to get them at a really good price. (Thanks Erik)

Dish Box

I like an out of the way place to toss dirty dishes so they're not lying in the sink or on the counter top. Summer Place had no handy spot to do it so a little remodel was done in the undersink cabinet.
Before -- Space but no organization. Galley supplies are free to fly arount while underway.

A box (right) was assembled that supports one side of a shelf while holding galley items upright and in their place.

After -- A convenient and out of the way spot to throw the day's dirty dishes

The shelf lifts up to acces the through hull valve and additional storage below.

Summer Place Interior

The Nonsuch 30 has an unusual layout for a 30 foot sailboat. Its wide beam allows space for a full-size bed forward, a separate stall shower, and spacious main cabin.

Summer Place has custom teak joinery done by the factory giving it a warm feeling inside.

SummerPlace Flickr Gallery

Several more photos of SummerPlace can be viewed here

Web Address Update

Summer Place can now be reached at http://nonsuch30.com

The previous address will continue to work as well.

Olympia - The Final Leg

The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on (or not) - C. Sandberg

Fog greeted us this morning. By our 10am departure however, it had lifted off the deck giving acceptable visibility. No worries anyway with Radar and GPS on Summer Place.

View over Gig Harbor

Today's 28 mile run to Olympia begins with passage through the Tacoma Narrows. We donated 2.5 knots of boat speed to the tidal current for the first hour gradually catching up to normal cruising speed as the tide turned from ebb to flood. Any passage to South Sound must be planned with Narrows tides in mind.

Narrows Bridge

The new span on the right opened last year

Leaving The Narrows, we pass Day Island, an interesting mix of marine business and residences.

Day Island

Farther along, the McNeil Island Correctional Center offers fine waterfront residences.

McNeil Island Prison

Boston Harbor guards the entrance to Budd Inlet. Getting close to home now.

Boston Harbor Light

A maze of channels and markers challenges you to enter the Port of Olympia. No problem for us locals though more than a few visitors and rookies have spent a tide perched on the sandbar for all to see.

Port of Olympia. Capitol dome in the distance

Swantown Marina - Our Home Port


Cruise totals: 97 miles / 16.4 hrs. running time / avg. speed: 5.9 knots

Check back tomorrow for a few more photos.

Until then ...