Kokomo Jim – Life aboard Kokomo

By Kokomo JimJune 30, 20201

Vol. 2 April 2019 – The 3rd Cruising Adventure of Jim and Meryl Felds aboard their Hatteras 48′ LRC – Into the Caribbean

February 7, 2021 As I sit here in the pilot house aboard Kokomo looking out at the white caps in Falmouth Harbour in Antigua, West Indies while finishing my second cup of decaf I decided that it is time to publish this latest drafted blog…

By Kokomo JimSeptember 2, 20190

Volume 3. The Third Cruising Adventure of Jim and Meryl Felds aboard Kokomo, their Hatteras 48 LRC

Yes I know, you didn’t receive Volume 2 and yet presented here is Volume 3. Volume 2 from April, 2019 is still in draft form so as a result we decided we should at least let you know where we are and that we are…

By Kokomo JimFebruary 17, 20194

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Vol 1. (The Central and South Central Bahamas) The 3rd Cruising Adventure of Jim and Meryl Felds aboard MV Kokomo, their Hatteras 48 LRC

Hi Friends and Family: Today is February 17, 2019. The last time I worked on a journal release was January 23rd but I didn’t publish it. I guess time flies when you’re having fun… Anyway, I’m pressing the button today and will try to crank…

By Kokomo JimFebruary 25, 20181

Diving Fishing Site Seeing Technical Underway

Vol. 11 – The 2nd Bahamian Adventure of Meryl and Jim Felds aboard Kokomo, their 48′ Hatteras LRC

February 25, 2018 As you will realize, we’ve been away for two-and-a-half months and I haven’t posted a journal update. I guess getting stuck in paradise will do that to a person! Spanish Wells is a special place. I haven’t been anywhere else in the…

By Kokomo JimDecember 11, 20172

Getting Ready for our Next Adventure Jupiter to New York Site Seeing Technical Uncategorized Underway

The Journey home from DC to Jupiter

We had a great time cruising home to Jupiter. Since arriving on November 7th we’ve spent a lot of time with Becca, Matt, Sarah and some of our friends here in SoFL just catching up. In addition I’ve make a few trips to Miami for…

By Kokomo JimSeptember 16, 20170

Events Site Seeing Underway

Cardboard Boat Race in Seaford, the closure of the Autopilot Saga, Cruise to DC and playing tourist and piano

Washington, D.C. – September 2, 2017 Greetings from soggy DC. We’re socked in with Harvey’s remnants. Meryl is finally sewing again as it’s cool enough. In fact we woke up to 63 degrees and I put the heat on to remove the chill from the…

By Kokomo JimAugust 19, 20170

Technical Uncategorized Underway

Wrightsville Beach to the Nanticoke River- our cruise through North Carolina, Virginia, and the lower Chesapeake to the Nanticoke River and our Blue Water Baby!

PROLOGUE – August 19, 2017 I know it’s been way too long and I’ve said this before, but gee whiz….there’s so much to do and actually by the time I finish with the day’s activities – working on the boat, cooking, some cleaning, some working,…

By Kokomo JimAugust 12, 20172

Technical Underway

Our Unexpected Extended Stay in New Smyrna Beach, FL, and cruising through South Carolina

New Smyrna Beach, FL – July 8, 2017 So you know how I keep harping on the fact that we cruisers can make plans but not keep schedules, right? Well here’s a prime example. We planned on stopping in New Smyrna Beach to visit with…

By Kokomo JimJuly 19, 20174

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First Leg – Jupiter, FL to New Smyrna Beach, FL – 3 Days

Day One was 65 miles. I know it doesn’t sound like much but it took 9 hours! Not exactly a speed boat. We arrived at our planned anchorage at 1530 only to discover that the pedals on the windlass (the winch that lowers and raises…

By Kokomo JimJuly 5, 201723

Getting Ready for our Next Adventure Jupiter to New York

Here We Go Again!

Dear Friends, and Family, Welcome to our new blog site! Many of you received some or all of our four installments of the journal documenting our trip from Jupiter, FL to the Abaco Islands down to Eleuthera and back to the the States between February…