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Boat’s in the water!

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:54:50 +0000

Finally, In Like Flynn’s been splashed into Swan Creek In Rock Hall MD for the 2013 season. Still lots more work to do, but at least I have all the comforts and a great view from my cockpit. Boat Drinks!

Happy 50th Birthday Robby Naish, Windsurf Legend

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:43:33 +0000

A big birthday shout to the amazing Robby Naish one of the first great pioneers of windsurfing and kitesailing, and still shredding at 50 years old!I had the good luck to meet Robby on two occasions, the first in Aruba … Continue reading →

Green Dress Run 2012

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:09:33 +0000

OK, so I’m late for posting this a year later. But the good news is, it’s just 12 days till Philly Green Dress Run 2013. This video was shot at the spur of the moment on a Nikon S95 that … Continue reading →

Winter Doldrums Part 2

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:26:56 +0000

Cold ass day again, heating oil is $3.75 a gallon. Keeping the house at 60 degrees F. Fired up the fireplace and the room gets even colder. All work and no play makes Jaic a dull boy. Get that Jack … Continue reading →

Winter Doldrums

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:56:10 +0000

Took a day trip for my mid winter boat trip yesterday. It was quite foggy on most of the mid Atlantic but a great chance to get out of Philly. Looks like another 6 weeks till I start spring work … Continue reading →

Best Mummers Seats Ever!

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:12:35 +0000

Many thanks to the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for erecting the incredible stands at the judging area for the fans of the Mummers Parade. My friends and I have been going for the last 30 plus years and have to … Continue reading →

Crab eating at Waterman’s in Rock Hall Maryland

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:53:36 +0000

For anyone that’s been to my boat I’ve usually steered guests away from going to Waterman’s, a nice big restaurant deck bar in Rock Hall Maryland. I describe it as a big cast from Hee Haw wedding. Lot’s of kids … Continue reading →

ESPO Kurt Vile mural in Fishtown

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:37:51 +0000

I shot a fair amount of video that I’ll edit soon, but in the mean time I’m posting some pics of the day using an iOS app called Diptic.

Last Sail of 2012 Season

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:03:22 +0000

These are just a few clips from the Kodak Playsport Zx3 a waterproof replacement for the Flip camcorder I carry in the cockpit. It was a nice light breeze and that combined with a lack of motorboats on the water … Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving, So Long Sailing Season 2012

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:44:41 +0000

That’s a wrap for the 2012 sailing season which ends for me around Thanksgiving. There still quite a few boats in the water so soon my boat will be buried “on the hard” as boaters say. “Splash” date will be … Continue reading →

Sunset at Washington Crossing Park

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:46:33 +0000

Had a great run with Philly Hash House Harriers this past Saturday in Washington Crossing Park in New Jersey. This is the spot that George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day to surprise the British army.

Who Lives Better Than Us? Nobody!

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:53:31 +0000

Your browser does not support the video tag In honor of Talk Like A Pirate Day!

Back at the helm!

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:57:45 +0000

Many thanks to Jonathan “Haveboard” Finnegan for saving my blog from sinking into the abyss. My web site was showing the WordPress white screen of death for a few days, probably more. Faced with the thought of losing all my … Continue reading →

Aruban Redneck Taxi Driver

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 01:31:44 +0000

We took a taxi ride in Aruba to a fine restaurant called Madame Janette’s and met the most interesting driver. I shot this with a Contour GPS, it was my first time using it testing out the GPS features. The … Continue reading →

Paradise Beach Villas Eagle Beach Aruba

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:01:38 +0000

I kind of limited to what I can post from my dying iPhone 3GS, but we got upgraded to a second floor pool side for our time share. I bought with my ex wife in 1990, she takes the odd … Continue reading →

Aruba 2012

iconjohn@gmail.com (Jimmy CraicHead) — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:39:23 +0000

Just got some free wifi at Mojito’s in Aruba. Boat Drinks! Cap’n Jimmy