Fiona News Network
Shakedown Sail
A second shakedown sail is planned for Saturday, September 3. We leave Weeks at 2 pm and return at 6 pm.
Fiona is afloat, the first time in nearly two years.
Fiona is afloat, the first time in nearly two years. The engine started, pumped water and charged the battery.
Getting Ready For Launch
Weeks yard has started to paint Fiona's bottom in preparation for a splash next week. Things are moving!
8/15/22 Update- Fiona is Crewed Up. Long Island to Maine – Maine to Long Island Crew Call!
8/15/22 Update: Fiona is crewed up for the trip to Maine. Many thanks to all those who responded. Plans for next year are uncertain. General Info: Minimum sign up is for 2 weeks. Crew responsible for getting to and from the boat. All food, fuel, dockage etc on board...
Eric Forsyth In The News- Local author writes historical trilogy
Full article here: https://www.longislandadvance.net/stories/local-author-writes-historical-trilogy,90601 Each week, reporter and history-lover Mariana Dominguez visits a historical location on the South Shore or attends a local lecture on historical topics. This...
Bookshare Donations
My most recent novel, Wings Over the Channel, is the third e-book I have donated to a global literacy initiative called Bookshare, which aims to provide books in many formats for people with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers. Check out...
Interview With Military Author Eric B. Forsyth
Check out Eric's interview with Brian Feinblum here: https://bookmarketingbuzzblog.blogspot.com/2022/06/interview-with-military-author-eric-b.html
Engine Update & Ride In a 1940 Waco Biplane
The good news is that Nobby got the Diesel to run on Fiona. There is still plenty to clean up but a late summer cruise may be possible. The second bit of news is that my children, Colin and Brenda, organized my annual 39th birthday party in Florida. my wonderful...
Eric’s Video and Talk “Fifty Years of Ocean Sailing” at the West Islip Library
Eric will present a video and talk entitled 'Fifty Years of Ocean Sailing' sponsored by the South Bay Cruising Club. It will take place at the West Islip Library at 1:30 pm, Sunday, 10 April. It is open to the public, all are welcome.
Mystery of the non-starting diesel
The mystery of the non-starting diesel has been solved. Unfortunately Nobby put a rag in the air intake after the engine ran in the shop. When John and I bolted on the inlet manifold in the boat we did not see it. Of course the engine would not start. The rag...
Please contact Eric Forsyth via email at ericbforsyth@gmail.com
If Fiona is at sea you can contact the ship here: WDI9795@sailmail.com