Category Archives: 2014 Getting Started

Before we start on our Loop trip, there are always last minute items to take of.  One of them is to clean the bottom of our boat.  The warm southern waters allows all sorts of things to start growing on … Continue reading →

I know I have lived in a pretty sheltered life.  This is new for me.  There are 2 Publix stores within a 10 minute drive from here.  One is a typical store with high shelves, close aisles and dim lighting. … Continue reading →

December 28, 2014  –   64 – 80°F Sunny, calm and a bit humid.  Water temp – 67°F. It seems like every city I have ever visited has a “Main Street”.  Sarasota is no different. Main street radiates from the … Continue reading →

Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade –  We were able to view the boat parade from our flybridge.  It turns out there were 24 boats.  Fewer than in years past.  A big deal here at the Marina.  They gussied up the docks, … Continue reading →

We have been vacillating between training and waiting.  Let me explain.  At least once a week we have been going out into the ICW or actually GICW (Gulf Intracoastal Waterway) learning how to anchor and navigate.  Sometimes we stay in … Continue reading →