We've had something of a crazy and exciting day today. Our family woke up early this morning and drove up the A1A to St. Augustine to go sailing on a 40-foot Lagoon catamaran. (Lagoon is a French yacht manufacturer, headquartered in Bordeaux, which was acquired by Beneteau.) The catamaran's owner spent 13 years living on … Continue reading Sailing out of St. Augustine for a few hours, some outstanding Cuban food
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Fort Lauderdale, Part One
So we are here, and we very much enjoyed our first day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. We booked a garden suite at a hotel in Hollywood (just south of Fort Lauderdale), which is a neat place. When they said garden suite, they were not kidding. (You would totally love this place, Daryl.) … Continue reading Fort Lauderdale, Part One
Yachts of fun
We are headed to the Fort Lauderdale for the International Boat Show for a long weekend. (That link is to a wonderful history of the show in the Miami Herald.) If I am late in responding to your comments or whatnot, it's because I am busy listening to Pitbull and looking at floating real estate. … Continue reading Yachts of fun
Some Outstanding Books on Sailing, Exploration, and Other Great Adventures
Here is a long list of books for folks who love sailing and incredible expeditions over water or through wilderness around the world. The Annapolis Book of Seamanship The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat by Mark Nicholas The Cruisers Handbook of Fishing by Scott and Wendy Bannerot Tricks of the Trades by Bruce Van … Continue reading Some Outstanding Books on Sailing, Exploration, and Other Great Adventures
Days of Sunshine 