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opus to the carribean

preparations are almost complete for an early november trip south on opus, our 25 ft. vancouver sailboat.

Sailing blog from North Carolina by kaylasopus

Dos Primos

Two cousins are taking an end-to-end trip down the IntraCoastal waterway from Sandusky, Ohio on Lake Erie to Naples Florida. The trip is expected to last from August to Decembe...

Sailing blog from United States by ces

September 26, 2008: I am going to write about the trip I am taking with my Cousin, Dave and for each of the WayPoints, I will give you a website if you want to see some professional pictures and read something about where I am going.  If you have any suggestions for me you can e-mail me.  I want to hear from you.Day 0 -  I left Dallas on a 9AM flight with Southwest Airlines.  We landed in St. L... » read more

DEC 8

Very Nice

Sailing blog from North Carolina by Bob C.

Norfolk to Smithfield

11-12APR2008 - Trip from NOB Marina to Smithfield, VA and back. This is the first weekend sailing trip for us as a family.

Sailing blog from Virginia by FlyWhisper

May 23, 2008: Cast off the lines and got underway… at promptly 1115.  We didn’t get to the boat until about 0930, but then we realized that we forgot the salad and chili that Laura had slaved over the night before, so we sent her back home to get it.  In the mean time, we got our propane tank filled-up and the galley sink unclogged.  Barnacles had grown over the thru-hull fitting. » read more

Case of the Mundayz

A day spent sailing around Thimble Shoal and the waters outside of Hampton Roads.

Sailing blog from Virginia by FlyWhisper

Norfolk to Yorktown

Planning for a three day three night trip up to Yorktown and back.

Sailing blog from Virginia by FlyWhisper

May 23, 2008: Salt Ponds is a great little harbour.  The only problem is that it’s full of Marinas and private docks.  There are only a couple of good places to anchor, but luckily we were the only ones looking to ride the anchor tonight. » read more

Delivery Trip Ft. Lauderdale to Yorktown

We begin the delivery trip to Yorktown on 8/11. At least that is the hope. The crew will be. Admiral John, Captain Jim, Mates: Jack, Mike, John and Mary Ann. Oh, the CNO is D...

Sailing blog from Florida by John Jaeger

September 02, 2008: We finally completed our sea trial today.  It was great.  We put up all three sails.  Made 8.32 kts.  We also did an engine test with the sails up and engine at 3900 rpm’s – running with the wind and made 10.12 knots!  She is a sturdy and fast vessel.  The provisioning is finished, stowed and we are ready to leave at 0615 (6:15 a.m.) and be on our way.&... » read more

Cool Breeze does the Chesapeake

Starting in Hilton Head Island, SC and traveling to the Chesapeake Bay and back.

Sailing blog from United States by Cool_Breeze

November 02, 2008: We have begun plans for another sailing adventure.  This time we will be heading north around the end of April with a destination of the Chesapeake Bay.  Bill has been working hard to get the boat in good shape, and I am working on cleaning out the drawers, lockers and cabinets, trying to decide what to take, and trying to get organized. » read more