Sailing blogs Florida

US/Canada East Coast 2008

Fernandina Beach, FL - Beaufort, NC - Norfolk, VA - Block Island, RI - Boston, MA - Southwest Harbor, ME - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Sailing blog from Florida by Tregoning

December 02, 2008: Our final day in Fernandina Beach, Saturday May 31st, was especially busy and exciting with quite a party in the afternoon (and long into the evening) for the boat’s renaming ceremony. It really meant a lot to us that so many people came from all over the state to see us. For several days we were eating and drinking the various gifts (rum, fudge, olives, ch... » read more

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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

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S/V Renovatio

Our trip will begin after the Miami 2009 boat show where RENOVATIO, a new Passport 615 TC (hull #2) will be displayed. Our plan is to spend several years sailing and fulfilling...

Sailing blog from Florida by Renovatio

August 22, 2008: This is where our Passport 615 TC boat is being built. We visited the site late spring 07 via Hong Kong. We enjoyed 7 days in Hong Kong and the surrounding area and 3 days in Xiamen. We were very impressed with the facility and the quality of work they are doing. This facility is also where Outbound Yachts and others are being built. » read more

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Sailing in the Florida Keys

This was the one trip we had been looking forward to all year - a three-day, two-night adventure aboard a chartered yacht, tooling in the vibrantly blue waters surrounding the F...

Sailing blog from Florida by ryan n.

May 23, 2008: When we started planning our trip, we searched for a yacht charter in the area. Florida Yacht Charters, based in Miami and Key West, had a huge fleet of sailing vessels for us to choose from. I’d sailed enough that we chose to get a bareboat charter – just the boat – and we were the crew. Just call me “Captain Ryan.” We’d thought about participating in their ... » read more

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Commissioning

Our new Hylas 49, "Its Only Money" is being Commissioned in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Expect to take delivery between 8/6 and 8/16/2008. Getting very excited!

Sailing blog from Florida by John Jaeger

July 20, 2008: The mast was stepped on July 13. Looks great. Ground tackle being installed. The electronics/nav equipment should arrive in the next day or two and then the real mess begins with running all the wires, putting on all the antenna, etc. » read more

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