You're correct Bella, one is a river, one is a bay, but seeing as how she had to transit the mouth of Tampa Bay to get to the Manatee I figured she knew where Tampa Bay is and could thus decipher what "across Tampa Bay" meant. Regatta Point is a nic…
Are you or will you be in the Caribbean in the winter of 2009? Do you have advice on destinations or precautions? Want to meet up with fellow sailors that are close by? If so, then you should join and share your experiences!
Join if you spend your winters in George Town or have visited or waited for weather there. Remember the morning cruisers' net, the Chat n' Chill, Volleyball Beach and the many friends you made there!
I know USAA will not insure over a certain size nor over a certain age. Though I have had USAA auto insurance for 35 years they will not touch my boat. 50k, 1973, 45'
Contact Al Golden, International Marine Insurance....
Joel
This group is for anyone who loves Key West whether you have been there or hope to go.
If you want information about KW or have stories to share this is the place.
Single sailor living aboard Miss Magoo, a Columbia 45 sloop with my dog Lola. Former Navy officer. Caught the bug when I came to Pensacola for Navy flight school many years ago. Just love being around the water. Work in an engineering firm. SCUBA certified, sport pistol shooting.
Current location:
S. Pasadena, FL
Destinations visited:
By boat...US west coast, FL west coast, various ports on east coast. Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Phillipines, Taiwan, Thailand, Argentina, Uruguay
joel... am back at the bottom of the st pete city marina wait list.. sigh..... other than the harborage or blind pass marina any marinas that are letting in liveaboards in pinellas county south.. or tierra verde resort marina .... those are a bit pricey for me and blind pass is too far past too many bridges.. thanks bella aboard maja
Joel, I figured out a way to cruise around the world and get paid for it. I have to tell you that professional crew work their butts off.....the owners get to have the fun while you are working. It wasnt all bad or I wouldnt have done it for 8 years. I have some great stories for when I am on the porch in my rocking chair!
bobbi
Awesome picture up there of the ole' girl ....got some more you want to share? Im thinking maybe we ought to start a Columbia Group out here ...i hear there are other Coumbia owners amongst the ranks.....
Well I just have to see pictures of Lola...She must be a smart and beautiful dog....may add you to friends>?...Look for me..sign me .Lola on Suvarov 30 ft Freedom, Myrtle Beach Yacht Club, SC