Aria

Male

Where the boat is

United States

Profile Information:

Profile Type:
Sailor
Homeport:
Copper Center, AK Cruising the East Coast
About Me:
Singlehand cruiser aboard an Ontario 32 - Aria. Left Clear Lake, TX last April, going as far north as Annapolis, before heading back south for the winter and spending 3 months at Boot Key Harbor, FL. I'm just wandering with the seasons at this point, and only make plans beyond the next few days when there is a meeting of fellow sailors scheduled and within reach.

You can find me on the web at www.sailaria.net
Current location:
Currently in New Bern, NC. May stay and work for the summer before heading back south.
Destinations visited:
Texas to Maryland, though much of it is done offshore.
Looking to:
Enjoy life.

Comment Wall:

  • Andrea

    Wow, that song was so relaxing. I understand why you would choose that name, it's a pretty boat name. I also love how you described that you are wandering with the seasons. You are living the dream!

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Robert

    Hey John, small world online. Robert (bestfriend)

    May 4, 2008

  • Freesail

    Hey John, Glad you found me. This site still seems to need a lot of help getting off the ground. So are you going to be hanging around NC for awhile?

    May 12, 2008

  • sailorgirlca

    Ahoy Aria: good to read on SS that you are enjoying your sail up the east coast.....always nice to read of your adventures.

    May 12, 2008

  • Captjeanette

    Hey John! Alan got me to come over here! Nice to see you getting around to so many places! I'm sure life is good for you! I am boat shopping. Looking for a liveaboard but need something that can take the skinny water here in FL. Haven't found it yet, but I'm sure it's out there. Take care.

    May 14, 2008

  • Banana Wind

    Awesome name for your boat! Big daddy ...you are truly living the dream that only most of us have to keep on hold until we can finally give up and jump off the merry go round! Keep the sails in the air and full of wind and im sure you will always have a new story to tell as the days & miles of water gently pass beneath your hull. Happy Sailing & if you are ever near Lake Sabine ..seagoers are always welcome to visit the Port Arthur Yacht Club!

    May 19, 2008

  • Banana Wind

    Indeed Shell Island is ! There isnt much to "sail to" in or around Lake Sabine, so one of our annual boat outings for the club takes us up to Shell Island ....usually in the Fall & Winter months ,,,one thing though ....when night falls there ...one best have the mosquito netting up and ready or have the hatches battened!

    May 19, 2008

  • Banana Wind

    ok ...so where in the world is Carmen San Diego now? (that would be you). Enquiring minds wanna know ......

    May 22, 2008

  • Banana Wind

    Sounds like a pretty sound plan to me ...sometimes one just has to bite the bullet and hunker down to make a lil cash flow until the till is right again. Good luck on that ..and keep us posted when you hit the dusty trail again !

    May 23, 2008

  • LOLA

    Beautiful Photos. I played the song Aria...while looking...soothing Welcome to our group...hope you can come back often. I like this site, but I have to get busy too...I'm hooked....Lola

    May 24, 2008

  • Banana Wind

    Well ...you end up having to make more money to fill the travel kitty ..or did you decide to sail on? (which would be the natural temptation of course). Either way ..im sure life is getting more and more interesting by the day ...

    Jun 4, 2008

  • Christine Kling

    Hey,

    Thanks for the comment about the used bookstore in New Bern. I've been having a tough time writing this morning so I just took the trash ashore, drained the dog, and came back to your comment. Now I'm rarin' to get to work.

    Fair winds!
    Christine

    Jun 5, 2008

  • ___/)ances With Sails

    Like your video. Did ye make that your self then add music? Listenin', I now want to write a personal song about my boat.

    Jun 28, 2008

  • Melissa Renee

    One in a while I get lucky,, Chuck was gracious enough to give me his slip. My Hunter is a sweet boat. Thanks.

    Jul 14, 2008

  • sailorgirlca

    Aria: are you still in New Bern and working? All the Best for a Wonderful 2009 of sailing.......regards Dianne

    Dec 31, 2008

  • Banana Wind

    Just checkin in neighbor ...hope all is well on the East Coast ...if that is in fact where you still are...we are still lucky to have a coast down here ...

    Feb 17, 2009