Marlene A. Sassaman

Female

Indialantic, Florida 32903

United States

Profile Information:

Profile Type:
Sailor
Homeport:
Melbourne, Florida
About Me:
Sailing at Sixty is the theme for my writings and adventures as I train for a solo circumnavigation during this exciting decade of my life. Competitive racer on sunfish, Hobies, Corsair tris and Lindenberg 28s.

Doctor of Education

Sailing Instructor, photographer, and writer
Current location:
Indialantic, Florida
Destinations visited:
East Coast of Florida from Cocoa to Key West

Sea of Abaco - 5 weeks alone on "SPRAY" (Corsair F28)

Two Gulf Stream Crossings (Miami to West End; West End to Pierce)
Looking to:
Future solo sails, both coastal and offshore.

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  • Marlene A. Sassaman

    As a budding writer and boat shopper, I will be in Annapolis to work on an article I am writing as well as to acquaint myself with this historical haven for sailors. I will be in town from April 5 - 9. If you have any good ideas, including a chance to sail let me know.

    What are the details for the safety at sea water demonstration? What is the exact date? Too bad my need to focus on my writing is so critical, though the safety at sea program might be helpful. Let me know. Thanks,

    Mar 25, 2009

  • LOLA

    Thank you for the very nice Sunday Morning Greeting, and the same to you,,,Lola

    Mar 29, 2009

  • carole lowry

    Hello Marlene
    Hope you enjoy Annap. Been there many times and live 2hrs North in NJ.

    The Navy Acad also has a B/B but need to book in advance. Might be off season and open on April 5th. Otherwise contact me on my site and will meet you if able. Carolelowry@hotmail.com

    Mar 30, 2009

  • carole lowry

    Try the Annap Naval Acad. for a fun and historic B/B. I live 2 hrs north in NJ and could meet if you like carolelowry@hotmail.com. The Cherry Blossom festival is on in DC for a wonderful experience in the capital less than 1 hr away.
    Have a great time. Carole

    Mar 30, 2009

  • carole lowry

    Try the Anap. Naval Acad. for a great/historic B/B. The Cherry Blossom Festival is on in DC less than 1 hr away and if all else fails, I live 2 hrs north in NJ. Will come down for a day and show you about. Carole

    Mar 30, 2009

  • Stephanie

    Hi Marlene,

    I am in Annapolis, but unfortunately, do not have a boat to offer you a sail!

    I would suggest though that you check out www.spinshseet.com, the website for the local monthly sailing magazine - they have a crew/skipper search listing and I do know of people who have come in to the area for just a day or two and successfully emailed a skipper and was able to arrange a sail.

    I haven't stayed at any of the Bed & Breakfasts to recommend any, but I have walked past several that are right near the Naval Academy grounds and they look terrific from the outside!

    If you are interested in meeting up sometime while you are in town, just let me know! I hope we have sunny days for you when you are here!

    Stephanie

    Mar 31, 2009

  • Marlene A. Sassaman

    Hi Stephanie,
    I am hoping the place I book my room will have internet acess. Otherwise, if you want send me your phone #. I expect to spend my days roaming around annapolis and would welcome a 'new friend.' Perhaps on Wed.

    Apr 3, 2009

  • Pete

    Marlene... Think dachshund. Under 10 lbs. Doesn't shed (at least the short-haired variety). Tons o' fun. Can easily be scooped up in one hand to help with boarding the boat. When my current dogs are gone, and if I happen to lose complete control of my sanity, a wiener dog would sure work for me! P.S., love following the blog entries.

    May 5, 2009

  • Suky

    Hi - I'm taping this out on my iPhone. My only access now. Lola posted a link re the salt water that is good. I would love to join you for some part of the journey. Will be on outer banks camping early part of June. I'll write more when I get to real Internet access. Bless you Marlene your adventurous spirit will carry you thru! And you are an inspiration. Orvil said it all well! Suky

    May 5, 2009

  • Pete

    Marlene, When you accept the "Friends" invite (as I hope you will), I'll send my cell # via PM. See you at Sandy Hook. Meanwhile, if I can think of any female sailors who might want to help you crew northward, I'll steer 'em your way.

    May 6, 2009

  • Linda Rincones-White

    I though I added a comment, but it said it had to be approved before being read by everyone! How long does that take? I don't see my note.

    Jun 16, 2009

  • Keith Scott Maunder

    It was great meeting you today,i hope you enjoyed you ice cream,good luck for the rest of your journey.Scott.

    Jul 19, 2009

  • Marlene A. Sassaman

    The ice cream was a tasty with your conversation the real treat. Keep in touch.

    Aug 1, 2009

  • Suky Cannon

    dear Marlene,
    happy to know you are safely home !**!*!@* ... precious time... great journey.. I look forward to your memoir... you are a great inspiration..~**!*~*~*!*~!*~**~!*

    Aug 1, 2009

  • Suky Cannon

    hey Marlene,
    wow... must be different being home and back to the routine...I'm really looking forward to reading about your journey..... it was also special for me to meet you and your sister...you are a big inspiration !~! ~

    Aug 9, 2009

  • DONNA DREW

    thanks i will always treasure our friendship no matter how many miles between us you are always thought of my dear friend. it is you that i thank cause you gave me the confidence to conquer the world

    Aug 30, 2009

  • Maryanne Schauman

    Hey Marlene, just got on Sea Knots trying to add you to friends list with now success, so add me to yours. I posted some pics also

    Sep 2, 2009

  • Maryanne Schauman

    Hey Marlene, just got on Sea Knots trying to add you to friends list with now success, so add me to yours. I posted some pics also

    Sep 2, 2009

  • Sherry Raintree

    Hey Marlene! Yep...I'll be there for the 12th. We're leaving for Peru on September 18th. Back on October 4th and off for Ecuador 3 weeks later. Fun! Sure did miss the practice on Fastlane!

    Sep 4, 2009

  • Captain Bill

    Based on the one pic you do not look like you are a AARP member!
    Maybe we need to start a group of 'Life is the Best over 60!'
    You refer to your 'sailing at sixty' writtings, where can they be found?
    My theme is 'Dwell on the beauty of The Journey, not the destination'
    PS, I have an uncle and aunt in Melbourne, but then everyone has a relative in Floridal

    Oct 7, 2009

  • Suky Cannon

    hey Sailor... you're the inspiration.... and thanks...do you read your mail ? I sent you message about looking for someone in Melborne Beach.... want to stop and visit with you on our way south ***~!

    Oct 22, 2009

  • DONNA DREW

    love ya auntie miss ya to

    Nov 22, 2009

  • LOLA

    DEC PHOTO CONTEST on left bottom of my page

    Post just one and brief title.

    Thanks

    Im now working on prizes,,,are you excited?

    Dec 29, 2009

  • Marlene A. Sassaman

    Dec 29, 2009

  • Marlene A. Sassaman

    You talkin' to me . . .

    Dec 29, 2009

  • LOLA

    you want me to post it on the Contest page?

    Dec 29, 2009

  • CAN DRAC

    Thanks for your compliment, Marlene, but it wasn't a big deal. The toughest part is cutting the dock lines. Once you are out there, the ocean takes you away!

    Dec 30, 2009

  • LOLA

    Marlene I corrected the photo repeat..in DEC CONTEST

    Dec 31, 2009

  • Melissa Renee

    Hey Marlene.. Great posts and blogs. By chance you going to the Miami Boat show?

    Jan 31, 2010

  • Marlene A. Sassaman

    I doubt I will make the Miami Boat Show; it is tempting but I'm busy practicing for some upcoming races and am trying to conserve my dollars for the purchase of my next big boat. Of course, if I thought I could land a job as a writer, or boat captain, or crew on a cool voyage I would be definitely go. Maybe if the weather is bad I'll come down for the day. I went a few years ago. I'll let you know if I am going to make it. :-) It would be fun to have someone to hang out with! :-)

    Jan 31, 2010

  • Dan Vitale

    Hello new friend. I have enjoyed your blogs and posts; you're a very good writer. To answer your question, I'm an occupational therapist from upstate New York; retiring soon to float around in my Bayfield, play guitar, and maybe do some writing.

    Feb 3, 2010

  • Marlene A. Sassaman

    I was inspired by your writing as well. Maybe we can collaborate. Currently, I am working on a slide show of my sailing at sixty adventures for a presentation at our local club. . The trick is putting it to some songs I like. Keep in touch.

    Feb 4, 2010

  • LOLA

    hey try to upload again...or tell me where the photo is and i can load it for you.

    Feb 23, 2010

  • LOLA

    Where on your page is the contest photo ?...I will upload it for you.

    Feb 26, 2010

  • Marlene A. Sassaman


    Lola I think the pix is here; at least a bunch of jibberish appeared after I clicked the camera, then browsed til I found the pix I wanted to enter. It's a sunrise coming into Ft. Pierce heading north on the ICW.

    Feb 26, 2010

  • LOLA

    all i see is a red x in your message box below...also I don't see a sunrise picture on your photo page.
    Put it on your photo page and then let me know on my page.

    Thanks

    Feb 26, 2010

  • Marlene A. Sassaman


    I had to put the picture onto a word document. Maybe that is the problem. It is weird how my computer has some pictures stored in a program that I can't seem to figure out.

    Feb 28, 2010

  • LOLA

    I uploaded the Kids Photo, and they will vote now all of March

    Feb 28, 2010

  • LOLA

    Hey read CHIT CHAT in Feb Photo contest...Milt had nice things to say about your photo.

    Mar 3, 2010

  • Suky Cannon

    Marlene, Marlene.... I would love to do some sailing with you. did you see my blog about last sail from Bahamas to Ft Lauderdale ? What are you thinking about boatwise for the next journey ? love ya Suky

    May 15, 2010

  • LOLA

    Thanks for voting..we need however
    Time to vote, Indicate contestants name , then 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Prizes can be seen on my photo page. ANY MEMBER CAN VOTE.

    Jun 1, 2010

  • LOLA

    Jun 1, 2010

  • Maryanne Schauman

    Good race for having no wind. Another fun day. Spray leaves rehab tomorrow, lol!

    Jun 5, 2010

  • Maryanne Schauman

    Jun 5, 2010

  • Maryanne Schauman

    Spray gets out of Rehab, Ya!!!

    Jun 5, 2010

  • LOLA

    Hi I moved your Circle rainbow to the proper place..July photo contest...go to my page and join there...no need to reload it.

    I like it ...thanks for participating.

    Jul 5, 2010

  • LOLA

    Liv left this message in the July contest page in CHIT CHAT..you need to join the JULY contest, I placed your photo there for you

    this is what she said:
    Marlene, that circular rainbow is a very interesting photo.
    I hope you win this contest with this shot. I see no one else entered the contest.. I shall post a photo

    Jul 19, 2010

  • LOLA

    Marlene...your circle rainbow is entered on the July contest.

    You ask on the JUNE contest voting page,,Where is my picture?

    What was your picture for June...?I will go to your photos and enter it for you if you want,

    Jul 29, 2010

  • zeehag

    marlene--will you be sailing nonstop or visiting places on your trip>> which direction are you going to travel?

    Dec 2, 2010

  • h

    Marlene,

     

    A few link on Tri that may be of interest.

    http://www.sail-world.com/cruising/usa/Trimaran-circles-the-Arctic-...

     

    http://www.ousland.no/category/northern-passage-2010/

     

    Good Luck in your trip preparation.

     

    h

    Jan 4, 2011