Marlene Anne Sassaman's Blog (140)
No, Amy, It Doesn't Get Better Than This . . .
Last Wednesday it was time to return to school for my final semester involved with traditional education. When the week-end finally arrived I was rewarded with 3 days of being surrounded with the best group of beach cat sailors around. Having sailed with some of these guys and gals since my debut way back in the summer of 1980, it was a bitter sweet reunion as life takes its toll on all. Its Afterall, the camraderie that exists amongst this group keeps the old spirits alive as friendships…
ContinueAdded by Marlene Anne Sassaman on August 5, 2012 at 10:28pm — No Comments
For the Lady who Claims I am CRAZY
People say I'm no good, I'm crazy as a loon, cause I sail a 3 hulled sailboat and cruise it all by myself....
My apologies to Charlie Daniels for the minor plagarism but I got carried away with the confidence that comes from stepping outside my comfort zone while pursuing some fangled idea that has plagued me most of my life. No one in my family, immediate or ancestory, has had a kinship with the sea except for me. Where it came from I have no idea. When my…
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Added by Marlene Anne Sassaman on July 26, 2012 at 12:42pm — 1 Comment
I am HOME
Several bloggers have asked me where I am so I guess I need to clarify. I am home. Home in Indialantic in my nice concrete block, with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room, den, converted dining room to a reading room, kitchen, laundry room, two car garage, sewing area, and inground swimming pool. Aye, the good life. This is my home where I organize my sailing trips. What used to be day sails and races has become more intense long term sailing adventures as you all know.
The longer…
ContinueAdded by Marlene Anne Sassaman on July 26, 2012 at 4:27am — No Comments
Sweet Smell of Success
Wit h the whole Bermuda trip a part of my personal history it is amazing at how life's little toils catcth up. Some might call it the old grind, but the heck with the Negative Nancy attitude. Every single moment whether you are out at sea, wrestling with your garage door that managed to get stuck between your car's bumper and its trailer hitch, or simply lazzing about a backyard swimming pool, there is joy.
Take today for an example. after waking up to soothing ool shower I realized I…
ContinueAdded by Marlene Anne Sassaman on July 19, 2012 at 10:43am — 1 Comment
Sweet Smell of Success
Wit h the whole Bermuda trip a part of my personal history it is amazing at how life's little toils catcth up. Some might call it the old grind, but the heck with the Negative Nancy attitude. Every single moment whether you are out at sea, wrestling with your garage door that managed to get stuck between your car's bumper and its trailer hitch, or simply lazzing about a backyard swimming pool, there is joy.
Take today for an example. after waking up to soothing ool shower I realized I…
ContinueAdded by Marlene Anne Sassaman on July 19, 2012 at 10:43am — No Comments
Befuddling Blog
This blog is crazy, or is it me. My last posting was repeated at least 3 times. Let us just hope my sail home from Bermuda to Port Canaveral is less bewildering.
The forecast for the next several weeks, per Chris Parker, is southwest winds. If you do not know where Port Canaveral is, can you make an educated guess as to which direction it is from this beautifully located island.
After a week of checking things out on the bermudian islands several things are noted.
1.… Continue
The forecast for the next several weeks, per Chris Parker, is southwest winds. If you do not know where Port Canaveral is, can you make an educated guess as to which direction it is from this beautifully located island.
After a week of checking things out on the bermudian islands several things are noted.
1.… Continue
Added by Marlene Anne Sassaman on July 1, 2012 at 1:24pm — 1 Comment
Beautiful Bermuda
Since our unscathed arrival last Monday, I have thought about the journey home. To tell you what an asset Maryanne is would be an understatement. Her demeanor keeps my attitude on an even keel. Her ability to troubleshoot is also calming. O.k.so I have an issue with over oiling,,,,
Met some guys on s/v golden brown from Brooklyn. The captain and crew are quite good looking but a little young for me. More importantly their spirits were high as they designed a plan for jury rigging… Continue
Met some guys on s/v golden brown from Brooklyn. The captain and crew are quite good looking but a little young for me. More importantly their spirits were high as they designed a plan for jury rigging… Continue
Added by Marlene Anne Sassaman on June 30, 2012 at 2:31pm — 1 Comment
Beautiful Bermuda
Since our unscathed arrival last Monday, I have thought about the journey home. To tell you what an asset Maryanne is would be an understatement. Her demeanor keeps my attitude on an even keel. Her ability to troubleshoot is also calming. O.k.so I have an issue with over oiling,,,,
Met some guys on s/v golden brown from Brooklyn. The captain and crew are quite good looking but a little young for me. More importantly their spirits were high as they designed a plan for jury rigging… Continue
Met some guys on s/v golden brown from Brooklyn. The captain and crew are quite good looking but a little young for me. More importantly their spirits were high as they designed a plan for jury rigging… Continue
Added by Marlene Anne Sassaman on June 30, 2012 at 2:31pm — No Comments
Beautiful Bermuda
Since our unscathed arrival last Monday, I have thought about the journey home. To tell you what an asset Maryanne is would be an understatement. Her demeanor keeps my attitude on an even keel. Her ability to troubleshoot is also calming. O.k.so I have an issue with over oiling,,,,
Met some guys on s/v golden brown from Brooklyn. The captain and crew are quite good looking but a little young for me. More importantly their spirits were high as they designed a plan for jury rigging… Continue
Met some guys on s/v golden brown from Brooklyn. The captain and crew are quite good looking but a little young for me. More importantly their spirits were high as they designed a plan for jury rigging… Continue
Added by Marlene Anne Sassaman on June 30, 2012 at 2:31pm — No Comments
Beautiful Bermuda
Since our unscathed arrival last Monday, I have thought about the journey home. To tell you what an asset Maryanne is would be an understatement. Her demeanor keeps my attitude on an even keel. Her ability to troubleshoot is also calming. O.k.so I have an issue with over oiling,,,,
Met some guys on s/v golden brown from Brooklyn. The captain and crew are quite good looking but a little young for me. More importantly their spirits were high as they designed a plan for jury rigging… Continue
Met some guys on s/v golden brown from Brooklyn. The captain and crew are quite good looking but a little young for me. More importantly their spirits were high as they designed a plan for jury rigging… Continue
Added by Marlene Anne Sassaman on June 30, 2012 at 2:31pm — No Comments
uh oh
I just gave someone my blog address where I make changes and such. Uh, oh I will send the correct e-mail for viewing purposes only. Guess I need to pay more attention.
Like now, I am paying close attention to unfavorable sailing weather reports for the east coast and Bermuda. Having made it to Sandy Hook, New Jersey I am anxious to test my sailing savvy on a real off shore cruise. The summer storms have me concerned. If truth be told, I am scared to make this crossing. One low…
ContinueAdded by Marlene Anne Sassaman on June 19, 2012 at 8:00am — 1 Comment
It depends on the weather
When earning my degree of Doctor of Education it was said that a main advantage of having acquired such an accolade was that it brought a certain right. When asked what the 'right' was, I was told I would have the right to answer any question with the preference, "It depends." No one knew at that time that I was serious about solo sailing. Truly, this adventure sailing offshore from Port Canaveral, Florida to Sandy Hook New Jersey has been all about depending on the weather.
O.K. I've…
ContinueAdded by Marlene Anne Sassaman on June 13, 2012 at 9:28pm — 1 Comment
Hi ho, hi ho, it's around Hatteras we go
Well, my Tony of my Ownie, a special little beanny baby dog is perched up in the stern castle window ready to keep an eye on the following sea as we make the scariest part of the journey. With a west/southwest wind predicted for the next few days with light, variable to 10-15 knots this should be a breeze! What concerns me is the dern satellite phone. I can't seem to get it to work. Maybe I'm not patient enough holding it out under the satellite, maybe the directions aren't as clear as they…
ContinueAdded by Marlene Anne Sassaman on June 7, 2012 at 8:06pm — 2 Comments
We are sailing, , ,
Can't wait to get back out to sea. The first four days of this journey had SPRAY cruising from Port Canaveral to Beaufort, North Carolina. Four nights at sea. Then, the forecast dimmed at the same time oil collected in the bottom of the engine room. Time to head for the inlet.
The few things I learned include SPRAY's ability to take kindly to 3 and 4 foot waves in up to 25 knots of wind. She doesn't tack well with a double reefed main and staysail in a stiff breeze. Too much oil is…
ContinueAdded by Marlene Anne Sassaman on June 6, 2012 at 9:00pm — 5 Comments
Fantasy comes alive.
Truth be told back I in February I designed the perfect way. To spend the night before I set sail. Well lo and behold my simple little fantasy became real. Actu ally it was the night before the night before. Because I do not kiss and tell these are the only details you get. What a send off.
My special friend surprised me by initiating a proper christening of SPRAY. I cannot help but wish Danny was here t be a part of this adventure. Then again another fantasia is sure to… Continue
My special friend surprised me by initiating a proper christening of SPRAY. I cannot help but wish Danny was here t be a part of this adventure. Then again another fantasia is sure to… Continue
Added by Marlene Anne Sassaman on May 30, 2012 at 5:10pm — 1 Comment
Beryl, beryl oh beryl
Thankfully Beryl gave me an extra day. The best part was spending a couple of hours with Joan, Pat, and Amy.
Returning to Spray I proceeded to spend about five hours organizing the tool bins. There is still a lot to do.
Taping all the ring dings, buying batteries, flares and fresh produce along with packing my clothes are the main tasks. Whoops, my 0300 alarm just went off. This is when I miss Danny because the romantic side of my brain lhoped the soothing ringtone was a call… Continue
Returning to Spray I proceeded to spend about five hours organizing the tool bins. There is still a lot to do.
Taping all the ring dings, buying batteries, flares and fresh produce along with packing my clothes are the main tasks. Whoops, my 0300 alarm just went off. This is when I miss Danny because the romantic side of my brain lhoped the soothing ringtone was a call… Continue
Added by Marlene Anne Sassaman on May 29, 2012 at 3:24am — No Comments
96 bottles of scotch on the wall...
Uh oh, my mind might be taking me where my heart wants to go. So, it must be that a little fun is on the horizon. But with 96 hours until I am on the water I better focus on getting the to do list in order. Let me see What needs doing:
A. Register sat phone
B). Paperwork to be organized, documents, and manuals to file
C). Contacts to put on computer and in hard copy format
D). Banking, bills, and mail
E). Arranging a ride to boat so my red ragtop PT Cruiser can be… Continue
A. Register sat phone
B). Paperwork to be organized, documents, and manuals to file
C). Contacts to put on computer and in hard copy format
D). Banking, bills, and mail
E). Arranging a ride to boat so my red ragtop PT Cruiser can be… Continue
Added by Marlene Anne Sassaman on May 25, 2012 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment
EGADS, We are on the Sixth Day B4 Sailing North...
Where oh where does the time go. Like my budget I seem to have this propensity for taking longer than I plan to get things done and spend more than I budget to buy some of life's little pleasures.
Take today for example. I took a mental health day from my school counseling job to tidy up the house. It took me six hours just to wipe down the baseboards and vacuum between the carpet and the wall. You know the edges where it would seem impossible for even the smallest speck of dust to…
ContinueAdded by Marlene Anne Sassaman on May 23, 2012 at 7:44pm — No Comments
On the 8th Day
Eighth Day??? What happened to Day 9? OMG as they say in text land. The last two days made for perfect sailing. With a northeasterly 12 knot breeze we cruised along at an average of 7.6 knots on a close reach using the stay sail as our jib. Then on Sunday we had no main sail (that's another story) and used the big jenny. Cruising along at an average of 5.5 knots we were happy sailors. Thanks to my blue eyed crew on Saturday and my green eyed crew on Sunday SPRAY never kissed a piling at the…
ContinueAdded by Marlene Anne Sassaman on May 21, 2012 at 5:50pm — No Comments
On the 10th Day ...
On the 10th day B4 setting a course for Sandy Hook, New Jersey I was let down this afternoon by 3 out of 4 guys. Thankfully my brother unconditionally loves me, is reliable and eager to share his knowledge. Whereas the sail maker again put the needs of his other customers before me, an acquaintance was predictably unreliable (shoulda' bet $50 on that one). Then there is pretty blue eyes who knows sailing tomorrow is contingent on getting the new hoses on but has made no offer to help (maybe he… Continue
Added by Marlene Anne Sassaman on May 18, 2012 at 8:56pm — No Comments
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