Archive for April, 2010
Manasota Beach / Sharks teeth!
The magic of the Internet reveals many secrets, one of them is whom is searching for what. ‘Sharks Teeth’ is one of the most frequented searches that leads you to my blog, so here’s the deal. I’ll tell you where to find lots of fossilized shark’s teeth and you buy my book, yes? Okay, so [...]
XLII Regata del Sol al Sol 2010 / Elice II
It’s a sad day for me… Here I sit with only my computer and imagination taking me back on the race. I was fortunate enough last year to compete in this race to Mexico, and it was the thrill of a lifetime. Stunning night skies followed by brilliant sunrises in the open ocean, it’s when [...]
Vinoy Basin Anchorage – one of my favorite stops
Located in the heart of St. Petersburg Florida is one of our favorite anchorages, the Vinoy Basin. Approaching St. Petersburg from Tampa Bay you will see the Pier sticking out in its colorful upside down pyramid. At night the place is lit up with some really nice effects. The building changes colors and is always [...]
Catalina sailing/BCYC
Greetings all, Last Tuesday evening we stopped by the Boca Ciega Yacht Club for a little bit. There were some folks getting the Catalina’s ready to go out into the bay. The boats are stored on trailers and need to be hoisted into the channel. The task takes several people to accomplish, but is fairly [...]
Dear Capt. Bilgeplug / the nap…
Dear Capt. Bilgeplug, I could sure use some advice. None of my friends in the marina are willing to get involved, or offer any advice. You see, I don’t seem to get enough time hanging out at my boat. When I’m at home my wife keeps me hopping with a list of chores. Mow the [...]
Compass Island BCYC cruise
Sailing season in Florida, finally. After a rather long and cold winter (40′s & 50′s) the temps are finally coming back up to something livable. Once your blood is thinned by the Florida climate it becomes painfully difficult to endure anything below 60 F. The good folks at the Boca Ciega Yacht Club decided that [...]
