
Captain’s Logbook
There are many Captain’s Logbooks for purchase or electronic online versions. You may also create your own using excel spreadsheet and...

Loyalty Reward Programs
Almost gone are the days of keychain tags with Loyalty Reward Programs as so much is digital. Now, is a...

What is a Poker Run or Dice Run?
Poker Run A Poker Run is an organized time limit event where participants visit 5 – 7 various checkpoints and draw...

Senior Discounts
The average age for senior discounts ranges from 50 – 65, with the majority of savings commencing at age 55...

Great Loop States of Passage
The Great Loop is a navigational waterway system that encompasses the eastern portion of the United States and a small part of...

Florida Keys
Approximately 5 million travelers visit the Florida Keys annually. Big Pine, FL & the Lower Keys, FL Islamorada, FL Key...

Superstitions of Bananas Onboard
During the 18 Century (1700’s) trade ships from the Caribbean, Polynesian Islands and Spain began disappearing. Only floating bananas remained....

Family & Friends eMail Template Sample (Cruising Confirmation)
While the eMail invitation may appear to be lengthy and rigid, do be mindful this also results from our...

Family & Friends eMail Template Sample (Invitation)
They say, “if you don’t own a boat, the best alternative is having a friend who does“. Before we purchased...

Down East Loop
On 3/14/24 I published a Generic Talk post, “The Great Loop”. In summary, the “Great Loop” is a continuous waterway passage...

Our Alternative Boat Names Considered
Longtime “trawler dreamers” we knew while cruising on our 2012 35′ Regal Sport Coupe (April 2013 – April 2022) that...

Our Hired License Captain Experience
We previously owned twin engines, 24′ Yamaha 240SX from July 2010 – April 2013 and 35′ Regal Sport Coupe from...