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...
Passing a US Navy Vessel
During our repositioning from FL to MD; shortly after our Norfolk, VA departure (June 2023), we had our first VHF...
Lucayan Archipelago Islands
We have been very fortunate to have visited most of the Caribbean Islands and look forward to returning onboard M/V Soul...
Windward Islands
We have been very fortunate to have visited most of the Caribbean Islands and look forward to returning onboard M/V Soul...
Leeward Islands
We have been very fortunate to have visited most of the Caribbean Islands and look forward to returning onboard M/V Soul...