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Peace River National Art Festival

Peace River National Art Festival

Posted on March 19, 2011March 25, 2020 by colette

A lot of talented people! That’s the best subtitle for this post. In an effort to not spend all of our time in…

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Another day on Charlotte Harbor

Another day on Charlotte Harbor

Posted on March 13, 2011March 25, 2020 by jim

An unfortunately short day since I had to head to the airport at 1:30, but an early start made it a great day! …

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Maiden Voyage

Maiden Voyage

Posted on March 12, 2011March 25, 2020 by jim

Where, oh where do we start?  What a day! Our friends Jim (Jim2) & Arlene picked up a 34’ Cal sailboat and we…

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Slow Day

Slow Day

Posted on March 5, 2011March 25, 2020 by jim

It’s amazing how slow life feels when there’s no classes, studying, or “must-do’s”.  I flew in from Chicago late last night, dragging into…

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Regatta Nada

Regatta Nada

Posted on February 28, 2011March 25, 2020 by jim

On Sunday we crewed in Charlotte Harbor with the High Voltage team again and enjoyed ourselves tremendously.  Blue skies, 80 degrees, and cold…

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Sunday morning in Gilchrist Park

Sunday morning in Gilchrist Park

Posted on February 27, 2011December 27, 2019 by colette

We had a busy Sunday planned, but didn’t need to be at the regatta until 11:30 a.m.  With a pure blue sky and…

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Charlotte Harbor Regatta

Charlotte Harbor Regatta

Posted on January 23, 2011March 25, 2020 by jim

Sailing, Sailing, and more sailing!  We spent today crewing on a raceboat in a regatta on Charlotte Harbor and had a wonderful time!

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ASA 103 Under The Belt

ASA 103 Under The Belt

Posted on January 23, 2011March 25, 2020 by jim

One more class over and done with!  ASA101 and 103 behind us, only 104 is left and we’re ready for bareboat charters!  We’ve…

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We’re certifiable! Er… Certified

We’re certifiable! Er… Certified

Posted on January 9, 2011December 7, 2020 by jim

Our path towards being able to rent bareboat charter sailboats is steadily progressing.  We scheduled the series of American Sailing Association (ASA) classes…

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Charlotte Harbor Sunset Cruise

Charlotte Harbor Sunset Cruise

Posted on January 7, 2011March 25, 2020 by colette

After our first day of taking the ASA 101 sailing class, we decided to join Captain Tim on his Friday night sunset cruise…

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Sailing Lessons!

Sailing Lessons!

Posted on January 7, 2011March 25, 2020 by jim

We head out in a bit to start the first of our ASA sailing lessons to earn our bareboat licenses.  This weekend is…

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Finally some stability!

Finally some stability!

Posted on November 18, 2010March 25, 2020 by jim

Well it looks the happily homeless wanderers will finally have a bit of stability for a short while – we finally settled on…

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