SURVITEC LAUNCHES VIRTUAL MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE ITS 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY Survitec, a global provider of survival solutions, has partnered with the Museum of Godalming, located in Surrey, England, to curate a first-of-its-kind virtual museum to mark the company’s 100-year anniversary. The museum showcases inventions and patents that have played a pivotal role in maritime, energy, defence…
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Melges 24 Regional Championships move to Mobile Yacht Club
Melges 24 Regional Championships move to Mobile Yacht Club Pensacola FL – Sept 30, 2020: Due to damage from Hurricane Sally, Pensacola Yacht Club must cancel all organized water-based events for the remainder of 2020 including the Melges 24 Atlantic & Gulf Coast Championships for the Bushwhacker Cup. However, the 2020 Melges 24 Atlantic and…
Announcing the 2020 Summerset Regatta
Announcing the 2020 Summerset Regatta On October 2-4 the Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society will be hosting our 55th Annual Summerset Sailing Regatta in the waters right off Ft Myers Beach. This beautiful display of Sailboat Racing will offer excellent diversion from the Covid 19 Pandemic in Safe, Socially Distancing fashion! The Skipper of each…
Working from Home – 7 Rules for Staying Productive Long-Term
I came across this blog entry. A very nice read on how to build a system to be productive in your life. 7 Rules for Staying Productive Long-Term Select this link for Scott Young’s blog Take a look at his web site and check out his suggestions for becoming more productive. PS, I have no…
May the Fourth Be With You!
May the Fourth Be With You!
The East Coast Sailing Association
The East Coast Sailing Association By: Joe Cloidt The waters of east central Florida offer some of the finest sailing along the south east coast. Many know the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) for its protected waters and wonderful wildlife they experience while cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). But the IRL also offers great local…
Grace O’Malley, the Fearless 16th-Century Irish Pirate Queen Who Stood Up to the English
Grace O’Malley, the Fearless 16th-Century Irish Pirate Queen Who Stood Up to the English For an interesting read to pass the time, head on over to this interesting article on an Irish female Pirate! Grace O’Malley Cheers! Williiam
‘I Live Alone at Sea. Here’s How to Be Happy in Isolation’
A great article on coping in isolation. ‘I Live Alone at Sea. Here’s How to Be Happy in Isolation’ An article published in The Guardian. Click the link above. Susan Smillie is a former food editor for G2 and theguardian.com and wrote mainly on travel, arts and food for the Guardian. Her book, The Last…
Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. and Southwest Florida Yachts, Inc. Form Partnership
Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. and Southwest Florida Yachts, Inc. Form Partnership Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. and Southwest Florida Yachts, Inc. are pleased to announce formation of a partnership to jointly offer yacht sales, charter, training and management for their respective clients. Under this new partnership Barb Hansen, owner of Southwest Florida Yachts, will…
The 2020-03 March Issue is Out
Hello and thank you for supporting our passion project! The 2020 March issue of Southwinds Magazine is out and we invite you to pick up a copy or read the online digital copy here: Read the Current Issue of SOUTHWINDS Magazine Thank you again for being a part of our journey!