2020 Summerset Regatta Ft Myers Beach, Florida 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!…
BERMUDA GOLD CUP GETS GREEN LIGHT
BERMUDA GOLD CUP GETS GREEN LIGHT Bermuda stamped a ‘Safe Travel’ destination with regatta set for Oct. 26-30 A return to October dates for the Bermuda Gold Cup could mean a return to gusty winds on Hamilton Harbour, as skipper Ian Williams and crew enjoyed in 2015 (Charles Anderson photo). HAMILTON, Bermuda (Sept. 1,…
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!
Some Nice News – Couple helps struggling Key West residents during corona-virus downturn
Some nice news in the world! Image from Key West Travel Guide From: Fox News Couple helps struggling Key West residents during corona-virus downturn Fifty-two Key West residents, who live on boats in the city’s mooring field and are among the hardest hit by the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, won’t have to…
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…
The Cruisers’ Rights Network of North America fights for Anchoring Rights!
The Cruisers’ Rights Network of North America fights for Anchoring Rights! https://www.facebook.com/groups/savefloridasanchorages/ www.crnna.com – info@crnna.com April 14, 2020 Over the past several years, and despite the laudable efforts of the various US boating organizations, it has become obvious that there were certain challenges that were beyond their mandate. Those challenges included dealing with a variety…
Sheltering in Place By Gary Dickinson
Sheltering in Place By Gary Dickinson We all know what sheltering in place means in the current conditions these days, but what does that look like for those who are cruising? I want to start by saying those who cruise are perhaps more independent and in-tune with their surroundings than most of us on land. …