Category Archives: Boat Tours

BV3 (VIDEO): A New Breed of Geckos in Key West!

Posted on January 22, 2018 by

There were!  Everywhere we went.  More than we expected.  Geckos here.  Geckos there.  Geckos extraordinaire!  You’re right, not real geckos.  I’ll admit I know not the native local habitat of geckos.  The desert, I would imagine?  This was—as I mentioned—a … Continue reading →

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Boat #15: 1939 John Alden Schooner

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

“When the war is over and if I return,” said General Patton.  This was his boat!  An immaculately-restored 1939 John Alden Schooner, with her very own Captain Seth giving us a tour and telling us his story and plans to … Continue reading →

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Boat #14: 2005 Hunter 36

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

What’s the first thing we do after we dock our boat at a new location?  Walk the marina or cruise around the anchorage and look at all the other boats there.  We tour boats to help you all learn more … Continue reading →

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Boat #12: 2013 Leopard 48 (Offshore Tour!)

Posted on November 11, 2016 by

Hey Crew!  My first ever offshore boat tour!  This was such a spur-of-the-moment, whirl-wind and might I say WINDY fun trip.  I got invited last minute to join a yacht delivery crew taking this very nice 2013 Leopard 48 from … Continue reading →

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Boat #10: 1985 Alberg 37 (Rigged Up for Cruising with Kids!)

Posted on September 16, 2016 by

You may know these two sexy sailors: Jeremiah and Brittany from Lazy Gecko Sailing. Now you’re going to get to know their “sexy boat,” a beautiful, solid, well-built bluewater boat, a 1985 Alberg 37.  Watch as Jeremiah gives you a … Continue reading →

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Boat #9: 1985 Niagara 35

Posted on August 19, 2016 by

That’s right.  It’s our very own s/v Plaintiff’s Rest, post re-rig, re-fit and repairs.  I will also show you each of the features on our boat that Phillip and I believe make it a great cruising vessel from engine access to … Continue reading →

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Boat #8: 1988 (Slow Boat to the Bahamas!) Island Packet 31

Posted on June 24, 2016 by

Celebrity boat tour here!  Our very own fellow sailing author, blogger and podcaster, Linus Wilson’s, 1988 Island Packet 31 — THE Slow Boat to the Bahamas.  Not only do you get a glimpse of my SlowBoatSailing video podcast interview, but … Continue reading →

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Boat #7: 1997 Norseman 43

Posted on June 10, 2016 by

Wow.  This is an exquisite Catamaran.  A comfortable, durable coastal cruiser that looks like and feels like a five-star condo on the water.  Thank you Tom and Karen for Sunday Funday drinks and the hospitality.  Enjoy the tour! Want to … Continue reading →

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Boat #6: 1985 Nonsuch (Like It!) 30

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

In honor of my book release THIS WEEK, this is it — the s/v Tanglefoot from None Such Like It.  The book is out now on Amazon and on discount this week only.  Go get it for an even more intimate, first-hand … Continue reading →

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Boat #5: 1981 Tartan 37

Posted on May 6, 2016 by

This is a real treat for you here guys.  This is our buddy, Mike (the beekeeper’s) boat who was our neighbor at the shipyard, so you get to see some before and after footage from his ongoing restoration of this … Continue reading →

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