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We headed out for a day sail and were greeted by another regatta; lots of boats. There was reasonable wind for light sail, but not enough to move s/v Nightwatch. Blake enjoyed the day. Pogo assumed her routine position. It was a perfect Father’s Day. Carol enjoyed the sunny day. What a wonderful day. Many [...]

The weather was absolutely beautiful and the water was crystal clear on Saturday, though the wind started off very light. s/v Carried Away: The Coast Guard was out in full force. Other sailboats were out. Boats were staged near the Pensacola Lighthouse ready to combat the oil. s/v White Caps: Pogo in her routine. Carol [...]

Friday, June 11, 2010… We departed Quietwater on Friday and headed back to the marina. We could see the new Margarittaville Hotel. People were already out having fun. We noticed a Gemini 105Mc sailing. We didn’t get as many photos Friday as we normally do, but we had a good time just the same. Saturday [...]

Still out sailing… We left Ft. McRee Thursday around noon when oil cleanup traffic became noticeably increased. Oil skimmers were in the Pensacola Land Cut, which is already narrow, so it was difficult to pass. We were under sail while approaching, so I furled in the jib a bit and fired up the diesel to [...]

We headed out Wednesday, June 9, 2010 with the intent to go to Pirate’s Cove in Josephine, AL, but with the concern over areas being boomed off, we didn’t want to get stuck over there and ended up at Ft. McRee instead. Keeldover and Another Chance cruised with us. Once at McRee we walked over [...]

Monday and Tuesday, June 7-8, 2010… Monday the group of BEER Cruisers who had gone on down to Juanas, cruised over to Quietwater. Everyone had a great time. Friends Marlin and Aaron. BEER Cruisers. Blake took his turn at the dinghy helm. Ben took Pogo to shore. BEER Cruiser. BEER Cruise is over and heading [...]

June 5-6, 2010… We’ve all had a great time thus far. We anchored at the Navarre Pavilions Saturday and had quite the rain storm move through. Weather reports stated 50-60 knot wind, but everyone’s ground tackle held with all the cruisers hunkering down to ride it out. Some of the following pictures may be out [...]

June 4, 2010… Today was the skipper’s meet at the Pensacola Shipyard and Marine Complex. There was a good turnout of boats. Our marina neighbor’s Jim and his wife Denise. The PSMC boat launch. A Macgregor 36 Catamaran. Macregor 26 “Dragonfly” from Atlanta. Ben listening to Shane Wallace (capt. of s/v Patriot). Blake hanging out [...]