GTFO plan - 1984 Catalina 30' under sail (future boat Neel 51')

GTFO plan - Our 1984 Catalina 30' under sail There is no better feeling than flying with the wind on a sailboat! This is a short clip from our current "practice" boat. We currently own a 1984 Catalina 30’ monohull sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay. This is our practice boat and is not designed for the open ocean and too small for full-time, liveaboard life. Our future boat will be a Neel 51' trimaran! We want to share our GTFO plan of retiring early to explore the world. We plan to retire June 1, 2023, Dennis’s mandatory retirement date when he will have served 30 years in the Army. We plan to buy a Neel 51’ trimaran (http://www.neel-trimarans.com/modele_bateau/neel-51/). A trimaran is much safer than a catamaran, more comfortable than a monohull, faster to escape bad weather, and spacious to accommodate our Brady Bunch, and possibly you! We plan to name her Just a Kiss which describes our wonderful 2nd date back in 2015. Learn with us as we prepare to GTFO and sail the world! Kisses, Ann & Dennis

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This is a view of Dunedin Causeway and St. Joseph's Sound. I do most of my day sailing here. It takes me 20 minutes to get here and I can launch for free from the beach.

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With one of the most beautiful coastlines among all Europe’s Capital, one of the best things to do when in Athens, is a boat cruise on a modern catamaran with a professional crew of 2 ready to show you some of the best spots Athens Riviera can offer, while sipping a drink, swimming & snorkeling, and tasting some freshly made Greek meze! Join our daily departures on our Semi private Athens half day boat tour with Sailing Adventures, ! Upon meeting our crew, embark on our modern Catamaran and get ready for your briefing before exiting port. Pick your favourite spot aboard, and let our crew to introduce you the beautiful Athens Riviera and the surroundings! Following an hour’s relaxing cruising, where you can enjoy the magnificent views to the Saronic gulf and its island-filled landscape, we make our first swim stop, off at Vouliagmeni Bay, one of the cosmopolitan spots in Athenian Riviera. We drop anchor between some fascinating super yachts, and we have an hour’s long time to swim & snorkel, take some great photos and jumping off the boat. Take advantage of the snorkelling equipment, and explore the underwater world! Later on, we set sail for nearby Hydroussa uninhabited islet, accessible only by sea, and we drop anchor for a second time. Here, you can enjoy its azure coloured waters by taking advantage of all gear aboard, while being surrounded by a beautiful coastal setting. Our hostess will be preparing a freshly made Greek light lunch to be served in a pristine environment, while you get back onboard from enjoying the crystal clear blue waters ! Upon taking anchor up and head to port, don’t miss glaring on the scenic route along the Athens riviera we follow, which is ideal for some photo-shooting, with our crew willing to become a photographer and take some of the best photos in Athens! Enjoy your last moments of our trip, while you're served with fresh fruits and wine, and if wind is favourable, we will set sails up for a tranquil sail back to Alimos Marina! This trip includes: 5 hours sailing on board a modern sailing Catamaran A Local professional English speaking crew of 2 Freshly cooked meal with main, salads & starters, Beverages, Water, Wine Snorkeling equipment Fuel & Port fees, Taxes It does not include Transfers from / to the port Any drinks / meals not mentioned above Tips / Gratuities More here: https://www.sailingadventures.gr/service-page/half-day-athens-boat-tour?referral=service_list_widget

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Giorno 39 - paradiso in terra (ovvero isola di Tuarredda) La sveglia arriva molto presto (presto per i ritmi di mare, per intenderci) Alle 7:00 siamo già in piedi e operativi con i nostri computer, perché oggi ci attende una media navigazione e vogliamo avere la mente sgombra. Tiriamo su l’ancora intorno alle 9:30 e ci prepariamo alla navigazione. Armiamo i terzaroli della randa e ci mettiamo in rotta. Prua su Carloforte, un’altra meraviglia sarda. Dopo un’oretta di navigazione mista a lavorazioni, il vento rinforza e il mare con lui. Per fortuna abbiamo armato i terzaroli, perché il vento non accenna a diminuire e noi non possiamo fermarci. Proseguiamo così per circa mezza giornata, di bolina stretta, facendo bordi per risalire il vento e l’isola, mentre ci diamo i turni al timone. Chi non guarda la barca è sotto a lavorare. I picchi di vento e onda sono arrivati alle 13, quando con 30 nodi in raffica avanzavamo di 8.5 nodi. Noi sempre con vele ridotte. Arriviamo in una baia molto riparata intorno alle 18:30, dopo un totale di circa 35 miglia di bordi. L’adrenalina accumulata sembra non voler più andar via, perché riprendo il pc e lavoro fino alle 21:30 circa senza sosta, in un flusso creativo unico. Andrea è vicino a me, ma finisce le sue lavorazioni prima di me e pensa alla cena. Per due marinai il menù di oggi propone fettine di tacchino in padella! Un pasto magro. In fondo non ci piace troppo cucinare. Però che buona la cena quando hai fame 😋 A domani! Cami #barcavela #barcaavela #vivereinbarca #sailinglife #sardegna #vitainbarca #smartworking #veleggiata #top