Florida Spring 2011 Trip.....

06HARLEYULTRA · Sep 28, 2011

Howdy Sum,
I have read just about every post of your trips, and have been to some of the same area's in FL while boating the along the ICW. I am new to sailing, and starting classes soon. I am not new to boating, or long distance venturing (2 wheels).
I like how your pages are set up, and really like the info on how you set up the boat, or make changes/repairs depending on conditions. I think the pic's are great!! (worth a thousand words??).
I really like the mod section and how you accomplish certain tasks...you are a very skilled craftsman.
I admire both your's and Ruth's spirit of adventure.
If your ever in SC waters and need something, you have a friend here.
Rich

31seahorse · Sep 29, 2011

Hello Sumner,
Thanks for posting your extensive information on that section of SW Florida. My wife and I sailed many of those same areas over the past 4 winters, and your fine illustrations and photos brought back some very fond memories.

Running aground is the official welcome to the area that everyone gets sooner or later.

I'm sure your trip index is time-consuming, but, as we often say about efforts like that, it will give you something to talk about in the old folks' home!
Phil

CalebD · Sep 29, 2011

Sumner,
I enjoy reading your logs. I would not suggest you change anything in the way you approach them - unless you want to. It is your log after all and you should include what you want to.
I'll just have to save reading some of them for when our real winter weather gets here in the north east.
I read a mystery novel by Carl Hiaasen called "Nature Girl" recently that was based in the area of Everglades City. The Rod and Gun club is even in the novel. I don't know if you like reading novels or if you would like this author's point of view but I am mentioning it anyway.
My vote: keep 'em coming.

Bill1565 · Sep 29, 2011

winter reading

CalebD said:
I read a mystery novel by Carl Hiaasen called "Nature Girl" recently that was based in the area of Everglades City. The Rod and Gun club is even in the novel. I don't know if you like reading novels or if you would like this author's point of view but I am mentioning it anyway.

Randy Wayne White and John W Hall also write entertaining fiction about the keys/everglades/10,000 islands in case the winter gets long.

Stu Jackson · Sep 29, 2011

Keep 'em coming. In addition to what's been said, I really appreciate the simplicity of the layout and the ease of getting around. I can't begin to even count the number of websites and blogs that require constant clicking and hard, if not impossible to read pages. Good work.

sailormanbigd · Sep 29, 2011

yeah man

hey, keep it up! Really love it, was burried in your story and had a hard time talking to my gf. So, i had to back out but will return and ingest it all, thanks. Good stuff, glad Ruth's rash went away! Pat

Joe · Sep 29, 2011

Sumner said:
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I'd appreciate any feedback I can get on that page. These reports can amount to a lot of time and I'm just wondering if they are worth it.

Thanks,

Sumner

Sum....... I don't think it's your nature to do something half-ass. The detail you include in your reports is what makes them stand out... and probably what I enjoy most about them.

It's been fun following your and Ruth's evolution from desert lakes to the Florida Keys.

Sailor boy · Sep 29, 2011

Sum,
I just read almost all of your journey. Great job and enjoyed it very much. Thank you for all the work you put into it and posting it. As you know we will be heading to the keys from Santa Fe next winter and found you post very helpful.
Blessings .. Ross Sailor boy

Wanderer138 · Oct 6, 2011

Sumner:

Very nice work on the trip logs. The photos were very impressive. Keep up the good work and best of luck with the Endeavour.

alexco38 · Oct 7, 2011

Sum,

You had a wonderful trip and very nice of you to post so much for people to read. The picture and SeaClear are fantastic !

I had an exact same M26S before. We used to go to Georgian Bay and the North Channel in Ontario Canada for many years. There is even a MacGregor regatta there. I heard of a MacGregor Bay but not sure if that was named after the boats.

Sail On.

John Sluder · Oct 8, 2011

Thanks for all your info, has been helpful to help me plan a similar trip from the east coast of Florida to the Dry Tartoguas and back

Whitebeard · Dec 28, 2011

Just read about your Spring 2011 trip. Photos are very entertaining. Sea Clear charts and Google images very informative. I have a Lancer 28 that I have been fixing up and is almost ready to go. She is just off the Gordon River in Naples so the waters you described are those where I'll be sailing. Can't wait to explore the 10,000 islands. Who knows? Maybe I'll see you "out there."

Looking forward to reading about some of your other adventures. Great stuff! Don't stop writing!

txtowman · Jan 4, 2012

Great work!

I read every post and every page you write. You are helping Me become a better sailor and providing valuable knowledge for anyone who reads it. Thank you so much!

seadaddler · Jan 5, 2012

Hi

When are you coming down,I have not gone down to the boat since returning from NY and been working around the house with this weather here but warming up this weekend and maybe my first attempt at Kayaking since surgery on my shoulder.
I decided one more month getting her ready to bottom paint so see you when you come on down,great trip report.
Nick