by Allison | Nov 16, 2015 | 2015, Life Aboard, Logbook, Posts
Bo called me and half-yelled “You would hate it, but it is AWESOME!!” just before he lost reception. He was 5 miles off the coast of Pensacola and headed for a wet ride to Havana, Cuba. I don’t think his “official bucket list” had a... 
by Bo | Nov 11, 2015 | 2015, Logbook
On the last Friday in October, eleven guys–a few friends, a few acquaintances, a few total strangers–loaded onto the sailing vessel Libra for an adventure they’ll never forget. Sailing Vessel Libra had circumnavigated the globe at least twice before... 
by Bo | Oct 30, 2015 | 2015, Logbook
Saturday I (Bo), along with 10 other guys, will leave Pensacola bound for Havana. We’re in a rally sponsored by Pensacola Yacht Club and Hemingway Yacht Club in Havana. You can follow us (S/V Libra) and see how we’re doing compared to the other boats on... 
by Bo | Oct 27, 2015 | 2015, Boat Work, Logbook, Posts
If I told you that you could have a team of scientists analyze your engine and tell you how healthy it is–all for less than $30–would you do it? Of course. Well, that’s exactly what I’ve done for the past few months, and I’ve been... 
by Bo | Oct 23, 2015 | 2015, Boat Work, Florida, Logbook
Junior Captains Giveaway: If you’re reading this before Sunday the 25th, you still have time to enter our giveaway. We’re offering a real-life sail with us, plus a lifetime subscription to our Junior Captains program…Enter Here. When I left you last,... 
by Bo | Oct 16, 2015 | 2015, Boat Work, Florida, Logbook
It seems like when sailors talk about sailing and boats and whatnot, the conversation between guys naturally turns to gear. I’m not sure what the girls talk about other than throw pillows and silicone bakeware. But with guys it’s all batteries,... 