[stormcrow]

I've been at the Helm since 76. Started out with a 20 O'Day moved up to a 24' C & C & presently own a 30' C&C which docked on the gulf coast of Carrabelle, Fl.

In 78, my wife and I decided close up the house for the winter and gunkhole along the Gulf coast starting from Tampa heading south. Only instrument we had was a RDF and compass. Took four months of just relaxing. Came back north, sold everything and moved South and haven't looked back since.

Sailing is definitely a way to get away from the everyday stress to just relax. We head over to Dog Island on the weekend (that is when we can get down to the boat), drop the anchor and stay there until it's time head back on Sunday. Lots of times we are the only ones there - talk about having your own private beach.

Steve