Saturday, April 7, 2012

Sailing The Gulf Coast

Sailing The Gulf Coast

What could  be more wonderful than to find a new boat!  Mike and Gina are getting ready to leave Island Cove Marina in Pensacola, FL where our new catamaran is harbored.  Aventura is a 37' Lagoon TPI (French but made in the U.S.).  At 20.3' wide, she promises to be more comfortable for our aging bones as well as just enough space for entertaining.  She has 2 queen berths and a single.  The salon offers great views; the cockpit serves as an extension to the sitting and dining area.  If we keep her light, we most certainly sail more swiftly than on our older Pearson 365 (up for sale), maybe 7 knots in fair weather and more in brisker winds. 


So we're prepping her now for the voyage back to New Orleans, our home port.  Look forward to our many adventures to follow.  Aventura:  "adventure" in the romance languages, and easy to understand in English. 


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