Time for a long absence.

[mr mac]

These past few months have been spent getting our house ready to sell, which includes selling off alot of our belongings. We're trying to pare down our belongings to one storage unit. I will, of course, store my KJ and my Napoleon gas grill for future use.

By September we should be back in Pensacola, FL where our sailboat awaits us. While we still have some prep to complete, our plan is to leave Florida in December so we can spend our 31st anniversary in the Caribbean. From there, beginning mid-May, 2025, we'll head north along the eastern seaboard stopping here and there, before heading across the Atlantic.

We do have a Magma grill on board, so I'm sure I'll be posting some catch, clean and cook threads here and there. For now, however, it's back to work prepping the house. I'll be sure yo check in at least at the major milestones.

TBS to all!

Mac

 

[SmokinEdge]

Sounds like a great adventure for sure. Best of luck. Where will you eventually settle? Florida?

 

[chilerelleno]

Bon Voyage

 

[Redicans]

Awesome, look forward to seeing the updates. Have a great Adventure!!

 

[forktender]

These past few months have been spent getting our house ready to sell, which includes selling off alot of our belongings. We're trying to pare down our belongings to one storage unit. I will, of course, store my KJ and my Napoleon gas grill for future use.

By September we should be back in Pensacola, FL where our sailboat awaits us. While we still have some prep to complete, our plan is to leave Florida in December so we can spend our 31st anniversary in the Caribbean. From there, beginning mid-May, 2025, we'll head north along the eastern seaboard stopping here and there, before heading across the Atlantic.

We do have a Magma grill on board, so I'm sure I'll be posting some catch, clean and cook threads here and there. For now, however, it's back to work prepping the house. I'll be sure yo check in at least at the major milestones.

TBS to all!

Mac

Safe travels.
Pics of boat?

 

[crazymoon]

MM, Safe travels !

 

[Gonna Smoke]

That's going to be a great time! In my younger days I said that when we retired, we were going to do the same thing except on a motor boat. Just never found the right boat. Enjoy the adventure and keep us posted...

 

[JC in GB]

Safe and exciting travels to you.

JC

 

[WaterRat]

Enjoy!

 

[culpepersmoke]

How fun and exciting. A few years ago we picked up, sold off etc everything and took off in the motor home. We spent 3 years traveling around. Great time in our life.

 

[JLeonard]

Sounds like a great adventure......And we will require a thread dedicated to your travels!!! I am jealous.

Jim

 

[jcam222]

What an adventure!! Definitely update us and would love pics and a pic of the boat.

 

[mr mac]

Sounds like a great adventure for sure. Best of luck. Where will you eventually settle? Florida?

Most likely it will be northern Washington so we can continue sailing throughout the Salish Sea and on up to Alaska.

 

[mr mac]

Safe travels.
Pics of boat?

1981 Tartan 37. Anne Bonny is an ocean cruiser powered by a Westerbeke 41hp diesel. She carries 50 gal of diesel and 90 gal of fresh water. We're adding a water maker and ensuring everything is as ready as can be. We're adding StarLink and PredictWind Data Hub which will allow friends and family to see our position at any time.

 

[mr mac]

Sounds like a great adventure......And we will require a thread dedicated to your travels!!! I am jealous.

Jim

We have a YouTube channel (Mac & Chey In The Wind) that we're going to add some stuff to, but certainly when we catch a Mahi I'll be sure to post all about that!

 

[JLeonard]

We have a YouTube channel (Mac & Chey In The Wind) that we're going to add some stuff to, but certainly when we catch a Mahi I'll be sure to post all about that!

OK you got another subscriber.....Love the short of sailing Pensacola!

Jim

 

[mr mac]

This is my new grill. It's a Magma Catalina (22.4"D x 17.5"W x 16.1"H) mounted to our radar/StarLink mast. Much smaller than the 665 Sq in I'm used to, for sure, but I can't complain because I still have a grill!

 

[gmc2003]

Have fun Gilligan it sounds like a great trip. Enjoy, be careful and keep us posted on your adventures.

Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

WOW! I’m jealous!!
That is a beautiful boat!
Al

 

[forktender]

1981 Tartan 37. Anne Bonny is an ocean cruiser powered by a Westerbeke 41hp diesel. She carries 50 gal of diesel and 90 gal of fresh water. We're adding a water maker and ensuring everything is as ready as can be. We're adding StarLink and PredictWind Data Hub which will allow friends and family to see our position at any time.

Now, that's a boat!!!
Do you bring fishing gear to supplement your protein while underway?
I would be dragging a meat line for fresh tune. You guys are going to have a ball, be safe out there, and take loads of photos. I will be living vicariously though you . I need an adventure bad.

Thank you for the boat details, and photos.

Enjoy !!!
Dan.