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Old 02-03-2017, 07:44   #1
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Hello,

My name is Chip Packard, I am a native south Floridian, and have been sailing since I was about 6 years old, and I sailed on the United States Naval Academy Sailing team while I was at Annapolis for college. And raced as crew with the Gulfstream sailing club until my wife Michelle and I had our first child. We now have two boys Colin(20) and Tristan(17).

Almost three years ago we stumbled upon a FREE 1983 Hunter 31 on Facebook, and our boat ownership adventure began. I have documented our restoration on a Facebook page linked in my signature.

We are currently racing and cruising with the Hillsboro Inlet Sailing club, and having lots of fun.

In about a year and a half our youngest son Tristan will be going off to college, leaving us with an empty nest. Michelle and I are currently making plans to sell the house upgrade the boat, and move afloat. We are currently considering a sailing cat in the 36' to 42' range. I am looking forward to reading all of the threads, and picking your brains with questions.

Check out our restoration of our current Boat the Stargazer at the link below.

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Old 03-03-2017, 15:03   #2
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