Hello from Saint Augustine, Florida

Rasselas36 · 21-06-2008, 20:04

This site is a well kept secret. I am looking forward to learning and sharing with my new found group.
As for my boat's name, I was priviledged to have met AJ and crew of the real RASSELAS in Fort Lauderdale some years ago and was so impressed by this magnificent vessel, I said if I ever have a boat of my own it would be named RASSELAS.
See you on the water.

Perry & Shirley
s/v Rasselas

**GordMay** · 22-06-2008, 05:37

Welcome aboard Perry & Shirley!

“RASSELAS”, Prince of Abyssinia,was the main character in the Oriental tale by Samuel Johnson.
RASSELAS together with his mentor, his sister, and her servant traveled through Egypt searching for the 'happiest way of life'. However, they never found what they were looking for...
Goto:
Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia - Google Book Search

Kenneth Rainin, owner of M/Y “Rasselas” (Captained by A.J. Anderson), died May 2, 2007 at the age of 68.
“Rasselas” (203 Ft Feadship) was subsequently sold and is now under the command of Capt. Richard Hutchinson.

scallywag · 22-06-2008, 06:44

Welcome Perry & Shirley,
Yes, this site is well hidden. I do not remember how I was directed to it.
John & Dot

swagman · 22-06-2008, 09:07

Welcome also guys,
Glad you've found this motly crew and heres hoping you enjoy the site.
JOHN

Rasselas36 · 23-06-2008, 09:47

Thanks all of you for your kind words.
Hope to meet each you some day in person.

GordMay I have the book. My story will end on a positive note because I found HAPPIEST wth my wife of 35 years, 3 children, 4 grandchildren and of course my "RASSELAS" which makes me feel like a PRINCE when I am on board.

SkiprJohn · 09-07-2008, 14:14

Aloha Perry and Shirley,
Wow, I've got my education for today about the name of your boat. Welcome aboard!
Kind regards,
JohnL

Greenman · 09-07-2008, 17:41

Welcome to the Forum

I must say I am jealous, Saint Augustine is very high on my "must visit before I die" list.

Chuck Baier · 09-07-2008, 18:52

welcome to the forum and sounds like you have found all the happiness a man could want. We will be passing through St. Augustine some time next week. We will look for your boat.

21-06-2008, 20:04	#1
Rasselas36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Boat: Hunter, 36' - Rasselas Posts: 2	Hello from Saint Augustine, Florida This site is a well kept secret. I am looking forward to learning and sharing with my new found group. As for my boat's name, I was priviledged to have met AJ and crew of the real RASSELAS in Fort Lauderdale some years ago and was so impressed by this magnificent vessel, I said if I ever have a boat of my own it would be named RASSELAS. See you on the water. Perry & Shirley s/v Rasselas

22-06-2008, 05:37	#2
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,339 Images: 230	Welcome aboard Perry & Shirley! “RASSELAS”, Prince of Abyssinia,was the main character in the Oriental tale by Samuel Johnson. RASSELAS together with his mentor, his sister, and her servant traveled through Egypt searching for the 'happiest way of life'. However, they never found what they were looking for... Goto: Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia - Google Book Search Kenneth Rainin, owner of M/Y “Rasselas” (Captained by A.J. Anderson), died May 2, 2007 at the age of 68. “Rasselas” (203 Ft Feadship) was subsequently sold and is now under the command of Capt. Richard Hutchinson. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

22-06-2008, 09:07	#4
swagman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On the yacht half the year - in the New Forest UK the other half. Boat: Hanse 461 Swagman Posts: 1,113 Images: 5	Welcome also guys, Glad you've found this motly crew and heres hoping you enjoy the site. JOHN __________________ Read our boring cruising blog via http://www.yotblog.com/swagman/2274/

09-07-2008, 18:52	#8
Chuck Baier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where ever the boat is. Boat: Marine Trader 34 "Beach House" Posts: 1,664 Images: 54	welcome to the forum and sounds like you have found all the happiness a man could want. We will be passing through St. Augustine some time next week. We will look for your boat. __________________ To boldly go!! Read about our past and current cruises, the boat, some projects and a whole lot more at Voyages of Sea Trek And Now Visit The New Boats Site At The Beach House

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22-06-2008, 06:44	#3
scallywag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Augustine, Fl Boat: Allied Princess, 36-Scallywag Posts: 424 Images: 2	Welcome Perry & Shirley, Yes, this site is well hidden. I do not remember how I was directed to it. John & Dot

23-06-2008, 09:47	#5
Rasselas36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Boat: Hunter, 36' - Rasselas Posts: 2	Thanks all of you for your kind words. Hope to meet each you some day in person. GordMay I have the book. My story will end on a positive note because I found HAPPIEST wth my wife of 35 years, 3 children, 4 grandchildren and of course my "RASSELAS" which makes me feel like a PRINCE when I am on board.

09-07-2008, 14:14	#6
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,726	Aloha Perry and Shirley, Wow, I've got my education for today about the name of your boat. Welcome aboard! Kind regards, JohnL

09-07-2008, 17:41	#7
Greenman Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Halifax NS Posts: 41	Welcome to the Forum I must say I am jealous, Saint Augustine is very high on my "must visit before I die" list.

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