My name is capt. Blaine V. I was born and raised on the bayous of south Louisiana. My whole life has been on vessels of all types from John boats which we call “flat” boats to
offshore supply and crew vessels. I got my 100ton masters lic. In 2009 when I turned 20 years old. Worked in the
oil fields running crew vessels up to 195’. Got tired of the schedule 28/14. I quit and haven’t been back since. Found me a 25.5
hunter on lake Travis in 2019. At that point I had never sailed a day in my life. Lived on it for 6 months there at the marina
dock. Finally I said screw it. Took me five nights to even make any
head way! After five nights of cursing throwing fits screaming the light bulb went off and I was underway making way! I’ve been hooked ever since!!! Currently docked in the port of Jean Lafitte Louisiana my home town! I
trailer her from lake Travis to Galveston, then
single handed her to her
current port of call!! To say I learned a lot on the trip here is an understatement. After running aground 4 times in the ditch between Galveston and port author. I decided to give the outside a try! Out of Sabine pass I went. 48 hrs later I was
water logged extremely tired searching for a way back in the ditch!!! Finally made it home. Where I’m currently fixing all the things I need to fix for her to be more semi-blue
water ready!! Studying,
learning, staying in shape! Next port of call south Florida!!!
LittleWing77
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