Hi all. I've been following for a bit but just joined. Husband Chris and I are lifelong
power boaters, but I'm a relatively new sailor. In the last few years we've done
ASA certifications, chartered in
Florida and the
BVI, attended
boat shows, read all we could, and purchased our cruising
boat -- a 1980
Irwin 52 center console
ketch. We sailed the Oceanaire from Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, where we found her, to St. Simons Island,
Georgia, where she will be based until the last chick leaves the nest.
The previous owners did an excellent
refit, so we are really enjoying the boat, though it's currently
on the hard having assorted mechanical
work done. Can't wait to cut the lines and sail,
fish, explore, dive from our own boat, and generally "live the life aquatic!" Cheers!