Hi, it's John in Jacksonville, FL

[Jfricks]

I've been lurking on the boards for a while, but figured it was time to log-in and be a more active participant. I've owned a 461 Beneteau for ten years when I lived in Atlanta and sailed out of Charleston. The drive was just too long for my wife and young daughter at the time so I finally decided to sell my boat. Not long after, I moved to Jacksonville and find myself boatless within 5 miles of the ocean on one side and the beautiful St. John's River on the other. Go figure.

I've made several off-shore multi-night passages including the first Charleston race to Bermuda (placed third time corrected) and helped crew a few delivery boats along the east coast. Sailing is still my passion and I have started looking for another yacht that can do some real long distance cruising.

Don't be surprised to catch me scanning the boat classifieds here

John

[Steadman Uhlich]

Howdy and Welcome Aboard CF!

It is always nice to see a Lurker come in from the cold.

Have fun on the forums, and good luck with your boat search.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, John.

[Boatguy30]

Just rerigged a 461 at Ortega Landing marina. They are currently bound for Turkey.

[Jfricks]

Whoa, I didn't realize there were any 461s in Jacksonville, although I never walked the docks in Ortega's marina. Are they visiting Turkey or was the visit Jacksonville. Nice to know there's a good rigger nearby.

John