New in Gulfport

[GulfportGeorge]

Hi All,
Wife and I living in Gulfport, FL and are about to buy a 2000 Beneteau 461. First boat that we have owned, but have crewed and sailed on other Beneteau sailboats and really like them. We are planning to cruise to the Keys, Dry Tortugas and back to Tampa area with experienced captain as we learn to sail our new boat. Also grads of ASA 104, will probably take coastal navigating next. Nice to meetcha! Gulfport George PS Recently retired, this is a life-long dream!

[four winds]

Welcome aboard George. Best of luck with the new boat and realizing the dream.

What great town Gulfport. I'm anchored off near the city dock in a dark blue mono. Wave when you sail by in the new Bene.

[Steadman Uhlich]

Howdy and Welcome Aboard CF George!

That is a big boat.

It is nice that your dreams are coming true.

Since you are new to this forum, let me mention a few things you might miss but that could help you more enjoy your time here:

WIKI
Take a look at the Cruising WIKI that is found via the tab up on the top menu bar of the forum. It has a LOT of information in it you might find fun, interesting, or helpful.
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[Waterway Guide]

Welcome aboard, George!

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, George.

[four winds]

Hey George. Was that you I met on the city dock today? We talked about the depth at the dock and on the bay? About access to the bay from the bridge? And about the boats dragging everywhere in the recent storms?

Maybe someone else with a new Bene here.

[GulfportGeorge]

Hi Four Winds, not me. We took possession of our Beneteau Oceanis 461 last week and are now sailing her down to Key West!


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[Thomas Burns]

did you buy the blue one ? very nice boats you will enjoy her, I just bought a '97 model 461