TSR 020 Cruising Sebastian Florida & Getting Engaged!

In this episode, we cover our weekend cruising in the Sebastian, Florida area for Brandy's birthday and our engagement!  We cover the sailing news and our product of the week is a great adjustable bungee with lots of great uses while cruising.

Intro News

We got engaged during our trip cruising Sebastian, Florida!

Keep an eye on our YouTube channel.for the 3rd and final video from the Miami Strictly sail show.  Steve did not keep his promise to finish it before this podcast released.  Tax prep took priority this week.

SV Panope anchor test videos - see all the current popular anchors on the market being tested in real cruising conditions.

Cruising Outpost Magazinee - our winner is Philip Skinner, one of our Instagram followers.

Meet up with us at the Tortuga Music Festival April 15-17 at Ft. Lauderdale Beach.   We will also be meeting with friends at the Bahia Mar Marina across the street from the festival

We are going to the America's Cup Races June 10-12 in Chicago!  Let us know if you plan to go.

Cruising Sebastian, Florida

 We had a great weekend cruising the Sebastian, Florida area.  We anchored the first night off the islands directly East of Captian Hirams.  The other two nights we stayed at a slip at Captain Hirams.  The rate was $1.75/ft. $5 extra for power.  They have a great tropical bar restaurant and always feature great live music.

Brandy's birthday was Saturday and we got engaged that afternoon while anchored off an island in the intercoastal.   It was a great night celebrating with friends.

Sailing News

Boat US Foundation - 406 Day to remind you to check your emergency locator devices

Clipper round the world race sailor, Sarah Young, dies after being washed overboard

Sailing has a higher death rate than skiing and football

Man plans to cross Atlantic on a self built 65ft. whale

Product of the Week

Tekton Adjustable Bungees, 12 pack - Approx. $15 Book Review:  Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing by John Vigor

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–  Steve & Brandy