The Most Exciting Year of my Sailing Life!

I did not know that 2025 would be the sailing year it turned out to be. First off was a voyage from Singapore to Hong Kong with my wife and two longtime friends. A bit of Thailand was in there too. Then it was off to Bora Bora for a 7 day charter with my friend Barry. Amazing and so beautiful. In June, my wife and I hit Switzerland for a few days before taking off to Croatia for a 7 day charter. This was way over the top with a captain, chef and bartender. My favorite charter out of the 8 or so that I have done. The captain knew where to go and took care of all the details. The weather was delightful. In July, we headed to the Delta for a huge raft up loosly known as burning man on the water. I helped a friend get his new boat down to Ventura from SF in September. Another 10 day adventure. Then it was off to the Baja Haha. My 9th time with a rally from San Diego to Cabo on a 10 day jaunt down the coast. 100 boats and 400 like minded sailors. Mix all this in with over 120 days of sailing the SF Bay and you have a sailors dream. 2026 is looking good with a sojourn from Puerto Vallarta to Ztown for Guitarfest in March. I will be joining my Haha boat for that one. The highlight of the year will be a circumnavigation of New Zealand. Bridget and I will be on a comfy cruise ship for our December voyage. I hope to get down to St. Barts this year but no plan yet. My 40' Jeanneau continues to impress and keeps us safe on the bay. I love my boat! It's now time for you'all to start knocking off your sailing bucket list. Get your friends together and purchase a partner boat or plan a charter in an exotic place. We are not getting any younger! Happy New Year to all.