An Amazing 14 Months of Sailing the World

I had no idea these last few months would be the ultimate sailing of my life. It started in September 2024. I met a guy on a beach who admired my sailboat and he later asked me to join him and his girlfriend in Greece for some sailing. Ah, but of course! Me and a sailing buddy joined them on the islands, 150 miles outside of Athens. It was glorious. 25 knot winds, a skipper who was good at med mooring and beautiful weather. In November, I joined a couple for the Baja Haha. My 8th voyage from San Diego to Cabo (750 Miles) along with 100 or more boats and 400 folks. Good times indeed. In the spring, a sailing buddy and I headed to Tahiti for a charter. Bora Bora never looked so good! In June of this year we did an over the top charter out of Split, Croatia. Four other couples that we have known for 40 years, joined us on a 62' cat with a captain, chef and bartender. It was the best charter I have ever experienced with visits to ancient villages, wine tasting and bike rides thru coastal towns. We did not have much wind but no one seemed to care. We were having too much fun! Next, we did a 10 day sail down the California coast and hitting the most iconic harbors on the west coast. Santa Barbara is always my favorite stop. Lastly, my 9th Baja Haha just finished up last week. I had a blast meeting the fleet and also made a new friend, Tim. He has a boat in my marina and I hope to sail with him on his boat next week. I don't think I will ever be able to top this period of my life from a sailing standpoint. Not to mention all my day sails (150 days) on the SF Bay and a week in the Delta on the water. So, you ask, what's next? I have some excellent adventures planed with my wife, Bridget. Back to the Adriatic for a cruise from Croatia to Venice. South Afica is coming up in the summer with my sister and her husband. And then a circumnavigation of New Zealand on a lovely cruise ship. NZ has been on my mind for about 40 years and I am really looking forward to visiting all the beautiful locations on our itinerary. From a sailing standpoit, I would love to get back to the West Indies and St. Barts. Thailand is a possibility as is another trip to Tahiti. I am approaching 70 years old and I want to do as much as I can before I can't. I have also thought about heading back to Zihuatanejo and the Guitarfest. That is coming up in March. One of the fun saying on my boat is, It doesn't get much better than this! However...it keeps getting better!!