Jim and Laura, having met while serving in the army, were ready to get their “sail-on boot camp” for seven days with Selah. The sailing adventure began on Tuesday with tacking and jibing in Hawk’s Channel. We dropped the anchor that night at Tavernier Key. After dinner, a visit via dinghy took us to share “brownies n’ tea” with Jen and her crew on Indian Summer II. Wednesday was inshore to the marina for a quarry hike and other remedies for Laura’s motion sickness. Both completed their ASA 101 exams that day. Happily, she fully recovered and was ready to sail again the next morning for a snorkeling trip to White Banks. The snorkeling conditions were so fantastic; we went on to Molasses reef to see more of the underwater world! Laura turned into a fish herself at “Mo’s”! Friday morning we left for Channel Five Bridge, and the couple worked the main and jib sheets for the practice jibes. Jewfish Bank was our quiet anchorage that night.
Early Saturday (first time we can truly say “early”), we left to go to Lignumvitae Key to make the 10 AM park tour. We learned a lot about the quest to keep the island true to its original botanical species. Our mighty dinghy motor took us to Robbie’s for some refreshments and ice for our coolers. ASA 103 exams were taken back at the boat, and then Selah moved on then to Lorelei’s for our anchorage. We made a dinghy ride for dinner out that night. We returned by the “romantic paddling method” in the moonlight.
Sunday, we arose to head out to Snake Creek Bridge to make the 1330 high tide. Jim had his practice at circling in heavy boat traffic before the appointed bridge time. He took Selah through the snake-y turns like a pro’, and Laura took control of the helm for the ride out to the blue, and then back to Rodriquez Key .
Monday was a breezy morning, 18-20 knots. We practiced our final Crew-Overboard maneuvers, took Selah home “wing-on-wing”, while Laura and Jim danced on the bow. There was just enough time for Jim to complete the 104 ASA exam with a big smile on his face.
Congratulations Sailors! We were honored to sail with you! Bob, Ann, and Selah!
Workin' the jib sheets.
A sailing vacation gets you away.
Dolphins on the bow. Love those playful creatures!
Off to explore.
Relaxing in the undersea world.Couple's sailing lessons in FL Keys/ASA live aboard sailing classes/ASA101-103 certifications
Arriving at Lignumvitae Key.Couple's sailing lessons in FL Keys/ASA live aboard sailing classes/ASA101-103 certifications
Sunset at Lorelei's.Learn to sail and cruise in the FL Keys/Couples sailing instruction in FL/ASA live aboard class
Jim bringing Selah through Snake Creek.Couple's sailing lessons in FL Keys/ASA live aboard sailing classes/ASA101-103 certifications
Big smiles. This is the sailors' life.Couple's sailing lessons in FL Keys/ASA live aboard sailing classes/ASA101-103 certifications
Laura on the wheel out in the blue waters.Couple's sailing lessons in FL Keys/ASA live aboard sailing classes/ASA101-103 certifications
Dancin' on the deck.
Back at the Tiki. Great job Jim!We offer live aboard ASA sailing courses in the Florida Keys for couples, singles and women. We also offer sailing classes and sailing charters for families that would like to learn to sail in a friendly environment. During a typical live aboard sailing course, we mix in some snorkeling and some fishing while sailing. It makes for a perfect learn to sail vacation.
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