Sunday, March 13, 2011

Couples Sailing Vacation in the Florida Keys

Sunshine Coast Adventures offers ASA certification for Couples, Ladies Only and Families. This weekend we had the pleasure of hosting Lois and Bob from Connecticut for a 3 day sailing vacation.

Bob was a previous ASA graduate and wanted to allow Lois to get acquainted with life on board a sail boat and the pleasures of cruising. The itinerary included of course, sailing, plus snorkeling, kayaking, and general relaxation on board. We were blessed with a beautiful weekend of weather, frisky winds the first day, diminishing down to moderate then total calm for the last day aboard. The final day we were able to cruise out to the reef and enjoy the underwater beauty of the Florida Keys, the abundant and colorful coral, playful fish, and stunning turquoise waters.

Bob and Lois enjoying a fine red wine with the sunset.

Fish Taco time!!

Kayaking along Rodriguez Key

Be back for lunch!!


Playful catboat sailing around our anchorage

Another small catboat sailing off the bow.

Under sail and having fun

Storm clouds can make the most beautiful sunsets


Good time for a hug


And even better a kiss!

Total calm out on the reef


Time for Snorkeling!!

Shadow of our mainsail on the bottom in 20' of water, so clear!!!!

Bob and Lois watch for dolphins on our ride home.


-Thank you so much Bob and Lois for such a great weekend trip. You were wonderful to have aboard and we will miss you both. Hope to see you both again! Capt. Edana and Cour Volant

-Oah, Edana You are amazing- It is such a pleasure to spend time with such a competent, independent and happy woman. Despite my reluctance to learning about sailing, I've actually learned a lot and achieved my goal for this weekend. Thanks again Lois and Bob

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