Amanda's Sailing Adventure
Devil’s Daughter and D Link Water Sensor Installation
The one and only Captain Rob is back to help another damsel in distress. Lilli owns Devil's Daughter - a 34ft Hunter - and she lives aboard only a few slips away from me. We have become good friends and...
1st Sailing Adventure in the Mediterranean aboard La Mustache II a Farr 60!
Follow me on my 1st Mediterranean sailing adventure from Spain to Gibralter, back to Spain - then to the Balearic Islands and finally France. After @American Airlines loses my bags and wastes 2 days of my vacation - I decide...
Visit Lauderdale Promotional Sail with Matadore Network
A few weeks back, Geoff, the producer at Matadore Network, called me looking to film sailing, fishing and snorkeling in my hometown of Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was hired by the city to feature beautiful adventures and chose South Florida...
Hunter 45 Delivery from Marco Island to Marathon
This Captain job was truly a delight. I was able to reconnect with previous clients and give them some moral support along their way. I was fed like a Queen and enjoyed some great conversations. Their Hunter is beautiful and...
How to make Cold-Brew Coffee….Liveaboard Style
A big thank you to Rob for showing me this simple life hack to save me time on my morning Cold Brew routine!
Beneteau Oceanis 48 Delivery from Norfolk to Charleston
A chilly delivery from Norfolk to Charleston on a beautiful Beneteau Oceanis 48. Jen was on her way from New York and got waylayed due to weather. The owner had to get back to work and she called in the...
How to make a descaling bucket
How many times have you gone to acid wash your AC system and burned your hands and splashed that stuff everywhere? Mike Bolish to the rescue! Mike has been my boat mechanic/friend extraordinaire for a few years now. He has...
TS Eta – Is that all you got????
Tropical Storm Eta gave us her worst and rocked us to sleep. It was 2 days of downpour and gusty winds, but life went on as usual with a little more movie watching and cuddles than normal. My son 13...
Yanmar 4JH4E Annual Maintenance on Vitamin D
This time I tackled the job without supervision and all went super well! It had been about year since the regular maintenance had been done - so Impeller, Fuel Filters and Oil needed to be changed out. Richard, from FHG...
Aspen Power Catamarans Video Marketing Trip to Washington State
A few years back I met Larry Graf, owner of Aspen Power Catamarans, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. We produced a video walkthrough of his Aspen 40 that only had 4 hulls in production at the time. Since...
Lots of Adventures Lately…
This one was a delivery on S/V Grace from Georgetown to Fort Lauderdale. She is a gorgeous Beneteau Oceanis 45 that was recently sold since her delivery to Fort Lauderdale. She was a hot one on the market and rightly...
Sailing around Cape Hatteras in the Fall
This sailboat delivery on a 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 45 would be as Fun as it was Challenging. My good friend and fellow Navigare associate Maryline was looking for a vessel that would be a great financial deal, while proving to...
Bottom Job and Christening of my “new to me” boat INSPIRATION
After sailing Santalocura home from Mexico to Fort Lauderdale, I knew she was in need of some lovin' on her bottom. I took her to none other than my trusted friend Craig and his crew at Yacht Management Group at...
3 Ladies Sail from Isla Mujeras to Fort Lauderdale
What a great adventure! 3 ladies fly to Mexico during the Covid-19 Pandemic and sail home on a 2010 Hunter 49. It was not without some mishaps, but we arrived safe and sound. This gorgeous vessel will by new home...
Safe outdoor activities in Fort Lauderdale during Covid
Are you looking for a safe outdoor escape in Fort Lauderdale while also being respectful to the social distancing regulations? Look no further than a Sunset Sail on Vitamin D. Enjoy your libation of choice while enjoying the fresh breezes...
Escapism during Covid-19 while making Vitamin D
Book sales are at an all-time high, while the American Psychiatric Association reports that 160 million American adults play internet-based games with up to 1.0 percent of the general population qualifying for an Internet gaming disorder. Let's face it, people...
Lewmar Winch Wench – how to maintain your winch!
When your winch is getting hard to turn and doesn't have a nice clear sound - you know it is long past time to lube them up. Every winch is completely different. I suggest taking pictures of the disassembly every...
How to rig a Dutchman Furling System and learn about my standing rigging.
Making sure your standing rigging is properly tuned and balanced is very important for the life of your standing rigging and mast. This boat was fairly new to me at the time, so you will see that I was finding...
How to change Boat Batteries and more fun!
The best kind of learning is when you actually have a patient teacher to watch as you struggle, oversee and instruct in a clear manner. Trial and Error is the best teacher. You will see mistakes and hopefully learn from...
How to fix a propeller shaft leak on a Yanmar 3GM
When you have a leak - you should know how to fix it. Thanks to one of my good friends Rick, I was able to learn how to lessen the leak! Some people may have different techniques or suggest different...
Jabsco Joker Valve Fix
If you have ever owned a boat, you know that a lot of the time on your boat is spent FIXING things. I live on my boat, so the amount of time spent fixing things is almost constant. Remember sometimes...
Ready to Sail on Vitamin D?
Everything is now set and ready to go for charters on Vitamin D! I am excited to embark on this new venture and already have had so much support from my amazing friends. Thank you and let the fun begin....