Horray! Sounds a lot like last year (not a bad thing, we had a blast). My only issue is that my wife got sick as a dog on the offshore leg last year. If we're going offshore she's informed me that I will be in search of a new crew. I guess we could always split off and do both legs on the ICW, but I...

So, what's the word? Is this trip gonna happen this year? We're less than a month out and still no solid news. I'd like to attend again, but I need to know what the schedule and route will look like pretty soon. Otherwise I'm not going to be able to get off work. Thanks

3 more: http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/gatorzip02/easy%20come%20easy%20go/drawbridge.jpg Cruising the intercoastal on our way to St. Augustine http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/gatorzip02/easy%20come%20easy%20go/jacksonville2.jpg The other boaters in the marina had no idea what was go...

Had an absolute blast. 13 Macs! Here are a few photos to tease those who couldn't make it. http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/gatorzip02/easy%20come%20easy%20go/beach2.jpg Mac Beach http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/gatorzip02/easy%20come%20easy%20go/sunset.jpg Sunset Potluck http://i175....

First off, a big thanks to the thoughtful moderator that moved this post out from the JMGT thread to the repairs section. I should have just posted here in the first place. Unfortunately, my boat isn't at my house so I can't get a better picture. I can give a zoomed-in version of the pic I posted ea...

Speaking of masts in the driveway, guess what just showed up in mine. My replacement mast has finally arrived! It appears to have made the 2,500 mile trip without any damage. So it looks like the weekend will be spent transferring all the hardware from the old mast to the new. Hopefully it won't be ...

My replacement mast has finally arrived! It appears to have made the 2,500 mile trip without any damage. So it looks like the weekend will be spent transferring all the hardware from the old mast to the new. Hopefully it won't be too difficult. Think I'll take this opportunity to install an anchor l...

Thanks for the welcome. It looks like I may actually be able to go with "option 1" after all. I spoke with Bluewater Yachts again today and it looks like my mast is being shipped tomorrow! I should have it in a week. I just hope it makes it through the shipping process ok. I've read some h...

I haven't been on the forum for several months, but I'm very glad to see this is coming together nicely. I was out of the country for the last two JMGTs, but it is looking like I will actually be home this year. As long as nothing changes, I am planning on joining you as well with my 26M for Friday ...

Well, I've finally gone and broke something big on my boat. I was out yesterday enjoying full sun, low 80's temps, a 12 knot breeze and a frosty beer when I decided to come about to start my trip back home to the marina. Just as I rounded out and the sails caught a gust of wind, I heard a loud pop a...

Greetings! I keep my boat outdoors in the Florida sun year round and I was getting sick and tired of all the elbow grease required to keep the gelcoat on my black window stripes nice and shiny. I've read all the posts on here about polishing, waxing, rubbing, sealing, sanding, painting etc etc.... T...

We watch the Price is Right every day at work during lunch. Imagine my surprise today when they got to the Showcase Showdown and the doors open to reveal a brand new Mac. I won't spoil it for you by telling you if she won or not, I'll let you watch for yourself: http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_...

Sounds like the trip was a big success. Unfortunately my webfilter blocks photobucket for some reason so I can't see the pics Mark posted. I did see the website you guys made and it the photos are making me jealous. Were those all from last year? How many boats ended up making the trip this year? I'...

So, how about a trip report. How did things go? I followed this thread and last year's with great intrest. I live just down the road (Melbourne), and really wanted to join up with you fine folks. Unfortunately both last year and this year I have been deployed over the summer. Only one more month to ...

Hello! I'm hoping to gain some knowledge from some of our experienced members here. We are getting ready to head down to the Keys for spring break the first week of April (I do realize the keys may be crowded this time of year, but my wife is a teacher so we either go over spring break or don't go a...