by Eric Aaland | Jan 9, 2020 | BVI Sailing |
My wife and I are very enthusiastic sailors and it had long been our dream to go on a BVI bareboat sailing adventure. We are lucky enough to have good friends who are adventurous and were just as excited as us to go to the Caribbean for a winter vacation. Here is our...
by Eric Aaland | Feb 12, 2017 | Boat Reviews, General |
So we finally broke from the shackles, slash blessings, of Bob Perry designed yachts and purchased a 1985 Pearson 36-2 sailboat from the design table of William Shaw. Last summer a boat at our marina came up for sale that was simply too irresistible to decline. If...
by Eric Aaland | May 5, 2016 | Events, Tall Ships |
Once again, the Vikings have set sail for North America and this time they are actually coming to Minnesota. Duluth Harbor in fact; with the estimated arrival date of August 18th, 2016, just in time for the Tall Ship Festival! The largest Viking ship ever recreated...
by Eric Aaland | Apr 21, 2016 | Aurion, How To, Videos |
It is that time of the year again for us to start dreaming of our sailboat, an Islander 28, harnessing the winds as we sail into the sunset. First we need to get our boat back in the water though. Spring commissioning is always a very busy time of the year for us....
by Eric Aaland | Apr 2, 2016 | Events |
If you have ever dreamed of sailing across the waves on a sailboat, the Lake City Yacht Club Sailing School may just be the answer to your dreams! This summer LCYC Sailing School continues its tradition of teaching new sailors the basics of small boat seamanship. Join...
