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Shell Key at Pass-A-Grille

by PyratCapn on June 1, 2009

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This weekend brought great temps, light wind and clear water at poplular Shell Key – a great little refuge that forms the south side of Pass-A-Grille.  This is the pass that  takes us out into the Gulf of Mexico, but this weekend was all about spending a little bit of time by the island. Our original plan was to take Mariola, our 32′ Morgan in close, jump out and walk the island. But the wind and current would only let us get close enough for an Olympic swimmer [click to read more…]

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WhaleWhisperer Sails Boca Ciega Bay

by PyratCapn on April 9, 2009

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One of the benefits of being shackled to my computer day after day is that every so often I get to make friends via the internet. Thanks to a few referrals through SailMonster.com, WhaleWhisperer, a sailor from Monterey California, contacted me [click to read more…]

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Sail To Longboat Key

February 4, 2009

From the mouth of the immortal Captain Ron: “If it’s going to happpen…” Well it happened for sure, and it happened out there. This past weekend was fun mixed with low volatage and dirty motor oil.

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2009 New Year For Sailing

January 2, 2009

As the fog of fatty foods, late nights and rum fades away from my brain, I realize that the end of the holidays has arrived and it’s time to get back to sailing. With all the parties, shopping and visitors these past two weeks, I’ve barely found enough time to hose the bird duke off Mariola, let [...]

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Notes From A Trailer Sailor

December 20, 2008

RossInTampa is PyratSail’s Newest contributing author. We would like to welcome him aboard and look forward to his posts regarding “trailer sailing” Tampa Bay and anywhere else he can tow his vessel. Ross tries to take his boat, Lola to the keys…

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Happy Holidays From PyratSail!

December 18, 2008

Ho, Ho, Ho and A Bottle of Rum! Hope all you sailors out there have a great holiday and Santa brings you everything you wish for. Take a look at our latest cartoon. Happy Holidays!

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Strictly Sail and The Lats and Atts Cruiser’s Party

December 8, 2008

This Saturday, December 7th, brought Strictly Sail to our own back yard here in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Strictly Sail boat show had partnered with the powerboat show this year and though this disturbed my inner sailor, I knew it made financial sense. The show turned out to be very enjoyable, well organized and there were a [...]

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