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It has been a busy and emotional past week here in Italy. Both aboard and ashore. Last Friday, while walking in Rome with his son Will, my uncle Pete fell and broke his hip. Being made of grit, Pete realized … Continue reading
Category Archives: Dan
Hello Family and Friends, Once again it will soon be that most joyous time of the year for me. I will return to Italy and Heldeleine to resume sailing in the Mediterranean Sea. This summer’s plans are part of a … Continue reading
Well, it’s that sad time again. Heldeleine was hauled out of the water on Tuesday morning and within the hour was safely ashore where she began her 10 month wait for my return next June. It was a busy past … Continue reading
For my last night afloat I am in a pretty sweet location. I am the only boat tied up to the town pier (Thank you Tony and the Italian Coast Guard!). Though I am a bit of a fish in … Continue reading
Ben and Erin left for Rome 2 days ago and I was alone aboard Heldeleine for a day during laundry, general toilet cleaning (!) and prepping the boat for the next crew. Ben and Erin were good crew and I … Continue reading
i’ve been requested by concerned people at home to Post that we aboard Heldeleine are just fine. The earthquake and the ongoing tragedy have not affected us at all. No unusual waves or any sign of the drama occurring on … Continue reading
It has been such a treat to have my sister Pam share part of her summer aboard Heldeleine. She is an amazingly talented and hard working person and for her to take the time from her hectic life makes me … Continue reading
I can not imagine better crew members than my cousin Will and his wonderful girlfriend Cassie. They left us today and are very much missed. Not only are they so damn cute together, they are also the best of traveling … Continue reading
We are currently anchored at Ischia Castle for the night. Capri in the distance…A perfect day of sailing from Gaeta to here. 15kts on the beam and …and….wait for it…. A replaced swivel and we have 2 sails up … Continue reading
Once again we have walked all over Rome seeing additional sights that we missed last year. Each day we ventured out in the morning and then returned to the Convent mid afternoon for a rest and then out again in … Continue reading