When we bought our Beneteau, I started keeping our logs online as a way to share our experiences with friends, family, and fellow sailors/cruisers.
		1999: Buying a Boat Introduction: What ever possessed us to buy a boat, anyway? Finding a Boat (July 1999): Fortunately, I already had a good idea what I wanted. Early Attempts at Outfitting (August & September 1999): "Now what?" Outfitting Progress (October 1999): We finally started making some progress! Change of Plans (November 1999): We're reconsidering the whole liveaboard idea. Moving to Florida (December 1999 & January 2000): We decided to move to Florida.
		2000: The ICW Trip Preparation For Our First Voyage (February & March 2000): We're finally ready! ICW Trip: First Leg (March 31 - April 17, 2000): We slip our lines and head south. ICW Trip: Second Leg (April 21 - May 8, 2000): Continuing south from Brunswick. Daysailing Tampa Bay (June 2000): We're trying to find some time to sail. Repair Work & Bottom Paint (July 2000): Our boat's first month on the hard. Peak Hurricane Season (August - October 2000): Hurricanes DO hit Tampa Bay! The Holiday Season (November 2000 - January 2001): Distractions, distractions.
		2001: More Maintenance Than Sailing Spring Sailing & Maintenance (February - July 2001): Two sides of the same coin. New Slip (August 2001): We finally moved our boat to a better slip. Maintenance Begins (Early September 2001): Teak work is the tip of the iceberg. Double Maintenance (Late September - October 2001): Now I'm handling TWO boats! Toerail Repair & New Equipment (October 24 - November 4, 2001): So much work! Tieing up Loose Ends (November, 2001): Maintenance work finally winds down. Thanksgiving Outing (Late November, 2001): Our first overnight outing in a year. Selling my J/24 (December, 2001): After all the work, a bittersweet victory.
		2002: A Better Balance Spring Sailing (January - April 2002): We forgo an ocean race for some weekend outings. End of the Nice Weather (May - June 2002): A few more sails before the summer heat. Moving Again (July - December 2002): We somewhat reluctantly leave Tierra Verde.
		2003: Racing & Moving Spring Fit-Out (January - March 2003): Time to get some things fixed. 2003 Michelob Cup (March 22, 2003): We sail in our first race! Summer Sailing (April - July 2003): We get in a few sails over the summer. Buying a House (August - October 2003): We finally bought a house! Thanksgiving Outing (November 2003): Our first overnight outing since May 2002!
		2004-2006: Major Life Changes Hurricanes 2004: 2004 was a CRAZY hurricane season. Twin Boys & Decision to Sell (2005-2006): Overnight, we became a four-person family.
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