Maik Broetzmann So, Maik, tell us a little something about your cruising to date and where you have been as I understand you have been on S/Ys, M/Ys, tall ships, fishing boats, research vessels, navy vessels and even cargo ship? I am German by origin and was born in the Russian controlled sector …
This is a special interview and one that I hope demonstrates that with courage and persistence most can overcome tragedy and triumph. Rick and Michelle Riordan are a prime example of overcoming adversity as they experienced firsthand what every boater fears most, the total loss of their much loved Nordhavn 47, Ghost Rider. Rick and …
Guest Interview Rick & Michelle on Ghost Rider II, N50-21 Read More »
Before I start, I just wanted to mention that the blog has a new feature called Quick Updates. This section comprises of little snippets of information re the coming and goings on board the good ship Pendana. In some way this will replace Facebook which was deleted around four months ago. Sorry, to …
I just wanted to mention shoot out a very quick blog to let everyone know that Pendanablog has a new feature called Quick Updates. This section comprises little snippets of information regarding the coming and goings aboard the good ship Pendana. This will replace Facebook which was deleted around four months …
So, Denis, tell us a little something about your cruising to date and where you have been so far? We have been cruising for over 35 years starting in the Pacific Northwest when we lived in Gig Harbor, Washington. For the first 15 years we cruised in summer when I did not have …
Guest Interview Denis and Mary Umstot – Teka III Read More »
Our trip to Ensenada was about as good as it gets. The weather was perfect with little to no seas and calm winds. We departed Marina del Rey at 11am and arrived in Ensenada Mexico the following morning at 6:30am just as the sun was casting enough light for safe entry. …
**NEWS FLASH** Some very sad news recently with the loss of MV Adventure in the Philippines. I have just spoken with her owner who said, “I’m still a little “shell-shocked” over the news. I’m currently touring around with my wife in our motor home in USA. We are on the way from Florida to Yellowstone …
So, Craig, tell us a little something about your cruising to date and where you have been so far? We bought Serendipity in September of 2013. We moved her to La Paz, Mexico for the winter and then brought her up to her home port of Friday Harbor, Washington in April of 2014. …
Guest Interview – Craig and Marie Mundie – N86 Serendipity Read More »
This blog is simply a collection of photos of our trip so far. Of the thousands of pics taken these are, I think, some of the best. …
So, Jeff, tell us a little something about you and your background in the marine industry? I started my career at age 13 on the sport fishing docks of San Diego. The deckhands would pay me $3.00 to clean a toilet when the boats returned from albacore fishing for the day. They were nasty! Then …
Guest Interview Jeff Sanson – Pacific Yacht Management Read More »