Author: Mark Haskell

Vero Beach from our Mooring Ball Vero Beach is a spot where people get stuck, in a good way. There is free bus transportation and a City run mooring field that only charges $11 per night. Moorings are shared with up to two other boats and this is a fun way to meet other boaters.…

A space launch is something worth waiting for. We viewed the liftoff of Discovery at 2037 last night from the Titusville space park and it was a great view. Local museum volunteers set up a sound system that echoed the communications from mission control and that added to the excitement. It was a beautiful evening…

Still here in Titusville hoping to see the space shuttle launch. The first try was last night and Discovery came very close to launching, but the cloud cover was too low by ninety feet, so it was delayed. Good visibility is needed in case there is an emergency and the shuttle needs to land. Winds…

The dinghy came back yesterday and we did grocery shopping today before returning the car. Bought break at Sunrise Bread Company, a great little bakery in Titusville within walking distance of the marina where they actually bake all kinds of bread daily. Anyway, the plan was to leave first thing Thursday morning, but plans change.…

“Gator” delivered the dinghy yesterday and it was dry!  He found leaks in the hull liner that were letting water in. We zoomed around in the ICW for a few minutes and the water stayed on the outside of the boat.   Test day for Noah turned out well. He did great and actually finished…

We take time out to visit Mark’s parents in Largo and to give thanks for being able to live our dreams this year. Before leaving Orlando, we stopped at Diver’s Direct and purchased wetsuits and other supplies needed to keep warm in the water this winter. While his parents were struggling in and out of…