Monthly Archives: May 2010

The following are some of the boating-related web groups I belong to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amfsunbird/ – this one gets listed first because I RUN IT!  After running an email list off of my pesonal website, I founded this group on Aug 13, 2002, … Continue reading →

Ahh, sponsorships….. what do I think of sponsorships? I think they are fine…  after all, Columbus, Lewis and Clark, Marco Polo, and many other intrepid explorers were sponsored by Governments and Industry.  Granted, we will be exploring 300 odd miles … Continue reading →

Delorme has developed a GPS/SPOT locator combo that is the GPS I’ve always wanted, and wondered when somebody would make.  I’d post all the details, but you can simply go to the Amazon page http://www.amazon.com/Earthmate-Portable-Navigator-Satellite-Communicator/dp/B0031QNPAC and check it out.  WOW!! By … Continue reading →

Just what IS the Everglades Challenge, you ask?  Well, let me tell ya:  it’s a challenge, And it’s in the Everglades! From the Watertribe website  http://www.watertribe.com : The Everglades Challenge is an unsupported, expedition style adventure race for kayaks, canoes, and … Continue reading →

While Clarity is predominantly going to be finished in a user-friendly, abuse-tolerant workboat type finish, there will be one exception.  She has an added set of narrow side decks, which we are going to replace, as they are made of heavy … Continue reading →

Sue and I acquired our 18′ Sailbird trimaran just under 2 years ago.  At the time, we were actively kayaking and enjoying the water and outdoors together, as we we getting to know each other.  I’ve always wanted a Sailbird, … Continue reading →

Welcome to Clarity Sailing Adventures….. the blogstory (blog+history…. I think I just made that word up, but I’m not sure) of Mike and Susan Barnett, son Justin, and ‘Clarity’, our 18′ Aquadyne Sailbird trimaran.  Follow along as progress is posted … Continue reading →