Welcome to SeaPearl Boats

Thanks for stopping by. On this site I highlight the benefits and joys of sailing small, shallow draft boats. SeaPearl sailboats are my passion. However, I enjoy all manner of small craft, and big ones too. So enjoy the stories, pictures and tips.

Greetings from Belize from Steve and Ginny.  Here

Karen and Larry at Cedar Key. Photo by Jeff Lackey

Latest features and stories:

• Coastal Belize. Steve and Ginny’s latest report
• Steve and Ginny are in Belize
• The Latest from Steve and Ginny in Central America
• Cedar Key 2010
• Steve and Ginny Reach Isla Mujeres
• See You There Meets on Lake Lanier for a Sunday sail
• Steve and Ginny Camp in the cold Everglades
• Steve and Ginny leave for their shakedown Cruise
• We Cruise the St.. Johns River
• We Make Plans for a trip down Florida’s St. Johns
• Steve and Ginny design a Lazarette for Pepper
• Final touches on Steve and Ginny’s SeaPearl.
• Steve and Ginny summarize their work so far
• Designing a composting head for Belle.  It’s done!
• Cadenza gets a Skullmatix skulling oar and Belle gets a Forespar Mini Galley fully gimbaled. Also check out the new additions to the shop.
• Sailing to the Dry Tortugas. Midnight offshore rudder failure and rescue story
• Watch Belle Sailing to the Dry Tortugas
• Gas prices got you down? Read my solutions.
• Why I Sail: an essay
• SeaPearl 21 Sails to the Bahamas: “you can do it”! an unedited report
• Upgrades continue on Belle
• Apologies: “Oh, my god, he’s gone to the dark side and bought a power boat!”
• Steve Ladd Modifies a SeaPearl 21 for Voyaging Check out his current progress
• Ideas for Feeding the crew, food stores and recipes
• Diary of a West Coast Sailing Adventure.  Sail the coast of Cedar Key in the 1880’s
• Steve and Ginny at SeaPearl Boats Headquarters work continues

  Last updated: 8/20/2010

Cedar Key 2010 Pictures and Report

Feature:

How to Go Cruising in a Small boat by: Ron Hoddinot as seen in Small Craft Advisor