My new Tridarka Raider sailing at Cedar Key. Picture courtesy WCTSS

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.

Read about my new Tridarka Raider here

Latest features and stories:

• Getting Belle Ready for the Fall Trip
• Tridarka Raider, my new boat and some thoughts of Cedar Key this year
• Sailing to the Dry Tortugas. Midnight offshore rudder failure and rescue story
• Watch Belle Sailing to the Dry Tortugas
• Why I Sail: an essay
• Ideas for Feeding the crew, food stores and recipes
• Diary of a West Coast Sailing Adventure.  Sail the coast of Cedar Key

Updated 12/12/2012

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Feature:

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