Read more about the article Catching up with The Sailing Brothers

Catching up with The Sailing Brothers

Luke and Adam Martin are brothers from Cardiff, South Wales in the United Kingdom. Their story is not just about sailing. It's a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience, courage, and adventure. As they progress from the tranquil waters of the Bristol Channel to the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, their tale unfolds with every wave and wind gust. The brother’s love of sailing traces back to their childhood, where they sailed dinghies with their father.

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Fernandina Beach

Word spreads quickly amongst cruisers when a safe anchorage is discovered, or a friendly harbor is found.Safe, all-weather, predictable inlets are also high on the list of information to share. It just so happens all three of these features exist in the St. Mary’s River dividing the states of Florida and Georgia.The St. Mary’s River inlet separating Florida and Georgia, carries 45 feet at mean low water through its wide well marked entrance.

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Surviving Hurricanes

Hurricanes, who doesn’t love a good hurricane? Just about every boater on the planet! Like death and taxes, we all have to deal with them at one time or another. In my case, in 25 years living on the Gulf Coast I have had to deal with 5. The last one being Hurricane Michael!  So how do we as boaters decide what to do to save our boats? Anyone you ask has their own answer. Then some beast like Michael shows up. It didn’t matter what you did or where you were unless you were 100 miles away, your boat is toast. 

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