Cruising plans: Unsure. Why cruising: The peace; the people
you meet. Why Nordhavn: The heavy construc-
tion, the feeling of solidity, the engine room, the high freeboard.
Lenthall Family (Jim, Linda, James and Stephanie) Outward Bound Nordhavn 47 #39 Dana Point, California, USA Nautical miles cruised: About 5,500 in three years. Previous yacht: A Davis Boats Rock Harbor 25 (a 25-foot diesel powered fishing/cruiser). Four years ago we trailered it to Canada, then launched, cruised and fished for 2,500 miles up to Glacier Bay and back. Cruising grounds: In and around all of Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) and down to Mexico for four months (all of Baja, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Barra Navidad). Favorite destination: Barra Navidad, Mexico. Cruising plans: Up to Alaska and back this summer. Why cruising: Relaxation on the water, ports of call, meeting other boaters, a little fishing and exploration. Why Nordhavn: Well built, comfortable and safe cruising.
Richard and June Green Life’s good for Milt and Judy Baker, upper left, during a stopover at Boothbay Harbor, Maine. This fish out of water (below) off Bimini will soon be supper for Patsy and Mike Hill on Navigator. The Giggling Marlin gets smiles from Jim and Linda Lenthall during a visit ashore at Los Muertos, south of La Paz.
cruisers along the way, sharing anchorages and experiences is a continuing joy. Why Nordhavn: The boats are exceptionally well built ocean-crossing yachts and the people who own them are among the nicest, most interesting people we’ve ever met. Site: www.bluewaternav.com
Patsy and Mike Hill Navigator Nordhavn 47 #35 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA Nautical miles cruised: 8,000 since www.nordhavn.com
November 2005. Previous yacht: Sabreline 36. Cruising grounds: Northeastern United States, Florida and Bahamas. Favorite destination: Abacos, Nantucket, Block Island, Carolinas. Cruising plans: Back to the northeast for the summer. Why cruising: Relaxation and wildlife. Why Nordhavn: Dependability and comfort.
Harris J. Amhowitz Sea Turtle Nordhavn 47 #38 Coronado, California, USA Nautical miles cruised: About 2,000 in 3-1/2 years (first owner). Previous yacht: Hatteras 48 LRC. Cruising grounds: Mexico, Catalina, gunkholing on the California coast. Favorite destination: Catalina.
Rockland Nordhavn 47 #41 Southampton, United Kingdom Nautical miles cruised: 1,600 so far in one year. Previous yacht: Broom 415. Cruising grounds: United Kingdom south coast, Channel Islands, France.
Ted and Mary Woods Sea Star Nordhavn 47 #42 Port Aransas, Texas, USA Nautical miles cruised: 8,000 in 3-1/2 years. Previous yacht: Tiara Sportfisher. Cruising grounds: Several trips to the Mexican Pacific coast including Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, La Paz, Sea of Cortez, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, and Barra Navidad. Favorite destination: Barra Navidad and Puerto Vallarta. >> 2012 I CIRCUMNAVIGATOR
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