Comments for http://www.privateerlynx.com/news Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:08:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on 25 January, 2013 Fort Myers Beach to St. Petersburg by Mike Stow http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2194&cpage=1#comment-83767 Mike Stow Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:08:18 +0000 http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2194#comment-83767 Thanks to Capt. Bob and crew of the Lynx for a save passage back from St. Pete Jan 31-Feb 1 to Ft. Myers Beach for a guest crew member. After sailing out of Tampa Bay to the Gulf we had following winds (seemed like 15 - 20 knots) and seas (5 - 10 ft rollers) so we sailed most of the trip making 6 to 7 knots. Motor-sailed only East bound to Ft Myers Beach Friday morning. Didn't mean to, but I lied on my registration form. I did have a seasickness problem. Time and calmer waters cured it. The brilliant night sky, Friday morning's sunrise, my time at the helm of a square topsail schooner, and not-much-help but still; part of the crew for a day will bring me back. Fair winds to Capt. and crew of the Lynx, Mike Stow Thanks to Capt. Bob and crew of the Lynx for a save passage back from St. Pete Jan 31-Feb 1 to Ft. Myers Beach for a guest crew member. After sailing out of Tampa Bay to the Gulf we had following winds (seemed like 15 – 20 knots) and seas (5 – 10 ft rollers) so we sailed most of the trip making 6 to 7 knots. Motor-sailed only East bound to Ft Myers Beach Friday morning. Didn’t mean to, but I lied on my registration form. I did have a seasickness problem. Time and calmer waters cured it. The brilliant night sky, Friday morning’s sunrise, my time at the helm of a square topsail schooner, and not-much-help but still; part of the crew for a day will bring me back.

Fair winds to Capt. and crew of the Lynx,
Mike Stow

]]> Comment on 25 January, 2013 Fort Myers Beach to St. Petersburg by Joe Guttieri http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2194&cpage=1#comment-83559 Joe Guttieri Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:57:59 +0000 http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2194#comment-83559 The forecast calls for a good breeze out of the NNW on the return trip to Fort Myers. Looks like we're in for some great sailing weather! Can't wait! The forecast calls for a good breeze out of the NNW on the return trip to Fort Myers. Looks like we’re in for some great sailing weather! Can’t wait!

]]> Comment on Tall Ship LYNX “America’s Privateer” Selects Fort Myers Beach, Florida as Winter Home Port by Rob DeGennaro http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2189&cpage=1#comment-80945 Rob DeGennaro Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:56:17 +0000 http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2189#comment-80945 The Lynx Has been the Pride and Joy of Many here in the Ft Myers Beach Area! We have visitors from Sarasota to Marco island making the day trip over to visit. The visitors are enjoying a great lunch or Dinner and the great tour of the Ship. Some are really lucky enough to secure a spot on the Late afternoon Charter sail from 3:00pm to 5:00pm...What a thrill for all!! We think the Restaurant, Nervous Nellie's,Snug Harbor Marina, and The Lynx have all been Very satisfied with the Response and Interest from The Visitors and Convention bureau, Ft Myers beach Chamber of commerce,the Town of ft Myers beach,all the Local News Media,and all the nearby Locals...Thank You Again!! Rob DeGennaro,Nervous Nellie's Waterfront Eatery The Lynx Has been the Pride and Joy of Many here in the Ft Myers Beach Area! We have visitors from Sarasota to Marco island making the day trip over to visit. The visitors are enjoying a great lunch or Dinner and the great tour of the Ship. Some are really lucky enough to secure a spot on the Late afternoon Charter sail from 3:00pm to 5:00pm…What a thrill for all!! We think the Restaurant, Nervous Nellie’s,Snug Harbor Marina, and The Lynx have all been Very satisfied with the Response and Interest from The Visitors and Convention bureau, Ft Myers beach Chamber of commerce,the Town of ft Myers beach,all the Local News Media,and all the nearby Locals…Thank You Again!! Rob DeGennaro,Nervous Nellie’s Waterfront Eatery

]]> Comment on In Memory of Captain Robert Craig Chipman – April 11, 1945 – August 30, 2010 by David Katz http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=760&cpage=1#comment-80644 David Katz Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:54:33 +0000 http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=760#comment-80644 I just got this sad news. Craig was a wonderful man and a great sailor. He devoted his whole life to the classic boats and traditions he loved. He taught me so much about sailing and the sea while he served as captain of Spike Africa, the beautiful schooner I owned for ten years. He was a kind and gentle man and my life was greatly enriched by having him as a friend and a mentor. I just got this sad news. Craig was a wonderful man and a great sailor. He devoted his whole life to the classic boats and traditions he loved. He taught me so much about sailing and the sea while he served as captain of Spike Africa, the beautiful schooner I owned for ten years. He was a kind and gentle man and my life was greatly enriched by having him as a friend and a mentor.

]]> Comment on 6 January, 2012 by Krystal Marie http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2187&cpage=1#comment-80425 Krystal Marie Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:17:30 +0000 http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2187#comment-80425 Excuse me i sailed with you on Saturday not Sunday sorry Excuse me i sailed with you on Saturday not Sunday sorry

]]> Comment on 6 January, 2012 by Krystal Marie http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2187&cpage=1#comment-80424 Krystal Marie Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:11:28 +0000 http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2187#comment-80424 You guys are amazing!! I had so much fun. I hope you guys remember me Im Krystal i helped out on Sunday. You guys opened a new door for me Im considering studying sailing and hope to sail with you guys again. You guys are amazing!! I had so much fun. I hope you guys remember me Im Krystal i helped out on Sunday. You guys opened a new door for me Im considering studying sailing and hope to sail with you guys again.

]]> Comment on 29 December, 2012 by Peter Lisich http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2181&cpage=1#comment-80043 Peter Lisich Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:37:32 +0000 http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2181#comment-80043 Looking forward to being part of the spectator fleet escorting you into Fort Myers Beach tomorrow! Looking forward to being part of the spectator fleet escorting you into Fort Myers Beach tomorrow!

]]> Comment on Ft. Lauderdale, FL Captain’s Report by Ed Hammel http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2169&cpage=1#comment-78815 Ed Hammel Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:50:53 +0000 http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2169#comment-78815 Captain John, it was a pleasure meeting you yesterday and showing you our local bridges in preparation for the upcoming Boat Parade. We look forward to seeing the "lit-up" Lynx in the parade and hearing her cannons. Look for us in Lake Santa Barbara at the end of the parade route. Best wishes. ED Captain John, it was a pleasure meeting you yesterday and showing you our local bridges in preparation for the upcoming Boat Parade. We look forward to seeing the “lit-up” Lynx in the parade and hearing her cannons. Look for us in Lake Santa Barbara at the end of the parade route. Best wishes. ED

]]> Comment on 31 October, 2012 Surviving Hurricane Sandy at Hudson River Maritime Museum by Hope Wright http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2088&cpage=1#comment-71990 Hope Wright Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:23:47 +0000 http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2088#comment-71990 We met when you were in at the North Cove Marina in Battery Park, NYC. Today I went online to see how you did up in Kingston and was so happy to see that you and the LYNX are OK. Good thing you left when you did because the entire Hudson River Park was under water. My friend on board the former USCG Lighthouse Tender LILIAC was tied up to Pier 25 and she and her vessel got through without any damage. Same for another friend in Peekskil with a former USCG buoy tender, the EVENING STAR. So tragic about the HMS BOUNTY, her one crew member and Captain. May they rest in peace. Bravo Zulu. We met when you were in at the North Cove Marina in Battery Park, NYC. Today I went online to see how you did up in Kingston and was so happy to see that you and the LYNX are OK. Good thing you left when you did because the entire Hudson River Park was under water. My friend on board the former USCG Lighthouse Tender LILIAC was tied up to Pier 25 and she and her vessel got through without any damage. Same for another friend in Peekskil with a former USCG buoy tender, the EVENING STAR. So tragic about the HMS BOUNTY, her one crew member and Captain. May they rest in peace. Bravo Zulu.

]]> Comment on Join us today and donate to the HMS Bounty Crew Relief Fund by HMS Bounty Crew Relief Funds Set up by Bounty Organization and Lynx Educational Foundation | Old Salt Blog – a virtual port of call for all those who love the sea http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2084&cpage=1#comment-71985 HMS Bounty Crew Relief Funds Set up by Bounty Organization and Lynx Educational Foundation | Old Salt Blog – a virtual port of call for all those who love the sea Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:42:27 +0000 http://www.privateerlynx.com/news/?p=2084#comment-71985 [...] From the Lynx Educational Foundation: [...] [...] From the Lynx Educational Foundation: [...]

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