sailing – Joe Del Rocco

Maritime Museum @ San Diego

Posted on August 19, 2018July 19, 2021 by Joe Del Rocco

Today, we visited the Maritime Museum of San Diego, located right on the water in San Diego Bay. It is comprised of 10 or so ships wet-docked and lashed together for you to explore. They have some beautiful ships here with lots of history, including: the still active barque The Star of India, a replica…

Sailing The Grace Bailey

Posted on July 9, 2017July 19, 2021 by Joe Del Rocco

Last week I finally sailed on a tall ship, something I’ve been yearning to do for 10 years now. My god it was fantastic!! So authentic, romantic, and exciting all at the same time, nothing compares to it. Except perhaps sailing on an even bigger, older tall ship (something I intend to do). The creaking…

Gone Sailing

Posted on April 20, 2017July 10, 2017 by Joe Del Rocco

Today I went sailing for the first time. I took a 2-day ASA 101 certified sailing course, making me an official sailor! I’ve got a log book and everything 🙂 Captain Billy Chandler of Beachside Sailing took us out in a 23′ Hunter sloop around Merritt Island, FL.