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Early
Influences When I was 15 I read the Book "Dove" by Robin Lee
Graham and was changed by the story. At the age of 15 he set sail
from California on a 5 year voyage around the world. During this
period he grew into a man, met his future wife and lived an
adventure few ever get to experience. His voyage was covered by
National Geographic magazine and is available in back issues on
EBay and other locations if you're interested. Take the
time to read this book--I can assure you it will not disappoint
you or fail to set your dreams on fire as it did mine so many
years ago.
Learning
To Sail After graduating from high
school I married, finished college and attended Air Force pilot
training. Once I had my wings I finally got my first boat, a
Laguna Yachts "Windrose 22". My kids were virtually
raised on the boat as we hauled little Valhalla all around the
nation from assignment to assignment gaining experience in both
lake and ocean sailing. :: Photos From this period
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Post
Military Years After 20 years with
the Air Force I was ready to return to civilian life and start a
new adventure. The problem is I didn't know what to do. I gave
Valhalla to my little brother and was without a boat for the
first time in nearly two decades.
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