When I started this blog, I had lofty intentions to post at least weekly. As they say, “life is what happens when you’re busy making...

As I conclude two weeks of teaching in the Virgin Islands (VI), I think it’s an appropriate time to jot down a few notes about why I love...

If you browse our site and social media pages, you may have noticed some stunning photographs of Hawkeye, the Island Packet Yachts 439...

In last week's blog post, I listed some of the gear that I consider essential for the cruising sailor. In this post, I'll finish off my...

"It's not a hobby until you buy the costume." This is one of my favorite phrases to tell new sailors, but I also say it with tongue in...

This week, let's explore some cruising destinations as you head south out of Tampa Bay. As a reminder, the notes below are not intended...

Welcome back to the King Tide Blog! My last post explored some fun day trips in Tampa Bay. I'd now like to explore my favorite...

Don't get me wrong, I love nothing better than a multi-day cruise along the West Coast of Florida, but sometimes you only have a few...

Hi everyone! Welcome to the King Tide Blog. My name is Captain Andy Deen, and I love sailing and teaching others to sail! Although I...