Well, we got invited to go sailing out in the Gulf of Mexico the other day, and here are some photos of that trip.
We got a little wind on the trip, but nothing to crazy.
The whole trip was great… we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day.
This first pic is of me at the helm. It was actually my first time ever to sail a boat this big (40ft.). Let’s just say I had A LOT of help… 
Here is my beautiful wife Leslie on the bow…
Here is another picture of me at the helm.
This was a HUGE school of stingrays we say about 10 miles out. There were hundreds of stingrays.
Here is a pic of Leslie and I at the helm.
Well, I hope you enjoyed the pictures of our afternoon sailing trip. Hopefully we will be going out again soon, and I will surely take some more pics!
Also, don’t let the pics fool you… I know NOTHING about sailing. I am trying to learn though.
I have met some great people here in Florida that have already taught me a TON.
Have a good one!
24 comments ↓
Awesome pics!
Looks like you had a great time!
Don *is jealous*
The both of you look like you had a BLAST ! I grew up on boats…Not sail though. Just a few years back I had a beautiful 40ft Trojan with a 13 ft beam….she turned alot of heads on the Gulf…and I have to agree with you to everyone…”Take time and enjoy your rewards of all the hard work….it will make you a much happier person and a much better Entrepeneur.” Thanks for all the pics
All the best,
Diane ~
Looks like a blast!
Thanks for sharing.
Phil
Wow, how beautiful, I just love being out on the water, there is nothing like it in the world as far as I am concerned! Happy Sailing!
Very nice! I always loved being on the water but have never sailed. It must be very peaceful.
Thanks for letting us see them.
Tim
Nice!!!! I like the beach, and the ocean, Gulf of mexico is beautiful!!!! When you have the oportunity go to Marco Island it’s hotttttt, and you can go to Naples its beautiful too.
Thanks for sharing,
gloria (Miami-South beach)
Awesome! You sure know how to make a guy in 100+ temperature in Dallas feel bad. Hey, if Dallas had a beach & mountains - we’d have everthing.
Glad you are able to enjoy Life! That’s what it’s all about.
Looks like you too are having a wonderful time!
It is good to take time away from the computer!
Awesome pictues, thanks Gary Apt.
Nice way to fully relax. I love sailing! Nice pictures!
Hi Ryan,Leslie
Looks like you guys had a great time. Ryan thanks for sharing this with me. I’ts refreshing to talk about something else other than business. Hope to talk with you soon.
ps: nice sail boat!!!!
Thanks
Keith Adams
Hey guys, thanks for sharing… you make a great couple. Proof that life is good!!
Thanks for sharing your pictures. We all need to take time to enjoy the outdoors and life away from our computers.
Lillie
Very nice pictures Ryan,
I am glad to see that you know how to not only work hard but to play hard as well. Isn’t that what it is all about. You and leslie look like you were having some real fun. Take care, Derek
Hi Ryan,
I have to say I like your style and I am learning from just watching what you do. It all looks like fun. Glad you are taking the time to smell the roses sort of speak.
Nick
Ryan!! I was trying to look you up and ran across your blog. Very cool! Are you still in town. I would love to catch up and talk with you about some business ideas I have. I don’t have your phone or email anymore for some reason. Give me a call!
Ryan,
Great pictures & yes everyone needs a break!
Two years ago we flew to Cancun, Mexico. Did some sailing on a little boat Plus did some deep sea fishing! We now have a 8′ sailfish on our wall. It was fantastic!! If you ever have a chance to go deep fishing DO IT!!
It was a blast , biggest fish I ever caught, took about 45-60 min. to get it in!
Really great pictures..
Thanks for sharing your pictures, looks like you guys had a great time.
Hi Ryan and Leslie,
Thanks for sharing! Take care thru the stormy season.
Keep me on mailing list.
Take care,
Tim
Ryan,
Cool pics! Great!
Dear Ryan, Leslie
I write to you, thanks to Internet which makes communication easy, from half the world away, from the Middle East, to tell you one thing:
Love , peace and happiness is all what’s matter
Everything else is Vanity of vanities.
thank you for sharing me of your photos.
they’re beautiful, as you are
Yours Truly
Fares
Hey Ryan and Leslie, Looks like you both had a great time on the stormy seas, and I would like to thank you for sharing them with me and all of you friends on the net. take care and hpoe you 2 have a great life together. Doire
What stormy seas, the boat was not heeling at all. Did you ever use the sails? Sorry, I am being cruel, but most of my sailing has been in small centre boad boats where one has to work hard to keep the boat flat. Yes, a little heel is OK, but too much and the transom (the blunt end) digs into the water and slows the boat down. An important factor when one is racing.
It was a great day at sea! Outstanding
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