The sailing vessel Geronimo sails year round in the North Atlantic from the U.S. East Coast to The Bahamas and Caribbean, to Bermuda and the Canadian Maritimes, and across to Europe and the Mediterranean. The student crew are taught Marine Science, including Navigation, Seamanship and Marine Ecology, while on board. Geronimo is owned and operated by St. George’s School in Middletown, Rhode Island. Students from the school sail on four-week to six-week voyages throughout the year. During these trips, the student crew learn to navigate and sail a modern sailing vessel, while developing teamwork and leadership skills. The current Geronimo was purpose-built by the school to replace the original vessel that began the program in 1974.
USCG Certification: Sailing School Vessel (Subchapter R), Ocean
Who Sails: High School
Program Type: Sail Training, Marine Science, Marine Environment and Ecology, Nautical Science & Seamanship, Accredited Semesters, Deep Sea Voyages
Normal Cruising Waters – Summer: The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mediterranean
Normal Cruising Waters – Winter: North Atlantic – U.S. East Coast & Europe
Sailing Season: Year-round
Year Launched: 1998
Number of Crew: 3
Name of Contact: Mike Dawson
Phone: 401.842.6747
Website: https://www.stgeorges.edu/geronimo
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Name: GERONIMO
Nationality: United States of America
Year built: 1998
Rig: Bm Cutter
Height: 23.5701839641733 m
Length of hull: 21.2415119677129 m
Entered by: St Georges School
Number of trainees: 9
Number of permanent crew: 4
Showers: Yes
Special diets catered for: Yes
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Past events: Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta
Geronimo is a voyage of self-discovery. Student crew members discover the joys and challenges of life aboard a 69-foot cutter as they sail along one leg of a transatlantic tour that from 2015-2017 featured stops in the Azores, Spain, Italy, Greece, the Canary Islands and Puerto Rico, as well as ports along the eastern coast of the U.S. As they live, learn and explore together, classmates discover what it truly means to be a crew.
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"A pretty gnarly place to sail": Cal Poly students sail from Santa Cruz to Morro Bay
A group of Cal Poly students recently completed a sailing trip along the Central Coast, which they called the experience of a lifetime.
Jack Kisling is a third-year aerospace engineering student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He’s a practice coordinator for the Cal Poly sailing team and said he practically grew up on the water.
Last month, Kisling and a crew of four other Cal Poly sailors set out to sail ‘Geronimo,’ a 40-foot race boat owned by his family.
They sailed down the Central Coast from Santa Cruz to Morro Bay. The team plans to use the boat to practice different racing skills for a sailing competition they have in March.
The team had planned to do the delivery months ago, but harsh weather conditions and the recent storm delayed it. Because of the ever-changing weather, harsh wind, and hazardous rocks, the sailing passage along this coast is known to be challenging, even deadly, among the sailing community.
“The West Coast and especially the Big Sur coast is a pretty gnarly place to sail. On the West Coast basically south of Monterey and north of Morro Bay, there's one anchorage that's good, maybe two. Everyone knows someone who's been in an accident and know people who haven't made it out,” Kisling said.
Kisling’s dad is a living example. In 1975, he endured a boat crash on the same passage and was the only crew member to survive.
“When my dad was 16 he was doing a race along the same stretch of coastline and they got caught out in a storm and their boat was then taken by a big wave. They had to abandon ship to get into their life raft and he ended up being the only survivor because the other people on the boat succumb to hypothermia,” Kisling said.
However, when it came to this trip, Kisling’s dad wasn’t too nervous about it. Weather forecasting and navigational techniques on boats have come a long way since the incident.
Up until the boat reached the Morro Bay channel, the trip was a complete success. Kisling said that it was really pretty off the coast. The boat got surrounded by a pod of dolphins at one point, there was a bunch of whales following us down the coast, and in total, the crew saw close to 20 shooting stars.
But, once the boat entered the Morro Channel, they encountered some difficulties. After the storm, most light fixtures around the Morro Bay landing dock had been destroyed. There wasn’t much light for the crew to see the enormous wave that lifted the boat up and almost sent them plowing into the jetty, which they only missed by a few feet.
As the water and lighting on the open ocean can be quite unpredictable, this is a common occurrence for sailors. Kisling said despite the danger, he and his crew learned a lot.
“Usually what I think most sailors do, and what I do, is say there's a lesson in there and we need to look at what went wrong and see what we can do in the future to prevent that. That’s kind of how you get through your sailing career and even just in life in general. Anything you do, take those lessons and improve your own skills because of them,” Kisling said.
Kisling said he plans to continue sailing for the rest of his life. He’s looking forward to completing an aerospace degree and designing racing yachts in the future. You can find content from his sailing trip and other adventures of the Cal Poly sailing team on Instagram @calpolysailing.
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BREST, France (CNN) -- A giant squid entwined itself round the rudder of the trimaran Geronimo, forcing an unexpected slow-down for the crew.
Geronimo is attempting to win the Jules Verne Trophy for being the fastest non-stop yacht around the world.
Crew member Didier Ragot said the crew were prepared to fight the squid if it had managed to climb aboard.
It appeared to be about 10 metres long with tentacles as thick as Ragot's arms -- "plus the waterproofs," he said.
"We were all ready to do battle with boathooks and knives, but as soon as we slowed the boat down, it obviously decided that it would be better to let us go while it had the chance."
The squid was "jammed between the top of the rudder blade and the hull and then it sent two of its tentacles down to the base of the rudder blade and grasped it," Ragot said on the team's web site.
"It shook the whole boat and it was rather worrying at the time. If it had managed to climb on board, we'd have had to offer it lunch or something to keep it from lunching on us."
There was minimal damage to the boat but the crew lost about an hour when they had to slow the boat down.
"We were doing 24 knots at the time, so we probably lost at least 30 miles by slowing down to just 11 knots," Ragot said.
Geronimo is into its fourth day of the attempt. The current record stands at 64 days, 8 hours, 37 minutes and 24 seconds.
Meanwhile, British skipper Ellen MacArthur is less than 24 hours away from officially putting her crew on standby to begin their own attempt on the Jules Verne Trophy.
MacArthur's 14-member crew will sail Kingfisher in the bid which could start as early as Thursday morning from France, weather permitting.
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Where are they now? 6 famous America's Cup yachts
1851 schooner america’s sad demise.
In 1851, the schooner America , sailing for the New York Yacht Club, beat the Royal Yacht Squadron and laid claim to its 100 Guinea Cup. Thus the America’s Cup was born – what is now the oldest trophy in international sport – earning its name from that first winning yacht rather than the country, though the US did go on to hold the trophy for 100 years.
Where is America's Cup yacht America now?
The famous America's cup yacht America changed hands – and names – a few times after the first historic race, and then wound up in the American Civil War as a Union ship. She stayed in the military as a training ship for the Navy until 1873, when she was sold to a former Civil War General for $5,000 (about $98,000 today). The general raced, maintained and refitted the boat, but after his death in 1893, she was passed down to his son who lacked interest in the schooner and allowed her to fall into disrepair. Despite being eventually donated back to the Navy, lack of maintenance left her seriously decayed. The nail was driven into the coffin when a major snowstorm caused the shed she was stored in to collapse in 1945, and America was scrapped and burned, bringing the history of one of the most famous sailing yachts of all times to a close.
America ’s legacy lives on to do this day, and there are replicas of the schooner you can sail on to relive the glory of this historic vessel. Climb aboard the 32 metre America 2.0 replica (pictured in the inset above) in Key West (November-April) and New York (May-October), or on a 42 metre replica out in San Diego .
1930 Shamrock V is still sailing
J Class yachts are synonymous with the America’s Cup as these slim, graceful beauties once represented the fleet racing for the Cup. The 36.42 metre Shamrock V , commissioned by Sir Thomas Lipton for his fifth and final bid, she was the first J Class yacht to compete for the Cup. The fact that she is the only J Class yacht to be built in wood makes it all the more remarkable that Shamrock V is still floating today.
Where is America's Cup yacht Shamrock V now?
The Camper & Nicholsons -built J is in pretty perfect condition for a lady of her years. J Class yacht Shamrock V is currently for sale and looking for a good home. The right owner could sail away on this piece of Cup history just in time as the J Class yachts make a triumphant return to the America's Cup .
1987 movie star Stars & Stripes still racing
While the film Wind , one of the best boat movies , was inspired by Dennis Conner’s experience competing for the America’s Cup in 1983 on board Liberty , the yacht that was actually used in filming was the 12 Metre type sailing yacht Stars & Stripes 87 . She was called Geronimo in the film, but Stars & Stripes 87 was more than a screen legend. When Conner launched his own campaign, he wanted a culmination of all the Stars & Stripes yachts that came before her, and she was designed to be fast in heavy air. Stars & Stripes 87 wound up being the final 12 metre yacht to win the America’s Cup.
Where is the America's Cup yacht Stars & Stripes 87 now?
Stars & Stripes 87 can be found in the Caribbean now, able to be sailed with the St Maarten 12 Metre Challenge , giving you a chance to take the helm (if you're lucky) of a real Cup winner.
1988 Stars & Stripes multihulls
Paving the way for the high-performance multihull America's Cup yachts that are redefining the competition is Stars & Stripes – the catamaran. The first America's Cup multihull yacht, the US team's Stars & Stripes came to be by a cunning interpretation of the Deed of Gift, which only stipulated the challenging yachts be single masted and no more than 90 feet LWL. The result was anything but a true match race, with the much faster, wing-masted multihull Stars & Stripes winning the Cup in 1988.
Where are the America's Cup multihull yachts Stars & Stripes now?
Two versions of the multihull Stars & Stripes were built, a soft sail (S1) and a wing-masted yacht (H3). Stars & Stripes (S1) was acquired by American entrepreneur Steve Fossett and used to set speed records around the world before being sold in 2017 to Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages in Key Largo, where she is used for day charters and racing. The actual Cup player, Stars & Stripes (H3) was bought by Mark Reece in Naples, Florida and was used for sailing charter trips, but her current status is unconfirmed.
1994 Stars & Stripes once used as a training yacht by Oracle Team USA
America’s Cup yacht Stars & Stripes (sail number 34) is probably most famous for not winning a Cup. It wasn’t because she didn’t perform under pressure, but because she never got the chance. While the 24 metre yacht, designed by David Peddic and built in 1994 by Goetz Boat Works, won the right to defend the Cup, Dennis Conner chose Young America (US 36) over Stars & Stripes . The new choice was no match for Team New Zealand’s Black Magic , which beat out Team Dennis Conner four times in a row.
Where is America's Cup yachts Stars & Stripes (US 34) now?
Famed America’s Cup Stars & Stripes (US 34) is earning a chance to prove herself on the racecourse yet again. She sails out of Chicago, racing against Abracadabra (US 54). After failing to win the Cup in 2000, this iteration of Abracadabra was bought by Larry Ellison, who used her as a training boat for his Oracle Team USA.
2003 USA 76 still sailing in San Francisco Bay
Sailed by the US challenging team in preparations for the 2003 America’s Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, USA 76 never made it to the Cup, but she came quite close. Making it to the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup final, USA 76 faced the Swiss Team Alinghi but didn’t come out on top. So the US team arranged for a “rematch” against Alinghi, with two races set in San Francisco Bay. While it didn’t change the results of the Cup, this time USA 76 bested the Swiss competitors twice over.
Where is America’s Cup yacht USA 76 now?
Fittingly, USA 76 resides in San Francisco Bay and is available for sailing. Capture the spirit of the most recent America’s Cup that was raced in the natural amphitheatre of the Bay by climbing aboard USA 76 for a racing adventure under the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Geronimo was designed by Van Dam Custom Boats as a day boat, for picnic outings and evening cocktail cruises for up to ten people. Her beautiful rounded stern is reminiscent of some of the great wooden commuters of the 20’s and 30’s. Geronimo is a good example of how Van Dam doesn’t do it like they used to, they do it better. Her modern wood construction techniques coupled with Van Dam’s legendary attention to detail assures a long lived boat that is eye candy to the max.
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Geronimo: An American Legend
The story of the Apache chief and his armed resistance to the U.S. Government's subjugation of his people. The story of the Apache chief and his armed resistance to the U.S. Government's subjugation of his people. The story of the Apache chief and his armed resistance to the U.S. Government's subjugation of his people.
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Trivia Jason Patric showed his considerable horsemanship in the scene where he has a one-on-one showdown with an Apache warrior. Patric goes from laying across his horse prone on the ground, to ordering the horse back onto its feet while he mounts it as it quickly rolls upright, rifle in one hand, reins in the other.
Goofs The steam locomotive used to transport the Apache band at the end is an oil burning locomotive. A phony load of wood sits atop the tender's fuel-oil bunker. The engine is making thick black smoke, an indication of an oil fired locomotive. Such thick smoke is an indication of poor fuel burning, something movie directors request, but hardly real-world practice. Properly operated steam locomotives make much less smoke, regardless of whether fuel is wood, coal, or oil.
Al Sieber, Chief of Scouts : There's two dead women there... and two little kids. They scalped them all, all four of 'em. Bounty hunters. The government down here pays 200 pesos a head for men, 100 for women and 50 for those kids. They kill any Indian and then claim they are Apache. I don't see how any man can sink so low. Must be Texans... the lowest form of white man there is.
Connections Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Schindler's List/Geronimo: An American Legend/Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit/Wayne's World 2/Six Degrees of Separation (1993)
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Geronimo Sailing owns one of the most luxurious charter yachts on the West Coast of Scotland To Infinity . To Infinity is available for charter for the 2023 season from April 28th. Available for exclusive private use for family or corporate occasions - whatever you choose to do she will look after you. With a professional crew on board you can cruise the islands and inlets of the West Coast and of course stop off and enjoy the watering holes avalable.
On a day trip you and your guests can explore the beaches, coves and of course distilleries of the Firth of Clyde. Further afield we can comfortably reach the islands of Jura and Islay.
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I just wanted to write a quick note to formally thank Geronimo for our recent Executive Away Day. All your staff were superb throughout our business agenda and sailing event.
No matter what I asked for, one of your team was always on hand to assist me instantly...and with no objections - quite a rarity! The feedback from all has been tremendous.
On behalf of our Mentholatum Company thank you so much for the sail which proved a trully memorable occassion for all concerned, sailors and landlubbers alike.
The professionalisim and hospitality were second to none and epitomised your own friendly style.
Just a quick note to thank you so very much for arranging our catamaran in Marbella for our team build weekend.
I am sure you are aware that it is incredibly difficult trying to keep everyone happy, but everyone agreed what a fantastic time we had on the boat you provided. Thank you so so much.
I find it hard to remember a day I have enjoyed more than the one you provided on Wednesday. Everything about our sail with you was spot on and I want you to know how much we enjoyed it.
Just a short note to thank you and your team for such a quality service managing to provide 10 landlubbers with one of the most enjoyable and interesting days.
The memorys we share made on the day are priceless and your hospitality is second to none.
Just a short note to thank you for making our "Team Building Day" such a success. Feedback from Ted, Manus and Rob has been really good. To Infinity was amazind and imressed us hugely.
Thanks for an amazing day everyone really enjoyed it. Erika especially enjoyed being alowed to drive the boat. I thinks she has found a new hobby. See you again soon.
I just wanted to thank you for the amazing day you orgnised for my guests and I, from the start at breakfast in Ardrossan to unintentionally racing the Arran ferry on the way home the whole day was amazing.
Friday at work din not seem to be the same, see you again soon.
I've used Geronimo Sailing for both corporate and also for family days out. Craig is a fantastic host for both. The boat (To Infinity), is more than comfortable no mater what the weather is like and we felt safe at all times.
On the corportae events, Craig has just the right mis of getting people involved against relaxing for the day.
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Geronimo and His Band in Captivity
Published December 2nd, 2014 by Unknown
Indian Atrocities & Battles
About 4:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon a special train, consisting of three emigrant cars and a passenger coach, arrived in Algiers over the Southern Pacific railroad from San Antonio, Texas. The train contained a remarkable class of passengers and attracted great interest and curiosity. The passengers were a guard of forty infantrymen under command of two officers, and Geronimo, Natchez, and their tribe of Apache Indians, consisting of fifteen bucks, with seventeen squaws and children.
Geronimo and his men are destined for Fort Pickens, near Pensacola, Florida, and the women and children and two scouts for Fort Marion, at San Augustine, Florida. The names of the Indian braves are Geronimo, Natchez, Porcio, Fenn, Abnandria, Mahi, Yahenza, Fishnoith, Touze, Bishi, Chona, Lazalyah, Molzos, Nulthigal, Sophonne and Louah. The band, small though it was when captured, at one time numbered hundreds of Indians. They have been on the warpath for years and their numbers have gradually diminished. Some were killed, some captured, others died; and though their numbers dwindled down to but fifteen braves they were defiant, and had they possessed the ammunition, horses and food necessary, would have continued the fight to an indefinite time.
The band was captured on the 4th of September — or at least they surrendered on that date to Captain Henry W. Lawton, of the Fourth United States Cavalry. The capturing party consisted of Captain Lawton and Lieutenants Smith, Walsh and Brown, of the Fourth Cavalry, Sergeant Wood and First Sergeant C. O. Taylor, Sergeant A. Cabiness, Sergeant A. H. Schenck, Sergeant T.Ryan, Corporal W. J. Lynch, Corporal F. McKenna, Farrier F. Lawrie, Sadler J. V; Spangler, Wagoner J. M. Smith, Privates H. Conway, L. C. Crispin, J. Duffy, W. C. Flagg, C.Hinsel, J. Huber, M. J. Jennings, F. Lanna, J. Lynch, A. Lapant, E. T. McNally, F. Mehan, C. Rioport, J. Rowland, F. Smith, J. Simon, L. Vinton, and G. Williams of the Fourth Cavalry.
This command started in pursuit of Geronimo and Natchez and their tribe in the early part of the past summer. At the time the impression prevailed that Geronimo would proceed to his stronghold in the Sierra Madre Mountains, and it was planned to attack him there. When the Fourth Cavalry took up his trail, however, it was found that the Indians had divided up into small bands which committed great depredations in various sections of Arizona and Sonora, and the original plans of the troops were abandoned.
The Fourth Cavalry kept the trail of the hostile Indians and followed it into the Azul Mountains in Sonora, having marched up to the latter part of last June, a distance of 1,396 miles over the roughest, most desolate part of the American continent. The Indians were frequently encountered and once were surprised. In the latter part of June the trail of the Indians was lost and no trace of them could be found. The pursuing troops were reinforced by fresh men and thirty Indian scouts from the Unas and Majoras tribes.
A supply camp was established in Sonora, and on the 17th of July the command, refreshed by rest, left the camp on foot and took up the trail of the Apaches, which led to the Yaqui river. The weather was intensely warm and some of the men fainted from heat and fatigue, fully two-thirds having succumbed. It was evident, however, that the troops were gaining on the Indians, for the trail became larger, the original band being strengthened by accessions from smaller bands, forming one large company. The scouts were advanced and the signs became fresher each day. On the 14th day of July the Indian camp was located and an attack was at once determined upon.
The camp was captured, but the Indians escaped into the mountains, having taken alarm at the appearance of the scouts, whom they had detected before the troops could come up. Geronimo, Natchez and their followers, fourteen braves and seventeen squaws and children, crossed the Yaqui river and went northwest. The troops encountered great difficulty in following them, owing to swollen streams and heavy rains which obliterated the trail.
The Apaches then moved towards the north, murdering men, women and children, and burning houses and stealing stock. They took refuge in the mountains near Frontreras, Mexico, and then sued for peace. Lieutenant Gatewood, of the Sixth Cavalry, and two Indian scouts entered their camp and found that the Mexican authorities had already opened communications with them, and the Mexicans objected to the interference of the Americans. It was agreed that the Americans, pending negotiations with the Mexicans, should take no steps for forty-eight hours. On the 25th of July, Geronimo and several of his men came into the camp of the Fourth Cavalry, and promised to bring the remainder of his band down from the mountains, which he did. The surrender, however, was not formally made until the 5th of September, and on the 8th of the same month the Indians, under guard of the Fourth Cavalry, left Fort Bowie, Arizona, for San Antonio, Texas.
On September 10 the party arrived in San Antonio in charge of Captain Lawton. The Indians remained in San Antonio until Friday last, when they were placed on the special train which arrived last evening.
General Miles' order announcing to his troops the close of the Indian campaign was received a few days ago. He congratulated them on the establishment of permanent peace and security against further depredations of the Apaches. General Miles mentioned individual acts of heroism on the part of officers and men during the campaign, the most conspicuous of which was the conduct of Lieutenant P. H. Clark, Tenth Cavalry, and Private John Conrad of Captain Hatfield's Fourth Cavalry troop. General Miles, continuing his order, says no hesitation is felt in pronouncing this steady, tireless march of resolute men in their purpose to succeed as one ofthe most remarkable in the history of military achievements. The march of the troops, thirty miles in two hours; Benson's ride of General Miles in nineteen hours, and Dr. Woods' skill and remarkable marches with detachments of infantry are worthy of mention. The discomfiture of the Indians had been such that in June evidences of weakening had been discovered, and a most vigorous campaign of three months, in which they had been pursued more than two thousand miles. An opportunity occurred for Lieut. Wilder, Fourth Cavalry, then with a command near Frontreras, Mexico, to notify them to surrender. Four days later Lieut. Wood, Sixth Cavalry, rode into their presence at the risk of his life, and, without the assurance of a peaceable settlement, demanded their surrender through two friendly Apaches. Finding no place of refuge and troops in every section, the leaders desired to see Captain Lawton and requested favorable terms. Their requests were refused and Captain Lawton was authorized to receive their surrender as prisoners of war.
The Indians agreed to surrender to the department commander and marched eleven days parallel with Captain Lawton's command to Skeleton Canyon, Arizona, for that purpose, and on the 4th of September, on learning that their tribe was being moved from their native country, worn out and exhausted, with not enough ammunition to make another fight, with the expectation of banishment for life, they surrendered as prisoners of war, trusting entirely to the honor of the brave officers and soldiers who had pursued and fought them incessantly for four long, weary months, and placed themselves and their families at the mercy of the government.
For some the War Department was undecided what action to take in regard to the captives. Owing to the numerous murders and depredations committed by them the people in the Southwestern States demanded their execution. At length it was determined to imprison them far away from the scenes of their crimes and to separate them from their families. The women and children were ordered to Fort Marion and the men to Fort Pickens, Florida.
At 4 o'clock last Thursday evening a train consisting of four cars— three emigrant cars and one passenger coach — left San Antonio with the captives. In the first coach were the women and children, in the second a guard of forty men, consisting of the entire Company K and a detachment from Company B of the Sixteenth United States Infantry; in the third car were Geronimo, Natchez, Chaha, Geronimo's son; Percio, Geronimo's brother; Fenn Abuadwa, Nahi Yakusha, Fishnolto. Touze Bishl, Lazapah Mozo, Kilthdigai, Sephonne and Lehahah, and in the fourth Lieut. H. Woodbury, commanding the detachment; Lieut. E. Chandler, Lieut. J. T. Anderson, Lieut. C. C. Balton, all of the Sixteenth Infantry, and Surgeon F. J. Ives.
The prisoners were at first considerably frightened as to their fate, believing that they were to be killed; but when they were informed of their destination they became apparently contented; although it meant separation from their wives and children. Nothing worthy of mention occurred during the trip, and efforts were made to keep the arrival of the Indians a secret. The matter, however, leaked out, and when the train reached the Algiers depot of the Morgan Railroad there was a large crowd of men, women and children on hand to see the famous Indian chiefs and their band.
The bridges on the incline in Algiers were lined with people and many boarded the transfer boat in hopes of obtaining a long and good look at the Indians.
Geronimo had a seat at the end of the car nearest the engine, and while the car was going down the incline he peered through the window, the sash of which was down, at the many faces and the novelty of everything around and about him. Natchez was seated in the middle of the car, and was also busily engaged in taking in the sights through the window. When the train was safely on board the transfer boat Division Superintendent Owen, of the Southern Pacific Railroad, boarded the train with a party of three or four, including a reporter of Picayune. Under the leadership of Lieut. Woodbury, in command, they entered the car in which the Indians were. Nearly all of them had hats on their heads — felt hats, except Genorimo, who had on a common straw hat. They were indeed a dirty and sorry looking set of men. Squalor and filth were apparent on their scant apparel and persons. The majority of them sat or declined in their seats without nether garments, and eyed the party which entered with indifference.
Geronimo, Indian though he was, must have detected the presence of a reporter, for he hid himself in the closet. Lieut. Woodbury went to that side of the car, and through Mr. George Rattan of New Mexico, the interpreter, informed Geronimo that his presence was desired and that he was wanted to say something. The medicine man of the Apaches sent back word that he did not want to be interviewed. One reporter, thinking to induce Geronimo to speak, sent word that "his paper was ready to give his side of the story." It wouldn't take however, and Geronimo remained inaccessible.
While the boat was making its way across the river, the Indians, whose view was shut out by the sides of the transfer boat, retained their seats in the car. On reaching this side a crowd of fully 1,000 people were congregated along the tracks leading to the incline. An engine was coupled to the car and the train was pulled out and alongside of the Louisville & Nashville train of four coaches, which stood on a side track. The Indians had only a glimpse of the broad river between the end of the incline and the train to which they were to be transferred, but it was sufficient to arouse their wonder and curiosity. The guards had great difficulty in keeping back the crowds on both sides and between the two trains.
After some time everything being in readiness the order was given to change cars. The Indians, clumsy though they appeared in their movements, were lithe and active in jumping from car to car. They had all donned their trousers or leggins for the time being, and stepped forth from one car into the other without displaying any concern. Natchez the great war chief of the Apaches, was the third to step out. Geronimo got out at the end of the train, near which he had been seated, while all the others disembarked from the other end.
The cushions in the coach to which they were assigned, as well as the changeable back seats, attracted their attention and appeared to afford them satisfaction and delight. Geronimo seated himself at a window in the middle and on the east side of the car, where he could see the river and the vessels lying at the wharves. Natchez also amused himself thus, as well as several others of the band. Geronimo at once relieved himself of his nether garments, doubtless for the sake of comfort.
Geronimo is 65 years of age and has a wrinkled face. His eyes, however, are bright and his hair long, straight, and glossy black. He wore white cotton trousers, a straw hat, cotton shirt, and had on a vest. He is the big medicine man and prophet of his tribe and is looked up to with awe and respect even by the chiefs. Natchez is a fine specimen of physical manhood, standing 6 feet 3 inches in his moccasins and straight as a young pine. He is symmetrically built, and agility and activity are evident from his quicksteps. He is the son of the late Cochise, the first war chief of the Apaches. Natchez is the hereditary war chief of the Apaches, and, judging from the fealty of his followers, must have suited them exactly. He wore boots, a white shirt, white trousers tucked in his boot tops, and a vest. None of the savages were handsome, but Natchez was the best looking one among them. The remainder of the band all looked alike — large broad faces, aquiline noses, and long black hair flowing down their backs. A few of them were bare-headed, a piece of red cotton or ribbon being used to keep their hair out of their faces.
The squaws and children were transferred to the rear car of the train with their packs, and then the soldiers changed cars.
Among the many persons who were on the Levee to see the Apaches arrive were two Choctaw Indian squaws, who stood looking at their warlike brethren without betraying any feeling. They were vendors in the French Market and civilized. Many comments were made by the people gathered there to regard the Indians, but the most common were words of surprise that a small party of ragged and naked men such as the prisoners could carry on war with troops as well armed and disciplined as were the United States soldiers. Dr. Ives, when such a remark to that effect was made in his presence, stated that if those who made the remark could see the country in which the Indian war was carried on they would cease to wonder. It is a country of natural fortresses, and as long as food and ammunition lasted the handful of Indians there could defy an army. The country in which the Indians operated is one replete with game of all kinds, especially deer and antelope, while the mountains afforded strongholds from which it was impossible to dislodge them. At 7 o'clock last evening the special train on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad left the city for Pensacola, Florida. Thence Geronimo, Natchez and the braves will be transported to Fort Pickens, at the eastern end of Santa Rosa Island, at the entrance of Pensacola Harbor. The women and children will be sent to Fort Marion, at San Augustine, where they will be lodged with the Warm Springs Indians and others who had been friendly to the warlike Apaches. Fort Pickens is one of the few fortresses which were not captured by the Confederate forces during the war. It is a large bastioned and case-mated fort and was named after General Pickens of Revolutionary fame. Fort Marion, Florida, is the oldest fort in the United States.
(Editor's Note.—The newspaper from which the above article was copied, was printed October 28, 1886, 65 years ago. Geronimo was kept at Fort Pickens for a time, and was later sent to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he spent the remainder of his days, and died there in 1909, at the age of about 90 years.)
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BREST, France (CNN) -- A giant squid entwined itself round the rudder of the trimaran Geronimo, forcing an unexpected slow-down for the crew.
Geronimo is attempting to win the Jules Verne Trophy for being the fastest non-stop yacht around the world.
Crew member Didier Ragot said the crew were prepared to fight the squid if it had managed to climb aboard.
It appeared to be about 10 metres long with tentacles as thick as Ragot's arms -- "plus the waterproofs," he said.
"We were all ready to do battle with boathooks and knives, but as soon as we slowed the boat down, it obviously decided that it would be better to let us go while it had the chance."
The squid was "jammed between the top of the rudder blade and the hull and then it sent two of its tentacles down to the base of the rudder blade and grasped it," Ragot said on the team's web site.
"It shook the whole boat and it was rather worrying at the time. If it had managed to climb on board, we'd have had to offer it lunch or something to keep it from lunching on us."
There was minimal damage to the boat but the crew lost about an hour when they had to slow the boat down.
"We were doing 24 knots at the time, so we probably lost at least 30 miles by slowing down to just 11 knots," Ragot said.
Geronimo is into its fourth day of the attempt. The current record stands at 64 days, 8 hours, 37 minutes and 24 seconds.
Meanwhile, British skipper Ellen MacArthur is less than 24 hours away from officially putting her crew on standby to begin their own attempt on the Jules Verne Trophy.
MacArthur's 14-member crew will sail Kingfisher in the bid which could start as early as Thursday morning from France, weather permitting.
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The Van Dam Geronimo might sound more like a classic Western movie than a yacht, but the boat’s rounded cockpit, forward love seat for two, and modern mahogany construction place it squarely in the cool commuter category. The Michigan builder, known for its modern wooden classics, designed the 38-footer as a kind of luxurious picnic boat for 10. The rounded cockpit, defined by red leather and teak floors, was gleaned from 1920s commuters, and its white cabin looks more like a classic sailboat than a modern motor yacht. The cute love seat on the bow (also with the teak floors and red-leather upholstery) is a nice touch you won’t find on many other boats. Geronimo is powered by twin 300 hp diesel engines for a top speed of 35 knots, but a fuel-efficient cruise of 20 knots. Its 24-inch draft and propeller tunnels mean the boat can be safely beached without damaging the running gear. In profile, Geronimo carries its classic look well from the bow aft, but the circular shape of the cockpit and tumblehome stern give the boat a distinctive look.
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A modern classic yacht Sailing Charter on Geronimo
An elegant 44ft. modern classic yacht with center cockpit and very spacious interior. This yacht is our latest addition to our fleet and ready for comfortable cruising. She can take up to 8 guests on day charters and 4 to 6 people for live aboard.
Geronimo is a cutter rigged ketch with a main furler system, fully equipped for ocean cruising and comes with all modern navigation instruments. Her spacious aft and front cabin with en suite bathrooms plus her big functional kitchen, navigation and lounging area inside makes her the ultimate choice for comfortable cruising. Ambitious sailors do appreciate her fast but very smooth performance in any conditions.
The big cockpit with fully covert shade, all modern electronics, her classic wooden interior with two double cabins and convertible sofa, a functional kitchen and two en-suite bathrooms makes her a great platform for a cruise to discover the surrounding islands of Samui!
The Geronimo can accommodate up to 8 people for day trips and 4 to 6 guests for overnight charters.
The itinerary of our sailing charters depends on the length of the cruise you choose and of course the weather conditions on that day!
There is plenty to see and do when we reach the islands, climbing view points, visiting waterfalls and caves, snorkeling, wild life watching, paddle boarding, fishing, or just explore and relax on one of the pristine remote beaches. You can leave it up to our experienced crew to show you the best and most beautiful places around the Samui Archipelago!
Adventure or easy cruise, it’s your choice!
Half Day (4 hours) or Sunset Cruise (4pm – 6.30pm)
Sailing along the coastline of Samui on a half day trip, or into the sunset, is an amazing experience for the whole family. We will make a stop for a swim and snorkeling in a scenic bay. Soft drinks, fresh fruits and snacks will be served onboard.
Persons
Price
Half Day Trip (4 person)
18,000 Thai Baht
+ each additional guest (up to 8)
1,000 Thai Baht
Sunset Trip (4 person)
15,000 Thai Baht
+ each additional guest (up to 8)
1,000 Thai Baht
1 day charter around Samui or to Koh Phangan (10am-5pm)
The Geronimo is perfect for a group up to 8 people for a day charter to Koh Phangan. We will stop at scenic bays for a swimming, snorkeling, relax or explore and enjoy a beautiful lunch served in a beach restaurant (on your own expenses or you are welcome to bring your own food options). Transfer, soft drinks, fresh fruits, light snacks and snorkel/fishing equipment included.
Persons
Price
Day Cruise (4 person)
26,000 Thai Baht
+ each additional guest (up to 8)
1,000 Thai Baht
2 Days sailing cruise around Koh Phangan
Two days sailing cruise with one night stop over in Ko Phangan or the Marine Park. Snorkeling the reefs, visit view points and beautiful jungle waterfalls is all in the program, if you wish. This overnight charter will give you the opportunity to experience the tropical scenery of the samui archipelago with a night sleeping on board this beautiful classic yacht! Accommodation (up to 6 guests) onboard the Geronimo.
Persons
Price
up to 4 guests
54,000 Thai Baht
3 days 2 nights sailing safari to the Angthon Marine Park, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan
A real sailing experience to the very best spots the islands can give. Climbing viewpoints snorkel the best reefs in remote bays and cruising along breathtaking coastlines is all in the program!
Persons
Price
Up to 4 guests
80.000 Thai Baht
4+ Days Sailing Safari to the Angthon Marine Park, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan
The ultimate sailing trip to the islands, giving you enough time to discover even more remote beaches, snorkel sites and lush tropical forests with waterfalls and wildlife!
up to 4 guests
Price
4 days
108,000 Thai Baht
5 days
134,000 Thai Baht
Family discount on all our overnight trips: 10% for families with children under 12 years
We strive to make our sailing cruises the best experience in Samui for all our guests!
Wind and Weather
Our trip destinations can not be guaranteed. All trips are wind and weather dependent, though the local conditions around Samui are generally good. Destinations can vary but there are always many great options.
What’s included
Transfer: we provide pick up service for our guests (remote areas surcharge fee) - our pickup will bring you to the beach where we board the boat (depending on wind and weather).
We serve snacks, fresh fruits and soft drinks on board.
Towels (only included on overnight trips)
Snorkel equipment
Fishing gear
1 Paddleboard (SUP)
Safety Equipment
Sound system
What’s not Included
Meals. We offer a lunch stop at a local Thai restaurant on your own expenses or you are welcome to bring your own food options.
National Park Fees (Marine Park)
Our food options can be easily compared to gourmet dining. Our guests often tell us, that every lunch was a culinary highlight of their holiday experience.
Trip destinations can not be guaranteed
All trips are wind and weather dependent, though the local conditions around Samui are generally very good. Destinations can vary but there are always many great options.
Specifications
Type: Whitby
Length: 44 ft.
Beam: 13 ft
Draft: 5 ft
Displacement: 11 tone
Engine: Ford Lehmann 80hp diesel
Sail areas: 875 sq.ft.
Tankage: Water 900 l, fuel 500 l.
Top speed under power: 7.5 knots
Top speed under sail: 7,5 knots +
Voltage: 12 V/110 V
Accommodation
2 double en-suite
1 convertible double lounge
1 convertible single
Bath towels/ bed linen
2 Marine toilet/ bathroom
Fridge/ freezer
Fully equipped galley
Gas stove/oven
Hot and cold water
Air ventilation
Convertible dining area
Bathing platform
Outdoor shower
Yacht Equipment
Main sail furling system
Foresail: Genoa and self tacking jib
Spinnacker with pole
All reef and working sheets lead into cockpit
Electric anchor winch
Hydrolic steering
Large Bimini top
Auto pilot, Chart plotter
GPS, wind, log, depth instruments
Fully equipped nav station
All device charge station
Solar and wind generator
Dinghy and outboard
Fishing and snorkel gear
All safety equipment
Marvelous Geronimo experience We returned back to them after we had such a great experience a couple of years ago on one of their other boats the Dreamcatcher. This time we had a sunset trip on their newest addition, the Geronimo. Booking process was super easy with Kunta who followed up quickly and was very professional to deal with. We arrived at the pick up point and have been taken with a small boat to the Geronimo, which is a beautiful and absolutely well maintained and clean boat. We had the pleasure of being sailed by Kunta, the owner himself together with his also very professional crew. Tour took about 3 1/2 hrs, we have been able to do some sailing, swimming, paddle boarding and the kids could even discover a small deserted island. They have been very responsive to our requests where to go and what to do and how long we wanted to do it. Never rushed, it was just the perfect private boat tour. The highlight was certainly a wonderful sunset with a couple of beers in your hand! I can only highly recommend doing Tours with this provider. They are a little hard to spot at the hotel receptions because they are more boutique and hence are not immediately featured in the hotels brochures. But once you're asking for the boats or the company they are well known. My previous experience and remembering the name of the previous catamaran we went on helped guiding the tour desk. Highly recommended and I would do it immediately again. Very good value for money for a private boat tour! Thank you Kunta and crew! We wil be back! Flyaway from Thailand via TripAdvisor
Day Trip on Geronimo with Sunset Finale A full day trip with to Koh Panghan, an amazing lunch at Bamboo Hut and a sunset to die for!!!! Kunta and his crew were so accommodating. Snorkelling in secluded bays, swimming, courtesy drinks and munchies. A day to remember!! Kunta was great fun, extremely knowledgable and happy to be part of our crazy group. Highly recommended indeed. See you next year!!!!!!! SarahGrossman via TripAdvisor
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Reservation & payment.
A reservation is only final after a 50% deposit is paid!
For half day and sunset trips the full price has to be deposited to finalize the reservation.
This payment is not refundable!
Balance 50% due on on arrival in Koh Samui.
Refund & Cancellation policy
In case the client cancels within 3 days before departure, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged for day and overnight charters and 100% on half day or sunset cruises!
Less then 3 days before departure 100% will be retained!
The company reserves the right to cancel/postpone the trip due to unforeseen circumstances (such as weather). If the company cancelled because of bad weather conditions, the departure can be rescheduled within 72 hours, or the client can change to a later date, or full refund will be returned.
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Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher, an exclusive cruising catamaran fully equipped and specially designed for tropical sailing!
An elegant 44ft. modern classic yacht with center cockpit and very spacious interior. This yacht is our latest addition to our fleet and ready for comfortable cruising.
Sanora is a beautiful 30ft classic sailing cruiser. She is the perfect choice for a couple or families who are looking for a skippered private charter to see the islands around Samui.
Private Yacht Charter Packages
Sunset & half day charters.
What can be more special than sailing into the sunset on your holiday or honey moon in Samui?
Day Charters
Our private day charters to the neighboring island is a highlight of our guests holiday and our bestseller!
Overnight charters
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SUPs are available on all our boats for a rental fee during the stop over time on all tours.
The Swan 651 was designed by German Frers and built by Nautor's Swan and first launched in 1982.
Built from the prestigious Finnish shipyard Nautor in just 19 units, designed as a regatta-cruiser boat, created from the pencil of German Frers the Swan 651 is renowned for the high quality standard and safety in navigation.
Whisper of V Geronimo, launched in 1984, serial number 09, equipped with a carbon mast increased to 31 meters, was completely renovated between 2007 and 2011.
The interiors are luxuriously finished and spacious, with 3 cabins and 3 bathrooms available to guests, a comfortable leaving where 8 people can dine in comfort or relax on comfortable sofas. The spacious kitchen is equipped with all the necessary tools to prepare high quality dishes for all guests on board.
Swan 651 is an ideal boat for a cruise with family or friends, welcoming up to 6/7 guests.
Length: 20m
Type: Sailboat
Fits 8 guests
Christopher’s Geronimo
Posted: july 26, 2021, in: blog | haul out | projects | uncategorized, the 8-day transformation of our victory 21’ sailboat.
My heart pounded as adrenaline rushed through my veins, the wind kissing my cheeks as we thread through the oncoming vessels fighting for our position. It was the 68th annual High Sierra Regatta, marking half a decade of crewing together aboard Chris’s (now our) Victory 21’ sailboat. Out of all the summers racing on Huntington Lake, this was bound to be the most memorable. Why? Because the real race was not the one on the water, but the one we had just finished one day prior to getting there.
Will Parker: What’s wrong with perfection? Joe Heiser: Nothing, if you’re God, and you’re prepared to wait 500 million years for it to evolve. But we have to start building this boat next week.”
High Sierra Regatta 2019
“Just bottom paint.” Chris said definitively as I looked at him with my best pouty face that said “please” without actually vocalizing it. After years of discussion surrounding the much-needed refit of our Victory 21 we had decided to give her a proper bottom job, but of course, I was hoping (and begging) that it would turn into a topside job as well. Having just removed her 300-pound lead “bubble” off her keel two summers prior (an hour before the race) we hadn’t had time to actually finish the job. Her jagged keel was sprayed with snowmobile paint in hopes to protect her temporarily from further decay, and it did well as a temporary fix. We actually held 4th place throughout the entire regatta, only forfeiting when our rig failed on an upwind leg due to a chainplate malfunction… We will address that later. Christopher (the name of the boat) was showing her age and wore her exposed fiberglass-like battle scars, a reminder of collisions and close calls at the mark. Her beautiful dark hull that Chris and his father had painted many moons ago was not as glorious as it once was, displaying spider cracks and chips throughout the hull carrying down to her underside where no paint was to be found beside the patches of snowmobile paint from our attempted fix. Her rigging was old, the jam cleats were missing “claws” and her sheets were crusty from being baked in the Fresno sun where she sat “dry docked” on her custom trailer at “Uncle” Scooters amongst the other boats, cars, and collectible things.
It was 4 am and we had been up for an hour already, our weary eyes growing heavy as we connected the tow hitch to the trailer. Our little Victory was secure and ready for her four-hour road trip to Southern California where we would spend two weeks preparing her for the High Sierra Regatta. The Ventura Harbor Boat Yard had set up a spot for us to work on the boat and seemed excited to welcome us back so soon after our haul out on Avocet in 2020. We spent the first day dissecting Christopher’s rigging and fittings, preparing for the weeks to come. Chris measured for the materials we would need and we relocated the mast to sand it down to bare aluminum. I sat in the cockpit analyzing her broken jam cleats and trying to remember how I whip the sheets to release them when tacking in an attempt to find a better configuration that would give us some mechanical advantage. Truth be told (and to our fleets amazement) I have been known to not use winches and pull the sheets by hand which gives us a quicker response, but in retrospect after all I have learned aboard Avocet that is probably exactly why our cleats broke; the sheets were overloading them whereas using the winch before the cleat would alleviate the pressure. Note to self: winches are your friend.
I walked through the boatyard with my work sweater in my arm as I struggled to pull on my project flannel in preparation of getting my hands dirty. The sounds of heavy machinery and the smell of resin were a shot of nostalgia reminding me of our boatyard days on Avocet. Tucked away in the corner of the yard was our Victory, hidden behind Chris’s truck. I knocked on the hull “Chris? Are you here?” and almost instantaneously his head popped up from the shallow depths of the boat’s “cabin.” Chris shook off as fiberglass dust puffed in a cloud surrounding him, similar to what you see in cartoons. With every step, he took coming down the ladder more dust blew off of him. He was covered in fiberglass from head to toe, no longer feeling the notorious itch from having worked with it for so long. At a distance, I asked what I could do to which he responded with “just keep me company while I glass” so I pulled out my notes and read him an article I discovered regarding the history of the very boat we were working on:
“ Frank Butler founded Catalina Yachts in North Hollywood, CA, in 1969. Now headquartered in Largo, FL, but with offices still in Woodland Hills, CA, Catalina Yachts has grown to become the largest manufacturer of production fiberglass sailboats in the United States, floating more than 85,000 yachts to date. In his lifetime, Frank Butler has introduced hundreds of thousands of people to the sport of sailing. Frank began his career in the U.S. Navy and then went to college in 1948, but it wasn’t for him. Instead, he opened his own machine shop called Wesco Tool where he enjoyed great success making airplane parts. In 1949, Frank met and married his wife of 71 years, Jean, and started a family that would eventually lead to seven children. As his family grew, he needed a bigger boat! In 1959, Frank contracted with Henry McCune Shipbuilders to build a Victory 21 sloop, designed by naval architect Ted Carpenter. McCune ran out of funds so he gave Frank the tooling to continue building his boat by himself. By 1962, Frank had built 126 Victory 21s that led to founding his next company, Wesco Marine, in 1964. In 1966, Frank changed Wesco Marine into Coronado Yachts and built the Coronado 25. This was Frank Butler’s first notable boat design, incorporating his knowledge from his work in the airplane industry at Wesco Tool. In 1967, Frank purchased Columbia Yachts and then sold Coronado Yachts in 1968. Finally, after its founding in 1969, Catalina Yachts shifted all manufacturing rights out of Wesco Marine, which still exists today as a supplier of rigging hardware for Catalina Yachts. Once at Catalina, the Victory 21 was rebranded as the Catalina Capri 21 Victory”
As I finished the last sentence our friends Quincey and Mitch from Esprit walked up to check out “our” progress. We had convinced them to join us in the regatta this summer and found a boat for them to race. Eager and excited, they observed the interesting Victory 21 design and asked what exactly we were doing, which is when Chris emerged from the belly of the boat and shared that our project list was a bit more than aesthetic like we were planning.
Way back when he and his dad first bought the boat to work on together, they did things a bit differently than we would now. For example, to support the underbuilt-and very-soft-foredeck Chris’s dad, Van, fashioned two 2×4’s in a “T” to prop up the underside of the deck where a very young Chris had his first experience with fiberglassing… let’s just say he has come a long way. Our chainplates were also pathetic, the old design consisting of a long piece of angle iron mounted under the port and starboard deck to act as a large backing plate for the three “chainplates” to affix to. Although these simple concepts worked for over 20 years the serious pitfalls of the designs were apparent, especially with the fact that all of the stress and load from the rig went directly into the deck and not the hull, breaking most of the tabbing away from the deck to hull joint over time, decreasing the integrity of the boat altogether.
glassed in knees, thank you Charlie Danu for the foam!
To fix this, Chris decided to copy Avocet’s design and glass in large, overbuilt foam core knees to the hull and deck not strengthening the boat but allowing for a much more robust chainplate to be attached to. After the knees had been glassed in, the attention was turned to the foredeck that, without the 2x4s below bracing the weight, felt much like a trampoline. Chris could have mimicked his father’s 2×4 fix, but instead wanted to strengthen the deck without the need of a brace below. The solution to this was to add beam to beam stringers along the belly of the deck, which would disperse the load of any weight on top. After making a template Chris cut out strips of divinycell and sandwiched layers of 1708 and thickened epoxy until four prominent yet minimal stringers were glassed in. With the structural repairs finished, we could now turn our attention elsewhere. We had only eight days to accomplish our to-do list and there was not one second going to waste!
Day three of Christopher’s Southern California “spa” visit was spent finishing reinforcing the deck and the beginning of the glorious, glorious, sanding that awaited us. Although I work full time five days a week, Chris’s schedule was wide open to tackle the projects alone until I could assist. During my lunch break, I changed into my boatyard attire (sporting my Neely Boat Works shirt) and got my hands dirty with sanding the rudder. It was finished in 20 minutes, and I was covered in layers of red, white, and blue dust looking patriotic in the most “boatyard” way. I changed shirts then ran back to work leaving Chris behind to continue the progress. That evening he finished glassing the stringers into place to support the deck, which by morning would be solid. Once showered and free from paint and fiberglass, Chris crawled into bed around 9:00 for a deep night of sleep only to be interrupted by the following daybreak.
Having the fiberglass work complete we shifted our attention the following day to remove what was left of the rub rail. The original screws were mild steel causing them to decay inside the deck to hull joint, very reminiscent of the procedure we performed on Avocet’s deck to hull joint . Having the prior experience came in handy as I stepped in and took over the project, allowing Chris to continue with the dreaded sanding. Armed with our Makita drill I made holes around the sheared-off bolts then pulled out what was left of the metal using pliers, kind of like the classic game “Operation.” It took some time, but with the screws removed, we could fill the holes with epoxy, then sand some more. We routed out the boat’s spider cracks that reached up to her sides like stretch marks, which was appropriate for a vessel this age. Once all voids were traced we faired them using Systems 3, a product we wish we had used above the waterline on Avocet since the consistency was premixed and reliable, not creating pinholes like the US Composites fairing filler/epoxy combo. As the sun began to set, we opened our little cooler and reached for refreshments, Chris accidentally christening the trailer trying to pop a cap off and shattering the beer bottle in his hand. To replace the drink that was accidentally gifted to Poseidon I handed him a Spindrift, our latest libation obsession, and appreciated a good day of work. Our once royal blue boat was now stark white, showing all of her faults, looking naked and vulnerable. Chris wore most of her blue paint on his forearms and around his face where his respirator wouldn’t reach, looking like he got in a fistfight with Papa Smurf. The hard parts were over, it was all rolling and tipping from here.
Painting the Top Sides
After some much-needed coffee, we started our day around 10:00, feeling the full effects of the prior day’s hard work. Our bodies were sore from standing, but we were incredibly thankful for our new Bosch GET65-5 sander that we wish was in our tool kit when Avocet was on the hard. It is heavier than our Makita orbital, but far more efficient making the physical exhaustion well worth it in the end. The pink patches of fairing compound we spread the evening prior were ready to be sanded along with the epoxied deck to hull joint, giving us a smooth surface for primer. It took two hours but by noon the sanders were retired and the boat was wiped down with an acetone dampened microfiber to remove any leftover debris. Together we mixed and filtered the two-part primer that looked like mud, filling a paint tray and rolling it on in even layers. When 2:00 p.m. rolled around the boat was an awful shade of blush, but all smooth and one color ready to receive her new top paint. The wind picked up and the sun was warm, kissing our exposed skin between the patches of paint and dust that clung to our bodies. We cleaned up our workspace knowing that there was nothing more we could do until the primer dried completely, using it as an excuse to take the mothership sailing with special guests Mama Neely, and our friends Heather and Baron from S/V Remedy.
With a renewed sense of motivation and a desire to sail we felt the fire under us grow hotter as the day to paint had finally arrived. We chose to go with Awlgrip paints since we were impressed by the application, result, and durability on Avocet. Considering the Victory is only in the water (usually fresh) a few times a year we decided that this paint would be a good option and started to browse the catalog for her new color scheme, ultimately landing on red inspired by an important tradition which we will touch on later. Dale, the master painter in Ventura Harbor Boatyard and a good friend of ours, pointed us in the direction of which shade of red to use. Chris cracked open the can of paint and got to work rolling and tipping all while our third crew member (the camera) captured a timelapse of the process.
“More paint!” Chris said as he continued the red rampage. Still wearing my work clothes (specifically my white T-shirt) I carefully brought him the mixing container filled with the paint he had filtered and let him fill the tray while I stood out of the splash zone. With the camera in my hands, I captured the last bit of white being covered by the rich red, Chris’s reflection bouncing off the hull as he continued to paint vigorously. He dropped his applicators and stood back, flecks of red splattered on his arms and cheeks from working so quickly with the roller, his smile pushing the red specks up like freckles as he admired his work. We both noted a few oddities on the port bow (where he started) but were positive after it was sanded and the second coat was applied that it would not be an issue. I was thrilled to witness this big moment, as we were seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and the start of a new beginning for our little boat. It was a bittersweet process to have sanded away the work Chris and his dad did all those years ago, but I’m sure he would be proud of us and the accomplishments we have made on not only the Victory, but also on Avocet, and in life in general.
The first coat was finished and now all we had to do was wait until tomorrow when we could apply the second. I returned to work while Chris shifted his focus towards rigging. We are fairly certain the rigging on the Victory was original (from the ’60s) and we never gave it much of a second thought until we were racing in the 2019 High Sierra Regatta and our cap shroud chainplate popped out of the deck and our backstay failed causing the mast to bonk me on the head when I was sitting on the foredeck after getting the whisker pole into position. Although we received a “Did Not Finish” for that race, we still placed 6th out of 13 boats which isn’t too bad considering the events that took place. That was the last time we raced the boat and what cemented our desire to kickstart this refit.
In 2020 we were laser-focused on Avocet’s projects in the boatyard, while also battling the various other trials that the infamous year kept stacking up against us. Needless to say, we had no spare time for the Victory and since the regattas were all canceled we decided to push off the refit until 2021, which came a lot faster than we had anticipated leading us to the crunch time of 2 weeks before the race. Better late than never I suppose!
Chris had saved the spare stainless metal we used for our bulwark build and measured the pieces out to be fabricated as brand new chainplates for the Victory which would be fastened to the freshly fiberglassed knees he had created in the hull earlier in the week. This system would allow us to push the boat harder than before since the rig would be so well supported. After some research and conversations with our friend, local rigger Kim Weir and surveyor Ross Hubbard (both proper legends in their respective fields) we decided to swap the wire rigging for Dyneema which would reduce the weight significantly above the waterline. Although familiar with the process and technology it was a new concept for us to be implemented on the boat and we were glad to have experienced friends giving their gracious guidance.
Our friend and dock neighbor Ryan from S/V Appa kindly plasma cut our new stainless chainplates out for us after Chris took the precise measurements. One day later the six pieces were in our possession, perfectly cut and ready to be installed. They looked nothing less than pristine and were quite frankly a bit overbuilt, but far superior to the prior chainplates which were essentially just a through bolt with an eye where the turnbuckles attached. With real chainplates and knees to attach them to we were confident our rig would be sound for years to come.
Back on the dock Chris laid out the new Dyneema rigging and recruited the help of Mitch to teach him the best way to create the proper splices for the rigging since Mitch and his partner Quincey replaced the wire rigging on their Kelly Peterson 46’ Esprit with synthetic three years back. The sun was hot as the cement docks absorbed the rays, the boys sitting on beach towels and seeking shelter under a light diffuser held by a C-stand… Chris’s camera gear earned a dual-use badge. Together Chris and Mitch spliced all of the rigging in four hours, just in time to catch the sweet afternoon wind in our sails, marking the end of day five.
Bottom Paint
With the chainplates installed and our rigging fitting neatly we returned to painting. Instead of opting for real bottom paint, we decided to use the 2 part epoxy barrier paint, Tuff Stuff, which Chris will sand and burnish later when we have more time. Since the boat lives out of the water 90% of the time the lack of proper bottom paint will be fine, and far better than before where she basically was bare before. Chris was quick to mix and roll the paint onto the freshly sanded bottom, the grey complimenting her glistening red topsides. After a three-hour dry time, we finished off the painting project by getting our hands messy and adding our handprints on the keel, something I wish we had done when Avocet was on the hard. We stood back and smiled, a full transformation squished into a little less than a two-week period. What once was blue is now red, signifying a new chapter for the Victory and her crew, determined to get a W on the water.
I had the honor of pulling the blue tape, which is arguably the most satisfying part of any painting project. The crisp and clean lines between the red and grey were sharp and as straight as an arrow. Chris had struck the waterline the night prior using a laser level, yet again another item we wish we had when in the boatyard with Avocet .
Finishing Touches
Our renaming ceremony was tabled until we reached the lake, where the Victory’s new name would be placed on her transom with vinyl, cut by our friend Keith. As the moments in the yard were fleeting, we finished putting the mast back together after the failing paint had been sanded away, leaving nothing but shining bare aluminum. Together we lifted the mast onto its block for transport then grabbed the drill and impact driver to reinstall the rub rails. Mitch and Quincey stopped by on their jog to take a look at the “final” results, where we handed them an old racecourse to study for the weekend. The following day we would be lake bound, ready for the regatta and putting our hard work to the test.
We arrived in Ventura on July 4th during the wee hours of the morning with a blue boat and a plan. Eight days later on July 15th we were leaving Ventura with a red boat in tow, after days of hard work and pouring love into this floating time capsule of memories. The crimson red paint reflected off her hull as we drove through the various landscapes on our five-hour drive. Chris’s gaze kept shifting from the road ahead to his rearview mirrors, undoubtedly impressed with his work and admiring the little boat’s newly instated beauty.
It was 7:00 pm when we arrived at Huntington Lake, parking the truck and trailer outside the cabin we were staying at. Exhausted from the long week of work and drive combined, we put the new vinyl name on the transom with the help of Chris’s sister (who is a talented artist with an eye for perfection), then went to bed doing our best to sleep with the anxious excitement that settled in our stomachs. Quincey and Mitch set up their tent outside, embracing the great outdoors and undoubtedly also squeezing as many “Z’s” as possible in preparation for the days to follow.
The next morning greeted us with the smell of coffee and pine trees wafting through the lakeside cabin. We woke up early, meeting our two young nephews downstairs and putting them to work. Truman, who is 7, carefully assisted Chris in guiding the bumper material into the track we had installed back in Ventura. With the rub rail finished we trucked the boat down to the launch ramp where we pulled up alongside fellow Victory sailors Don, Wendy, Matt, and Laura to rig our boat beside them. They didn’t recognize us at first, our once blue boat now cherry red, and were quick to inspect our handy work.
Eight days of hard work resulted in a beautiful transformation. It was emotional and fulfilling to sail on our home lake after a Covid-induced hiatus, with a boat that laid the foundation of not only our relationship but also our sailing adventures. Joined by the fellow Victory fleet we completed our official renaming ceremony, dedicating the vessel to Zephyrus, Poseidon, and most important of all Chris’s father, Van, who had sparked this crazy sailing endeavor of ours and is undoubtedly present every time the wind fills our sails (or when a minor project occurs). As we crossed the finish line marking the end of our ninth regatta together we are extremely thankful for those who have inspired us to persevere. Chris and I would like to formally dedicate Geronimo’s transformation to the Fresno Yacht Club Victory 21 fleet, for supporting us on and off the water since the beginning- we hope that we will continue to make you proud.
Cheers to the 68th annual High Sierra Regatta!
Fai Winds from the crew of Geronimo,
Marissa & Chris
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The Words People Write on Their Skin
On a small boat in Thailand, a young Korean tourist showed me the word High tattooed on his torso. “It’s because I like to get high,” he said.
You would have crossed the street to avoid this guy. He was big and brutal looking, with an evil stare. But there were words peeking out from below his T-shirt collar. Because I was curious to read what the tattoo said, I didn’t divert my path.
“What’s your tattoo?” I asked.
His face softened as he pulled down his collar to expose an encouraging Bible passage. “This is something my granny used to say to me every night before putting me to bed,” he said.
A taxi driver in Vienna, a one-armed Afghan refugee, had Blessed running down his neck.
A woman at a beach club in Buyukada, Turkey, had three young children at her side and a sentence that translates into “Sometimes the best things in life start out as mistakes” etched onto her waist.
A barber in Palermo had a straight-edged razor to my neck, and I made out Italian words on his forearm that mean “I love my life because my life is you.”
A young guy sitting next to me at an Amsterdam bar smiled shyly as he lifted a sleeve to show me a line on his right arm: “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” I asked him why. “We had just lost a child,” he said.
My interest in word tattoos inhabits the border between passion and obsession. It finds new subjects at every beach, every bar, every barbershop, every airport, every convenience store, every coffee shop, with every waitress, every refrigerator repairman, every phlebotomist. The fascination started when I noticed a small poem inked below the heart of a shirtless hiker and asked him about it. “My mom and I went out and had the same thing tattooed in the same place the morning that my little brother died,” he said. “It was his favorite poem.”
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Soon I was photographing each word, phrase, and sentence I encountered. These tattoos helped me know the random passersby a little bit better and widened my world. The community of strangers living in my phone gallery grew until my daughter, Kaley, suggested I set up an Instagram account to showcase their pictures. I named it @noneofthemareyou, after a song about honoring personal uniqueness that caught my ear in the gym.
In all my requests to take a picture, I’ve had only one rejection. A woman lounging in a hot tub at a Palm Springs hotel had the single word Revolution running vertically down her spine. I noticed it while juggling a plate of melon and a freshly blended paloma and approached her from behind. Maybe I creeped her out. When I asked if I could photograph her word tattoo with my phone, she didn’t just say “No.” She said, “No fucking way.”
But she is the rarest of exceptions. Since I began photographing, I’ve learned that people who etch words onto their skin are almost uniformly eager to share. They’ve brought some of their deepest feelings permanently to the surface, and the messages are invitations to connect. Look at a word tattoo and you see what matters or what hurts. Word tattoos are billboards of confession, inspiration, aspiration, warning, or declaration of love.
I’m thinking of the young woman in a Boston laundromat who had the self-affirming word Beautiful atop her breasts or the young woman on a New Jersey beach who had her mother’s signature scrawled permanently across her flank. Or the guys I’ve met in Oakland with the 510 area code prominently on display, along with a list of family members and friends who have died in cross fire on the streets or military operations overseas.
I’m thinking of the teenager who serves me takeout at a Berkeley deli, with Grandma Lisa on his arm. “She’s the woman who took care of me until I got adopted,” he explained.
I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I’ve never been inspired to tattoo any words on my body. I couldn’t imagine what words I would choose. To me, this is purely a spectator sport, and an excuse to connect with new people.
Sometimes, the tattoos are purposely obscure. After midnight, outside a Singapore bar, I spotted Hebrew letters on a local man’s upper arm. He told me that he wanted to tattoo the message “I am a complicated man, but it will all work out in the end”—in a language that no one around him would understand. On a small boat in the Gulf of Thailand, a young Korean tourist raised his shirt to show me the word High on his torso. “It’s because I like to get high,” he said.
Sometimes, word tattoos seem at odds with the mood that surrounds them. On a glorious spring afternoon in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, amid fragrant blossoms and the tender notes of a flutist playing Bach, a man sat alone on a bench rolling a cigarette, Man is too ignorant to exist emblazoned on his arm. Some 20 miles away, in a Dunkin’ parking lot, a kid with a cigarette dangling from his lips and a scowling, hopeless expression, showed me Chase Your Dreams on his chest.
I wondered what word tattoos I would find in Eagle Pass, Texas, the workaday border town that has become the epicenter of the immigration controversy. My friend Rusty agreed to fly with me to San Antonio and take the two-and-a-half-hour drive on a dead-straight highway. “You’re not really going to ask those guys if they have word tattoos,” Rusty said as I eased our rented Toyota 4-Runner up a dirt driveway that led to a gap in the border wall.
We met a bunch of middle-aged men and their boss, a brewery CEO who was unloading pallets of canned beer from the back of a 10-wheeler with a forklift, then stacking them to create an extension of the wall made of beer piles, for promotional footage. On his arm in thick block letters was Armed Forces Brewing Company , the name of his company. He posed, explaining that he had traveled from Virginia for Armed Forces Appreciation Day, the brewery’s promotional event to honor the members of the Florida Highway Patrol, the Texas National Guard, and others who have flocked to Eagle Pass to supplement the barbed wire, helicopters, and watercraft to defend the border.
Across town, in a strip-mall store that specializes in bobblehead collectibles, a bearded middle-aged man removed his shirt to reveal If necessary, will fight alone scratched across his shoulders. He attributes the slogan to the Apache chief Geronimo. Like Geronimo, the man is a Native American. He’s also a Marine vet who served in Desert Storm and spent five years in prison, charged with “conspiracy to transport aliens.” In his case, that should be anyone who’s not Native American, I assume.
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In a barbershop close by, a barber finished trimming a Border Patrol agent and then pulled down his collar. I saw Show no Love. Love will Get you Killed. Another barber lifted his shirt to expose an elaborate religious scene and huge words: Fear No Evil , from the 23rd psalm.
I also encountered that phrase in another language. About an hour later, a man waiting to join the Armed Forces Appreciation Day festivities in Eagle Pass’s Shelby Park showed me the entire 23rd psalm, running down his right arm, in Hebrew. After surviving combat overseas, he flew to Tel Aviv to find an artist who could tattoo the words that had comforted him in battle, but in the psalm’s original language. He didn’t allow me to photograph his face.
Through my years of tracking word tattoos, “Fear no evil” and other references to Psalm 23 have been a constant. I recall walking back from dinner with colleagues on a warm Hong Kong night, and observing in an open-air bar a muscled local man with the words 23rd Psalm in Hebrew on his forearm. His buddy whipped off his shirt and showed me “Fear no evil” in Latin. They posed together.
The following night, in another bar on the same street, a young man displayed Family Comes First inked below his bicep. He seemed surprised that I didn’t recognize it as a line from the TV show Breaking Bad . He was far from his own family, which lives in Inner Mongolia’s second-largest city. He drank Brooklyn Lager and tried to cheer up his friend, who was slumped in the opposite seat, distraught by the news that his wife is expecting a second child. The responsibility of providing for the first child was already overwhelming him, and he was worried that the stress would cause him to become an abusive father, like his own was.
As we drank beer and shared a pizza, I found myself offering my own version of support. I was quoting the words I learned from the shoulder of a cheerful woman on the deck of the Larkspur Ferry in San Francisco Bay ( Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it ). And the affirmation I gleaned from the skin just below the edge of spandex shorts on the guy in front of me at a Sausalito bike shop ( Yes ). And what I captured from the shin of a waitress in New Orleans ( If not now, then when? ) And what I see daily on the arm of my local barista ( Life is a beautiful mess ).
Soon the two friends and I were joking, and when I stepped into the men’s room, they surprised me by paying the bill. Outside, the Hong Kong street was jammed with revelers, and with limbs bearing messages that communicate across continents and cultures. We walked out into the crowd, and somehow we were slightly taller.
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While the film Wind, one of the best boat movies, was inspired by Dennis Conner's experience competing for the America's Cup in 1983 on board Liberty, the yacht that was actually used in filming was the 12 Metre type sailing yacht Stars & Stripes 87. She was called Geronimo in the film, but Stars & Stripes 87 was more than a screen legend.
Van Dam Custom Wooden Boats & Yachts
Geronimo was designed by Van Dam Custom Boats as a day boat, for picnic outings and evening cocktail cruises for up to ten people. Her beautiful rounded stern is reminiscent of some of the great wooden commuters of the 20's and 30's.
Ship GERONIMO (Tug) Registered in USA
Vessel GERONIMO is a Tug, Registered in USA. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Get the details of the current Voyage of GERONIMO including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 9903188, MMSI 368126190, Call sign WDL3906
Ship GERONIMO (Sailing Vessel) Registered in USA
Vessel GERONIMO is a Sailing Vessel, Registered in USA. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Get the details of the current Voyage of GERONIMO including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 0, MMSI 366757430, Call sign WCY7348
Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)
Geronimo: An American Legend: Directed by Walter Hill. With Jason Patric, Gene Hackman, Robert Duvall, Wes Studi. The story of the Apache chief and his armed resistance to the U.S. Government's subjugation of his people.
Geronimo Sailing
Geronimo Sailing owns one of the most luxurious charter yachts on the West Coast of Scotland To Infinity . To Infinity is available for charter for the 2023 season from April 28th. Available for exclusive private use for family or corporate occasions - whatever you choose to do she will look after you. With a professional crew on board you can ...
GERONIMO, Tug
Vessel GERONIMO (IMO 9903188, MMSI 368126190) is a Tug built in 2020 and currently sailing under the flag of United States (USA).
Geronimo and His Band in Captivity
Geronimo and his men are destined for Fort Pickens, near Pensacola, Florida, and the women and children and two scouts for Fort Marion, at San Augustine, Florida. The names of the Indian braves are Geronimo, Natchez, Porcio, Fenn, Abnandria, Mahi, Yahenza, Fishnoith, Touze, Bishi, Chona, Lazalyah, Molzos, Nulthigal, Sophonne and Louah. The band, small though it was when captured, at one time ...
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Giant squid slows Geronimo. Geronimo lost about an hour while the squid clung on. BREST, France (CNN) -- A giant squid entwined itself round the rudder of the trimaran Geronimo, forcing an ...
Van Dam Geronimo Commuter Yacht
The Van Dam Geronimo might sound more like a classic Western movie than a yacht, but the boat's rounded cockpit, forward love seat for two, and modern mahogany construction place it squarely in ...
Sailing Charter on Geronimo
Sailing Charter on Geronimo. An elegant 44ft. modern classic yacht with center cockpit and very spacious interior. This yacht is our latest addition to our fleet and ready for comfortable cruising. She can take up to 8 guests on day charters and 4 to 6 people for live aboard. Geronimo is a cutter rigged ketch with a main furler system, fully ...
Whisper Geronimo
Whisper of V Geronimo, launched in 1984, serial number 09, equipped with a carbon mast increased to 31 meters, was completely renovated between 2007 and 2011.
Christopher's Geronimo
Facebook Twitter Blogger Tumblr The 8-Day Transformation of our Victory 21' Sailboat My heart pounded as adrenaline rushed through my veins, the wind kissing my cheeks as we thread through the oncoming vessels fighting for our position. It was the 68th annual High Sierra Regatta, marking half a decade of crewing together aboard Chris's (now […]
0 Geronimo Trail, Austin, TX 78734
0 Geronimo Trail, Austin, TX 78734. $135,000 ... You'll enjoy exclusive access to Lake Austin, just a mile away from the Apache Shores Boat Ramp and Park, along with a host of neighborhood amenities including parks, scenic trails, and boat docks. This prime location blends tranquility with convenience, offering close proximity to the vibrant ...
Why I Photograph Word Tattoos
On a small boat in Thailand, a young Korean tourist showed me the word High tattooed on his torso. "It's because I like to get high," he said. ... Like Geronimo, the man is a Native American ...
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The sailing vessel Geronimo sails year round in the North Atlantic from the U.S. East Coast to The Bahamas and Caribbean, to Bermuda and the Canadian Maritimes, and across to Europe and the Mediterranean.
Geronimo is a voyage of self-discovery. Student crew members discover the joys and challenges of life aboard a 69-foot cutter as they sail along one leg of a transatlantic tour that from 2015-2017 featured stops in the Azores, Spain, Italy, Greece, the Canary Islands and Puerto Rico, as well as ports along the eastern coast […]
Geronimo is a French trimaran designed to break great offshore records. It was skippered by the French yachtsman Olivier de Kersauson. It was launched on Saturday 29 September 2001 in Brest, France by Marie Tabarly.
America II US 42 converted to Geronimo. Der "Whomper" in Aktion. US-42 was later converted to the 12m "Geronimo" the main yacht in the movie "Wind", released 1992. Carroll Ballard was the director, and Francis Ford Coppola the executive producer. The boat was skippered by the Cup veteran and now technical adviser Peter Gilmour.
Geronimo Geronimo, 69' Cutter-rigged Sloop Ted Fontaine specifically designed Geronimo for St. George's School and she was built in 1998 by New England Boat Works. Geronimo is a United States documented vessel and is inspected and certified by the United States Coast Guard as a Sailing School Vessel.
Geronimo is a sailing yacht owned by St. George's School. The Geronimo program is one of our experiential learning programs.
Last month, Kisling and a crew of four other Cal Poly sailors set out to sail 'Geronimo,' a 40-foot race boat owned by his family. They sailed down the Central Coast from Santa Cruz to Morro Bay. The team plans to use the boat to practice different racing skills for a sailing competition they have in March. Jack Kisling on Geronimo's deck.
Giant squid slows Geronimo. Geronimo lost about an hour while the squid clung on. BREST, France (CNN) -- A giant squid entwined itself round the rudder of the trimaran Geronimo, forcing an ...
Geronimo is a 70-foot cutter designed specifically for St. George's School. Built in 1998 by New England Boat Works in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Geronimo is a United States documented vessel, inspected and certified by the United States Coast Guard as a Sailing School Vessel (SSV). 400 Gallon water capacity. 53 Gross tons.
Three days after crossing the start line for The Challenge in Sydney, Geronimo is eating up the miles in her race to circumnavigate Australia.
While the film Wind, one of the best boat movies, was inspired by Dennis Conner's experience competing for the America's Cup in 1983 on board Liberty, the yacht that was actually used in filming was the 12 Metre type sailing yacht Stars & Stripes 87. She was called Geronimo in the film, but Stars & Stripes 87 was more than a screen legend.
Geronimo was designed by Van Dam Custom Boats as a day boat, for picnic outings and evening cocktail cruises for up to ten people. Her beautiful rounded stern is reminiscent of some of the great wooden commuters of the 20's and 30's.
Vessel GERONIMO is a Tug, Registered in USA. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Get the details of the current Voyage of GERONIMO including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 9903188, MMSI 368126190, Call sign WDL3906
Vessel GERONIMO is a Sailing Vessel, Registered in USA. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Get the details of the current Voyage of GERONIMO including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 0, MMSI 366757430, Call sign WCY7348
Geronimo: An American Legend: Directed by Walter Hill. With Jason Patric, Gene Hackman, Robert Duvall, Wes Studi. The story of the Apache chief and his armed resistance to the U.S. Government's subjugation of his people.
Geronimo Sailing owns one of the most luxurious charter yachts on the West Coast of Scotland To Infinity . To Infinity is available for charter for the 2023 season from April 28th. Available for exclusive private use for family or corporate occasions - whatever you choose to do she will look after you. With a professional crew on board you can ...
Vessel GERONIMO (IMO 9903188, MMSI 368126190) is a Tug built in 2020 and currently sailing under the flag of United States (USA).
Geronimo and his men are destined for Fort Pickens, near Pensacola, Florida, and the women and children and two scouts for Fort Marion, at San Augustine, Florida. The names of the Indian braves are Geronimo, Natchez, Porcio, Fenn, Abnandria, Mahi, Yahenza, Fishnoith, Touze, Bishi, Chona, Lazalyah, Molzos, Nulthigal, Sophonne and Louah. The band, small though it was when captured, at one time ...
Giant squid slows Geronimo. Geronimo lost about an hour while the squid clung on. BREST, France (CNN) -- A giant squid entwined itself round the rudder of the trimaran Geronimo, forcing an ...
The Van Dam Geronimo might sound more like a classic Western movie than a yacht, but the boat's rounded cockpit, forward love seat for two, and modern mahogany construction place it squarely in ...
Sailing Charter on Geronimo. An elegant 44ft. modern classic yacht with center cockpit and very spacious interior. This yacht is our latest addition to our fleet and ready for comfortable cruising. She can take up to 8 guests on day charters and 4 to 6 people for live aboard. Geronimo is a cutter rigged ketch with a main furler system, fully ...
Whisper of V Geronimo, launched in 1984, serial number 09, equipped with a carbon mast increased to 31 meters, was completely renovated between 2007 and 2011.
Facebook Twitter Blogger Tumblr The 8-Day Transformation of our Victory 21' Sailboat My heart pounded as adrenaline rushed through my veins, the wind kissing my cheeks as we thread through the oncoming vessels fighting for our position. It was the 68th annual High Sierra Regatta, marking half a decade of crewing together aboard Chris's (now […]
0 Geronimo Trail, Austin, TX 78734. $135,000 ... You'll enjoy exclusive access to Lake Austin, just a mile away from the Apache Shores Boat Ramp and Park, along with a host of neighborhood amenities including parks, scenic trails, and boat docks. This prime location blends tranquility with convenience, offering close proximity to the vibrant ...
On a small boat in Thailand, a young Korean tourist showed me the word High tattooed on his torso. "It's because I like to get high," he said. ... Like Geronimo, the man is a Native American ...