Showing posts with label sailing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sailing. Show all posts

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: A Postcard Perfect Day At The Dunedin Marina

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Dunedin, Florida: A Postcard Perfect Day At The Dunedin Marina No, I don't seem to be able to resist taking more pictures at the Marina, especially when it is a day as beautiful as this one. Talk about blue sky and fluffy white clouds! This is what we are talking about when we brag about how beautiful this area is.

And here's some cool news: I have opened a store on Cafe Press. That's right, as I expand the product available at the store, you will have the opportunity to buy postcards, calendars, note cards and so on featuring some of the best photographs from the Dunedin Daily Photo!

The name of the store is ABOCAI, which stands for A Bunch Of Crazy-Ass Ideas. :) And the first product available in my store are postcards featuring the photograph above. If you'd like to see what the image above looks like as a postcard, click this link: POSTCARD. If you like what you see, you can purchase a pack of 8 postcards for only $7.99.
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If you would like to see more of this area, check out Clearwater Beach Daily Photo, and Clearwater Daily Photo. If you enjoy photography, check out my photography blog. Thanks for coming today, I hope you enjoyed your mini-vacation to Dunedin, Florida!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: International Optimist Logo: Regatta Club

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Dunedin, Florida: International Optimist Logo: Regatta Club Sailing Optimist Sailboat How do you feel about BLUE? Ever seen this logo before? No, it's not the Illuminati... It's the logo for the International Optimist Dinghy Association. IODA for short. And according to that website, "The optimist is, quite simply, the boat in which the young people of the world learn to sail".

So, if you have a child who is interested in sailing or sailboats, perhaps you want to check out the International Optimist concept of sailing. It seems like it might be a great way to get your child interested in something more than video games, not to mention the social skills and confidence they will develop while they're having all that fun. Needless to say, I am pretty sure they have a club in Dunedin, based at the Dunedin Marina.
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If you would like to see more of this area, check out Clearwater Beach Daily Photo, and Clearwater Daily Photo. If you enjoy photography, check out my photography blog. Thanks for coming today, I hope you enjoyed your mini-vacation to Dunedin, Florida!

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Causeway: Sailboats & Powerboats Mixing It Up

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Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Causeway: Sailboats & Powerboats Mixing It Up With reality TV all the rage, and all the drama and trauma that is used to sell advertising, it's easy to see conflict in this photograph. There are those on the water who want to enjoy the peace and tranquility that a sail driven boat provides. There are those on the water who want to enjoy the thrill and the rush that comes from screaming across the waves to the roar of internal combustion engines. It seems like a situation ripe for conflict.

BUT... what this picture really shows is that here in Florida, and here in Dunedin, and ESPECIALLY out here on the Dunedin Causeway, there is ample opportunity for everyone to enjoy life at whatever pace suits them best! If you want to go fast, GO FAST! If you want to slow down and smell the salt spray, then slow down and relax. Just please, be SAFE, and respect each other. Then we all have a good time, no matter our pace.

PS. Today is ELECTION DAY! So... make your vote count. Make your voice heard. If you are voting for my guy, get out and vote. If you are voting for the other guy, stay home, relax, we'll take of everything! :)
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If you would like to see more of this area, check out Clearwater Beach Daily Photo, and Clearwater Daily Photo. If you enjoy photography, check out my photography blog. Thanks for coming today, I hope you enjoyed your mini-vacation to Dunedin, Florida!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Dunedin, Florida: Boats All-A-Bobbing At The Marina

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Dunedin, Florida: Boats All-A-Bobbing At The Marina The Dunedin Marina... rows of pretty watercraft... afloat on rolling swells of liquid silver... pretty place to take a walk... or have a peaceful lunch.

What of the life afloat? What of the sailor's life? A life at sea, is it right for you, would it be right for me?
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If you would like to see more of this area, check out Clearwater Beach Daily Photo, and Clearwater Daily Photo. If you enjoy photography, check out my photography blog. Thanks for coming today, I hope you enjoyed your mini-vacation to Dunedin, Florida!

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Dunedin Florida: Dunedin Causeway: Sailing Hurricane Pass, Honeymoon Island

Dunedin Florida: Dunedin Causeway: Sailing Hurricane Pass, Honeymoon Island [click to enlarge] This image of serenity was captured on a recent day at the Dunedin Causeway. When I look at this photograph, I just want to go lay in the sun somewhere. I want to just lay down in the sun, and forget all my cares and worries. Wouldn't that just be cooler than cool. sigh.

The sailboat is headed in the direction of Hurricane Pass, which passes between Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island, both of which are state parks. These are two very beautiful beach areas that we will visit together soon. Caladesi Island is only accessible by boat, and Honeymoon Island is accessible by car, over the Dunedin Causeway.

So check back soon, which you know you want to do, so go ahead and bookmark this page now please. Oh, and please spread the word "Google this: Dunedin Daily Photo". Thanks!

Here's What's Happening: DEC. 15: Dunedin Coastal Cleanup will begin at 8AM, meeting on Dunedin Causeway. For details, call Dunedin Volunteer Services at 727-812-4545.

DEC. 16: Holiday with the Hounds is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at Happy Tails Dog Park, 3051 Garrison Road. Celebrate the season with your pet with a hot dog cookout for owners and a gift exchange of wrapped dog-related items under $5, such as dog bones, dug brush, collar. etc. Call 298-3288 for more information.

DEC. 18: The city’s Concert Band Holiday Concert is set for Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 pm., in the new Dunedin Community Center, at the corner of Pinehurst Road and Michigan Boulevard in Highlander Park. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed. For more information or directions call the Dunedin Community Center at 812-4533.

WEEKLY: The Dunedin Green Market is located in Pioneer Park at the cross streets of Douglas Avenue and Main Street in Downtown Dunedin and runs every Friday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, from October 19, 2007 to April 25, 2008.

WEEKLY: Every Tuesday night from 8PM to 11PM, the Dunedin Brewery hosts the Dunedin Brewery Drum Circle. The Brewery is located at 937 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, Florida. Phone# 727-736-0606

ONGOING – The Dunedin Fine Art Center’s Holiday Show is continuing through Dec. 24. Stock up on ornaments and decorations and pick up Christmas gifts. A dozen themed holiday trees are up for sale, as well as art. Check out their awesome galleries. The center is at 1143 Michigan Blvd. Call 298-3322.

Sunday, December 9, 2007

Dunedin Florida: Dunedin Causeway: Jet Skis!

Dunedin Florida: Dunedin Causeway: Jet Skis! Okay, at this point we know that you can sail off the Dunedin Causeway, in St. Joseph Sound or Hurricane Pass. We know you can ride bicycles on the Dunedin Causeway Spur of the Pinellas Trail. And I think I mentioned the jet skis... but I wanted to drive that one home to you. These things are fast and fun. At least, they look like a lot of fun.

Admittedly, I woul prefer a sit-down craft myself, like a waverunner. I can imagine that these get to be a bit much on the knees, with all that wave pounding, if you are not of an active nature. :) Either way, these two really seemed to be enjoying themselves. And there really is a lot of space out there, plenty of room for all manner of watercraft. So you definitely want to put it on your Florida Vacation list, or your after-relocation relaxation list, to check out jet ski or waverunner rentals.

What's Happening:
TODAY: Dunedin Community Chorus Holiday Concert - The 80-voice Dunedin Community Chorus presents, “Holiday Fantasy,” a concert for the season, on Sunday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m., at Edinburgh Hall in the new Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. Suggested donated is $5. For more information, call 727-812-4533.

DEC. 16: Holiday with the Hounds is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at Happy Tails Dog Park, 3051 Garrison Road. Celebrate the season with your pet with a hot dog cookout for owners and a gift exchange of wrapped dog-related items under $5, such as dog bones, dug brush, collar. etc. Call 298-3288 for more information.

DEC. 18: The city’s Concert Band Holiday Concert is set for Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 pm., in the new Dunedin Community Center, at the corner of Pinehurst Road and Michigan Boulevard in Highlander Park. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed. For more information or directions call the Dunedin Community Center at 812-4533.

ONGOING – The Dunedin Fine Art Center’s Holiday Show is continuing through Dec. 24. Stock up on ornaments and decorations and pick up Christmas gifts. A dozen themed holiday trees are up for sale, as well as art. Check out their awesome galleries. The center is at 1143 Michigan Blvd. Call 298-3322.

Friday, December 7, 2007

Dunedin Florida; Dunedin Causeway; Sailing In Hurricane Pass

Dunedin Florida; Dunedin Causeway; Sailing In Hurricane Pass More fun in the sun. This was picture was taken less than a week ago! It was a beautiful, warm day and people were out enjoying every bit of it. These two sailboats make a good picture to give you an idea of how it felt to be out on the Dunedin Causeway, or sailing in Hurricane Pass, between Caladesi Island and Honeymoon Island. Even standing still in the shade, to take my photographs, was a very hot endeavor!

The nearer, blue, sailboat is a trimaran, but I don't know the make. The further boat, with the multicolored sail, is a Hobie Cat. Hobie is a very popular brand of catamaran. They are light, and easy to sail. And LOTS of fun. Trimarans can be a lot of fun too. This trimaran was not exactly screaming along, but if you want to see an incredible trimaran video on YouTube, click here. It gets more incredible as you get a little further into the video.

Oh, and did I mention... The City Of Dunedin Holiday Street Parade, aka Christmas Parade, is tomorrow! Yup, tomorrow starting at 11AM! And also, they are having the Candy Cane Lane Holiday Craft Fair Extraordinaire! The craft fair will be at the Dunedin Community Center. The parade will be on Douglas Ave. Also on Sunday, the Holiday Chorus Concert, also at the Community Center. Lots of fun stuff this weekend!
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