No, Hazel, the Exhale is NOT for sale. The North Pacific trawler is typically seen in the Puget Sound area – Canada, Alaska, and Washington. A bit of a novelty on the east coast, we opened our home to nearly 700 people during the 2018 Trawlerfest in Stuart, FL. Our guard dog, Maddie Sue, made sure no one sat on her recliner.
On Tuesday, the crowded looper seminar confirmed our general travel plans, with stunning photos of historic ports and scenery along the way there was only one rule – keep a close eye on the weather!
Trevor Brice, President of North Pacific Yachts, tirelessly answered questions from curious boaters for four full days. Our dear friend, David Floyd, was the first overnight guest on the Great Loop!
Sunday Dinner Guests: Thanks Howard and Ann Freedman for making the drive from Delray Beach. Together we found a hidden gem for dinner – Sauder’s Landing, 9815 S. Ocean Dr, Bldg S., Jensen Beach, FL. Nestled in a gated community, this waterfront local restaurant has the best crab cakes I have ever eaten in a restaurant (almost, but not quite as good as Marty Liljequist’s homemade)! The grouper bites were amazing. Save room for homemade dessert, the portions are generous with plenty enough to share. www.sauderslanding.com
And the winner is …
At the end of the festival, PassageMaker, the popular trawler lifestyle magazine, awarded a trophy to the top voted boat in the show. In addition to our North Pacific, boats on display included Azimut, Bavaria (thanks for the memories, looper blogger First Mate Kate), Beneteau, Cutwater, Fleming, Hampton, Horizon, Jenneau, Krogen, Minorcan Islander, Prestige (we miss you, Ann Hughes and Dale Morgan!), Nordhavn, Nordic Tug, Northern Marine, Ranger Tug, Rosborough, and Trawlercat. Whew.
That’s right – in the midst of so many beautiful vessels, the 2018 People’s Choice Award went to Exhale!
Thanks Passage Maker for the truly awesome cheeseboard!
And now for a message from Mother Nature …
The boat show finally ended on Sunday. Today (Monday) our departure has been delayed by the weather, giving us plenty of time to update this blog.
Next Stop: Somewhere along the ICW, north of Stuart, weather permitting.
Exhale on the Water 
When you’re on the water too much wind is not your friend. With no strict calendar enjoy each day.
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Congratulations on winning the People’s Choice Award!! You’ve worked hard and deserve an award. Best wishes for safe harbor on your next Great Loop adventure!😘
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Congratulations to Team Exhale. Excellent recognition for a job well done at Trawlerfest 2018. See you soon!
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Thanks, Craig. Can’t wait to see you!
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