Current Crew

Tag: — mattholmes @ 2:34 am

As of mid-June there’s three of us!

Matt Holmes Karen Holmes Jonathon Haradon




9 Responses to “Current Crew”

  1. Jamie says:
    February 19th, 2010 at 11:28 am

    Right on you guys. my wife and I will be about 5 years behind you.

  2. Steve Hogan says:
    February 25th, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    Matt and karen,

    Glad you guys had a good trip to San Diego. We saw you guys leave two harbors and get your sail up before we got underway
    across the channel to King Harbor (Redondo Beach). Had a nice brisk sail home(winds up to 25).

    Best of luck on your journey

    Warm regards

    Steve and Robin (S/V Robin Ann, Tayana 52)

  3. mattholmes says:
    February 27th, 2010 at 11:15 pm

    thanks steve, and best luck to you guys getting out on your own cruising adventures soon . . .

  4. Tresa ( Krise) Flowers says:
    March 5th, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    Karen i knew you when you were little. Phil and your dad were friends. Anyway I’ve been following your trip, just so cool you two are doing this, i will be checking in, stay safe :) Tresa

  5. CedricGlasier says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 6:19 am

    You guys look great.. Seems like a good time in San diego… Hmmmm a drink? whats is your next port of call once you leave this side of the coast… I will find something for you when you get there.
    Happy winds

  6. Prince William Taylor aka P.Willy says:
    March 26th, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    Hey guys,

    Great adventure! My Love and I, Amanda are heading to the Keys in the morning for our first sailing adventure. I am “checking out” myself in 2 years…we have a plan to do our own sailing adventure in 2-3 years and around the world in 5.
    We live in Oklahoma, not far from where the Valiants are presently made. Great vessel you have chosen, best of luck with her. I’m looking at an Endeavour 43, Lord Nelson 41 or maybe a Valiant if I can find one well equipped for a price and can deal with. I saw that you did a lot of re-furb work yourself any changes that you would make? I’m mechanically inclined, however I would rather have a turn key vessel or close to it…….what are your thoughts.
    Well, gotta run..packing awaits……..and I better get some sleep before my flight……..the best of luck and my you and your bride have a safe and wonderful journey. Looking forward to hearing from you.

    William and Amanda

  7. mattholmes says:
    March 27th, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    william,
    hang tight for two years and you can buy ours–not even joking–by then it will certainly be time tested. Truthfully, the valiant 40 is a perfect first boat to buy, for two reasons: 1) as a first time buyer you don’t know what to get 2) the valiant is a cult boat and holds its value. Once you have ripped apart and rebuilt so much on your own, then you’ll be able to look at any no-name boat in any marina and judge whether you want her or not–and that’s the best way to get a killer deal. But for a first boat–valiant is a great call (if you can find one).

  8. H. Michael says:
    April 2nd, 2010 at 4:38 am

    I wanna play too.

  9. William says:
    May 8th, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Hi Guys,

    Matt thanks for your reply. Amanda and I had a great adventure sailing in the Keys.
    We had a great Captain/Instructor. We sailed on an older Morgan….not so nice.
    At least I know what I don’t want in a boat….LOL.
    Heading to NY for wedding in few weeks and I have found a 1982 Endeavour 43 to check out in NJ.
    They’re great for live-aboard, but don’t sail as nice a Valiant.
    I know this is a journey and I want to find the right vessel.
    Looking forward to hearing from you when you finish your Pacific crossing. Safe journey and God speed.
    Amanda and William

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