Autumn – when our coast is clear

Posted by Vinnie Mendes | Oct 30, 2022 | On the Water

I grew up on the North Jersey shore, and when I was offered a job transfer to …

Reminiscing on a different kind of Caribbean getaway

Posted by Vinnie Mendes | Oct 2, 2022 | On the Water

Several years ago, my brother and I, along with our wives decided we needed a trip to “The Islands,” that is …

Posted by Vinnie Mendes | Sep 8, 2022 | On the Water

Many interesting characters hung around the bar at my brother’s marina. One that comes to mind seemed to always be at …

Posted by Vinnie Mendes | Jul 31, 2022 | On the Water

When I was about 5 or 6 years old my father bought a war surplus rubber raft. It was designed to save a …

Posted by Vinnie Mendes | Jun 26, 2022 | On the Water

A while back a friend asked me what my scariest sailing story was. Now I have capsized, been dismasted, …