Splendido got her 15 minutes of fame this month, getting a mention in the January/February 2014 issue of Good Old Boat magazine. There, on page 30, is this image from an early-season sail with our good friends Patty Bell and Mike Bryant, with Debbie Branby at the helm. I have had a subscription to Good Old Boat magazine since 2011 and thoroughly enjoy the publication, as it caters to those of us who like to mess about in boats and do a lot of the work ourselves.

It’s also fun to see what others around the country have done with their older boats, and some of the MacGyver-esque fixes and modifications are simply amazing. Plus, as an advertising guy at heart, I just love the small-space ads for unique sailboat products and services in the back of the magazine. I get something useful out of every issue, and eagerly await the next issue (it comes out six times a year). Check it out online at http://www.goodoldboat.com for current news of interest to good old boaters and also to get a subscription or order some of their very fun swag items, too.

Online, I was also thrilled to see Splendido appear as the cover art for the Yahoo! Groups page for Catalina 270 sailboats. This is a handy forum I turn to now and then to get specific answers from fellow Catalina 270 lovers from all over the nation. It’s an honor to be in such auspicious company, and like any doting father, I’m always happy to see photos of our girl, wherever they may appear.

Fair winds and smooth sailing! DB