The Dubloon

02/27/2023

She looks good at 92!

01/13/2023

12/08/2022

08/29/2021

08/22/2021

Join us for an outdoor experience like none other on Lake Lanier.

05/18/2021

Chapter 9:

Morning comes. The back-drop of high, green mountains through a tremendous bank of cumulus clouds is set behind the orderly little village of Puerto Vallarta and the tall tiled dome of its church. Captain Bush was still groggy from the past few evenings of a fouled anchor and much needed impromptu beach pig roast luau with the crews of “Novia”, “Little Bear”, and “Zephyr.” After such a profound journey, it is hard to put to words the feelings of deciding to close a chapter, head home, and open a new one. The past months were spent discussing the onward push to Hawaii, Tahiti, or even the Caribbean… Sybil was not of the mind to carry on any further and Wesley, although much less admittedly, began to miss southern California more every day. He was taking a shore boat in to clear Dubloon for the last time.

Upon return Dubloon was sold and it is believed the Bushes took up a home in Newport and ownership of a boat yard/marina. There, the beloved ship still resided for a time. She would be gone for a while and have some undocumented years but only to return as she always had but this time in need of serious repair.

The year was now 1956. Maury and Alma Gladson together with their son James would begin a restoration of more than just an old boat

04/20/2021

Great crew and great weather for our spring practice. Keep an eye out for times, dates, and opportunities as our operations open back up in full swing soon!

Thanks a ton to William Brown for the great shots! See you out there!

04/17/2021

Great overcast day to get our spring cleaning done before a weekend sail. Looking forward to the coming season!

01/15/2021

Happy 1st Anniversary on Lake Lanier! The Old Girl spent 90 years in salt water, but she is loving some fresh southern water.

10/25/2020

Chapter 8: A Word of Praise

Only by on-the-spot trial and error could the charming little coves and anchorages of this tropical paradise be correctly charted. As the good ship Dubloon carried happily onward nearing its home port more than 3,000 nautical miles later, the Bush family would also sail into the pages of history. The drawings and notes from this family voyage became the official charts for this part of the world.

We leave behind this season in our timeline with the final note from Captain Wes. It resonates with me personally on a profound level and is a sentiment I believe all explorers share:

"It is a fact that the truths, the sincerity, the humility, and the exhilarations one experiences cruising the sea will lend tranquility to the most troubled mind. Pleasant or unpleasant, there is a solid dependability and authority about the sea that cannot be denied! Out there is not just an escape from a humdrum life, but a thoroughly real, stimulating, soul-satisfying experience.
In such surroundings one sees the sun rise, feels the breeze brush his cheek. The sea sparkles before the eyes and the body is agile and responsive. In such surroundings one sees the sun set, reads the signs, and sees the stars pierce the beautiful night. One honestly tastes his food, enjoys his activity, and feels the precious peace of real rest.
The sea will unerringly expose a laggard and a fraud, build up and enhance a simple, honest soul!"

There is a light and refuge of peace for all those who seek it. Have a nice weekend everyone!

10/20/2020

As always, wonderful work done by the pro!