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Andy Deen

Jun 25, 20232 min read

Learning to Sail in the Virgin Islands

As I conclude two weeks of teaching in the Virgin Islands (VI), I think it’s an appropriate time to jot down a few notes about why I love...

Andy Deen

Jun 14, 20232 min read

An Unconventional Photoshoot

If you browse our site and social media pages, you may have noticed some stunning photographs of Hawkeye, the Island Packet Yachts 439...

Andy Deen

May 4, 20233 min read

Essential Boating Gear (Part 2)

In last week's blog post, I listed some of the gear that I consider essential for the cruising sailor. In this post, I'll finish off my...

Andy Deen

Apr 26, 20235 min read

Essential Boating Gear (Part 1)

"It's not a hobby until you buy the costume." This is one of my favorite phrases to tell new sailors, but I also say it with tongue in...

Andy Deen

Apr 18, 20235 min read

Cruising South from Tampa Bay

This week, let's explore some cruising destinations as you head south out of Tampa Bay. As a reminder, the notes below are not intended...

Andy Deen

Apr 11, 20235 min read

Pinellas County by Sail

Welcome back to the King Tide Blog! My last post explored some fun day trips in Tampa Bay. I'd now like to explore my favorite...

Andy Deen

Apr 4, 20234 min read

Day Sailing in Tampa Bay

Don't get me wrong, I love nothing better than a multi-day cruise along the West Coast of Florida, but sometimes you only have a few...

Andy Deen

Apr 2, 20232 min read

Introducing the King Tide Blog

Hi everyone! Welcome to the King Tide Blog. My name is Captain Andy Deen, and I love sailing and teaching others to sail! Although I...