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Thanks for checking out Adventures of OLOH. Separate from my career in broadcasting I’ve been an avid boater most of my life and very lucky to call the water my other home. As a kid I spent lots of time on vacations puttering around with my family in rental boats of all kinds. We eventually bought a 24′ runabout that we still have and enjoy to this day on the waters off the south shore of Long Island. Years later, after buying a home in New York’s Hudson Valley, Tim, our rescue dog Seven and I would discover the beauty of the Hudson River. It introduced us to a new journey that we began on the Soggy Dog, a 21’ Sea Ray Sundeck. Four Soggy Dogs later over many years of adventures our journey has led us to life aboard our 60 foot Motor Yacht which we’ve named “OLOH.” Part of our ownership experience is an ongoing refit, bringing her up to modern standards and our aesthetic as we travel between New York and Florida and beyond. Adventures Of OLOH is all about our journey on board, from the places we’ve been to the people we meet to the food that we eat and the work that we’re doing.
Whether you’re a boater or not we hope there’s something you’ll enjoy on our site (everybody loves food and pictures of a cute dog!). Please shoot us a note to say you’ve dropped by and if you see us on the water, stop over for a hello and cold beverage. As we love to say on OLOH — Boat. Plans. Life. Let’s get together and feel alright!
Captain, M/Y OLOH
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
LANDLOCKED
It is from here that our journey begins.
For years we had been surrounded by towering buildings, traffic jams and oblivious lubbers in the city that never sleeps. It was a vibrant yet frenetic existence. It was the storied love/hate relationship. We weren’t ready to leave but we were ready to move on. We spent summers fleeing to our family retreat on Long Island and to the country town in Ohio that I had sprouted from. We worked hard, but we were also so very fortunate to have what we had — families who surrounded us with love and compassion, friends who shared and shaped our in-betweens. And, lots of laughter. There was never a point when we didn’t acknowledge our gratitude. There was never a point we weren’t reminded by our beloved Pit-Lab rescue, Seven, with his pure joy of living, that life was a gift. But we were still searching for something. Seeking our truth. READ MORE…
BLOG
Our BLOG has several categories including Travel Log, SeeFare and OLOH Gear. Travel Log will give you the specifics of our travels from the distances we cover to the marinas we stop at, fuel burn numbers and a great overview of our experience from those days that we’re underway. It will give you a real taste of what our time on the water is like. SeeFare is a bit about the places we’ve been and their history but mostly about the good food that we enjoyed when we were there. OLOH Gear focuses on our cruising essentials and the equipment that makes our time on board safer and more enjoyable.
Don’t forget that the newest entry will always be listed first in the BLOG section, so if you want to start at the beginning of our journey, head to the entry Departure is Imminent. Also, be sure to subscribe on the BLOG page so you can get updates when we post a new entry.
Thanks, and enjoy!
Conditions: Sunny and warm. Winds south 5-10 kts, waters calm then light chop. Distance traveled:…
Conditions: Overcast with occasional light showers, cool then warmer. Winds southeast 5-10 kts, seas 1'…
Conditions: Overcast to start then sunny and warm. Winds North/Northeast 5-10 kts, Delaware Bay 1-2'…
Conditions: Sun and clouds, low 70's. Winds South/Southeast 10-15-20 kts, seas 2-3'. Distance traveled: 125…
Conditions: Heavy fog then sunny and warm. Winds southeast 5-10 kts. River predominantly calm then…
Conditions: Mostly cloudy with occasional showers, heavy at time. Winds North/Northeast 10 kts, river calm.…
Update as of 9.22.19: With the recent parade of tropical storms and other disturbances, we…
In ancient times, in both Greek and Roman cultures, the period when the star Sirius…
PROJECTS
We are steadily working on our refit, checking projects off our list while at the same time “enjoying the ride”. There are always more pics and videos on the way as we continue to customize and upgrade OLOH so be sure to check back often. In all aspects, we’ve been very pleased with the results. Our goal is to detail our process and our choices so they became an informational jumping-off point. Mouse over (or touch) the images below to see what we’re up to.
HEADS
Proof that toilets CAN be exciting! We replaced our three "foot-pedal" Vacuflush heads with state-of-the-art Raritan Marine Elegance heads with electronic controls. Details coming.
STATEROOMS
The boat's original 2004 bedding is gone with plans for more new materials in the three sleeping quarters.
SALON
A refresh of OLOH's main living space is underway.
GALLEY
So far we've installed a new granite galley sink and fixture along with a full-size fridge with more to come.
THE TEAM
Our Team is the group of boating professionals who were and are an important part of making OLOH happen. We happily recommend any of the people we’ve placed on “our team.” We are currently working on individual links for all of these fine folks that will include details of what they did, pictures and even some video. Please stand-by on 16 and check back often as we continue to populate this section.
Our Five Anchor Server section honors the excellent servers we have met at different ports. If you are a boater you are familiar with the term, “drop the anchor.” It means you’ve found the perfect spot to spend some time and so you drop the anchor. The servers recognized here are people who have made our dining experiences special. •Personality •Pride •Attention to detail •Attitude •Food/drink knowledge = Five Anchors. We’ve been lucky to meet quite a few. If you happen to be one of them and would like to tell us more about yourself, please shoot us a note so we can tell more of your story.
GARNET
Harbourside Bar and Grill South Seas Island Resort, Captiva Island FL — Garnet became one of our favorites because he was easy going, detail oriented and very polite. We requested him every time we dined there. When Momma Judy was visiting for her birthday, he surprised us with a birthday dessert and candle. Thanks, Garnet for your thoughtfulness and excellent service.
HEIDI
Salty Oyster Bar and Grill, Perry Hotel, Stock Island Marina Village - There's not enough space to say how much we (particularly Jasper) loved Heidi! Always a welcoming smile, a dog treat and water bowl, and excellent everything! Truly one of the best, she made it hard to stay away. We miss you Heidi!
T.K.
Antonia's, Key West - (pictured here at one of his infamous dinner parties he threw for us) If you've been to Key West and haven't met T.K. then turn around and go back. Not only is he a dear friend of many years, we had the pleasure of sitting at his coveted bar at Antonia's. He's one of the greatest, most entertaining and talented people you'll meet! We miss you T.K.
ANGIE
Salty Oyster Bar and Grill, Perry Hotel, Stock Island Marina Village - Angie! Again not enough room to say all the good things! Angie's smile and warm welcome and witty banter kept bringing us back. Her excellent service kept us longer than we needed. She always took special care of Jasper. We miss you!
ZAK
Salty Oyster Bar and Grill, Perry Hotel, Stock Island Marina Village - it's Zak! As you can clearly see from this photo, Zak is a cool dude in a loose mood. He's always ready to brighten your day by bringing the fun and concocting a perfectly crafted cocktail (he makes a mean Manhattan). And yes, he's ALSO Jasper's best friend. Peace out Zak!
ASHLEY
Old Bull Tavern, Beaufort, SC — From the minute we sat down, Ashley was immediately on top of things. She was extremely detail oriented and noticed the moment we needed something - often even before we needed it! She's very polite, engaging, had a great sense of humor and was super easy-going. She made our special occasion with friends even more special! Thanks, Ashley and good luck in your pursuits!
ANGELA
Lowcountry Produce Market and Cafe, Beaufort, SC — Angela wasn't actually our server, she was the manager who came to our table to say hello. We're giving her an honorable mention here because she was such a pleasure to talk to. Our server, Mary Alexis, was wonderful and attentive but wasn't up for a photo! Thank you both for a great experience.
CHRISTINA
Agave, Beaufort, SC — Christina is a hardworking mom with three kids who should be exhausted from working several jobs but you wouldn't know it. She had such a warm energy and an easy smile. She quickly helped us figure out what we wanted and her advice was perfect and we loved our choices. She was super attentive but not intrusive and a great server. Thanks, Christina, you were excellent.
ASHLEY
Foolish Frog, Beaufort, SC — Ashely was a blast and it felt like we've known her a long time. She was lovely and spunky and even brought us a taste of the alligator stew. She knew the menu well and insisted we try the fried okra...a good call! She also told us her daughter makes fun of the way she smiles but we happen to love it! Keep smiling Ashley and thanks for the fun afternoon!
DEVON
Saltus, Beaufort, SC — We were greeted warmly by Devon and it was immediately clear that she was excellent at her job. She was never rushed and spent time explaining menu items and giving us her favorites. Her service was truly five anchor and her wonderful personality made it even better. She is a visual artist by day and usually works one night a week there, so we got lucky! Thanks Devon, and all the best to you.
DIANE
Coinjock Marina Restaurant, Coinjock, NC — Diane was just terrific and the kind of person who you feel like you've known for a long time. She had a great sense of humor & was patient as we tried to figure out what not-fried to get and once we ordered she was very attentive. You were awesome Diane, see you next year!
NOAH
Water Street Cafe, Stonington, CT — Our experience at Water Street Cafe was so excellent we went back. They nailed it again with the food and service. Noah was engaging, witty and on top of every detail. Thanks for the excellent experience Noah. (Pictured next to him is Jake another terrific employee there.)
LORI
Spoon River, Belhaven, NC — Lori was attentive and really just a lovely person with a soft demeanor and good sense of humor. She made perfect drink suggestions and was knowledgeable about the menu, giving a little backstory on some of the offerings. We really enjoyed our time with you Lori! Thank you for the excellent service.
DARCY
Fish & Slips, Tidewater, VA — Darcy was very proper, extremely polite, very sweet. and a great server. We also learned she was a lawyer!...and became a personal trainer after her struggle and success with weight loss. Three jobs and working toward paying off her college tuition — so admirable! Good luck Darcy and rock on!
KATIE
Lucarita Mexican Restaurant, Greenport, NY — Katie was quiet and attentive with an easy smile and a fun personality. She was knowledgeable about the restaurant's history and food and steered us toward must-try items that made our experience perfect. Thanks Katie, we appreciate you!
LEO
Water Street Cafe, Stonington, CT — We met Leo during the first week of our shakedown. Leo was our very first Five Anchor server. His personality, knowledge and exceptional attitude really made our experience at Water Street Cafe special. He's "Danny Meyer" good! Thanks, Leo you set the standard for the Five Anchors!
AMANDA
Boat Yard Bar and Grill, Annapolis, MD — Amanda had a quiet, but lovely personality and really gave us some great food advice and was an excellent server. She's quite the hard worker. While her degreed profession is as a pastry chef, she works three jobs to pay off her college loans. Thanks, Amanda we know you'll go far!
SHAWN
Claudio's — Greenport, NY — Shawn had a smile at the ready immediately after we sat down. He's energetic and fun and steered us toward the fresh Mahi Reubens for which we will be forever grateful. And, when we had an issue with our drinks he took care of it without question. Thanks, Shawn for treating us so well!
AMANDA
Angry Arthur's Seafood Company, St. Michaels, MD — We connected with Amanda immediately with our rescue dog stories and she led us to some great food and beer choices. She had great energy, was attentive, knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We could've talked to her all night. Thanks for taking good care of us and give YOUR Jasper a hug!
BRITTANY
Island Hideaway, Solomons, MD — Brittany welcomed us with a warm smile and positivity. Passionate about the food, her honest answers to "what do you think of this?" led us to fantastic choices! She's also passionate about her three dogs and would probably have more if her husband let her! Thanks Brittany and good luck with what's next!
LIBATIONS
Our libations section lists our favorite drinks and we’ll be adding more as we go along. If you have a special beverage you like, send us the recipe and we’ll put it up here and of course, attribute it to you!
Broker commission is generally ten percent of the sale price and paid by the seller. If you are a buyer and you use a broker, your broker will split the commission with the seller’s broker. The buyer does not pay any broker fees/commissions.
Brokers
Before the purchase of any vessel getting proper surveys of the vessel and mechanical systems is money well spent. That boat might look like a beauty but is her hull sound? Engines only have 300 hours on a rebuild? If those engines haven’t been used and maintained, a survey will tell you the good, the bad and ugly.
Survey Says!
Contracts are important. Once an offer is made by the buyer, the seller has a window of time to accept or reject it. The seller may make a counter-offer. Negotiation is a part of the process. A signed contract by both parties will stipulate a window of time to close the deal.
Contract!
An essential part of the survey process is the sea trial. This is a critical exercise to make sure the vessel’s performance meets certain standards and to identify areas in need of attention. And, it gives you an opportunity to see how she performs on the water before ownership. It could make you fall in love…or fall overboard!
Sea Trial!
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