2008 · 52' ALTIMA EURO SEDAN

Chasing sunsets.
Creating memories.

Adventures aboard Endless Sunsets with Tom, Heather, and the people who make every voyage worth remembering.

THE SHIP'S LOG

Every trip becomes part of the story.

Destinations, discoveries, favorite anchorages, family memories, and lessons learned while exploring the Gulf and beyond.

6voyages shared

57photos in the journal

13friends & crew aboard

TRIP REPORTS

Latest adventures

August 15, 2026

Egmont Key Day Trip

A great summer day trip to Egmont Key. Facebook source:

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January 24, 2026

Jewfish Key Anchorage

A day at anchor off Jewfish Key with friends. We launched the tender Sunny, enjoyed great conditions, and took the Gulf route home. Facebook source:

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January 23, 2026

Sunset Cruise to Marina Jack

A sunset cruise across Sarasota Bay to Marina Jack. The Admiral took the wheel, dolphins seemed to be everywhere, and the sky delivered. Facebook source:

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January 23, 2026

Downtown Sarasota - Marina Jacks - Jewfish Key - Dockside

Endless Sunsets crew enjoyed a weekend exploring downtown Sarasota. We arrived to Marina Jacks a little after closing, but they were still available to help with our lines. Heather and I spent the night enjoying music on the docks and looking at the other boats. Josh and Andrea joined us the next day for an early morning cruise / anchorage at Jewfish Key. We met up with Mark and Lynn at the sandbar, enjoyed the water and some laughs before heading back up river to Riviera Dunes and our home slip. Josh and Andrea stayed the night on the boat and we enjoyed some great food, drinks, tunes and lots of laughs.

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December 27, 2025

2025 Holiday Adventure

Seven days exploring Florida's Gulf Coast, December 27, 2025–January 2, 2026. Day 1 — Riviera Dunes to Anna Maria Island, with a stop at Galati Yacht Basin. An engine fault at departure was resolved with help from our Riviera Dunes dockmates. Calm seas, a light breeze, good friends, and the first sunset set the tone. Day 2 — Anchored outside Venice Inlet for a few perfect-weather hours, then continued to Crow's Nest Marina. Day 3 — Venice to Boca Grande, securing at Boca Grande Marina after a beautiful run south. Day 4 — A shore day in Boca Grande for shopping, local history, laundry, and good food as cooler weather arrived. Day 5 — New Year's Eve at the dock. Wind and cold changed the dinghy plan, so we explored more of the island's history. Day 6 — Rough Gulf conditions sent us back to the ICW for Boca Grande to Venice. Dolphins, bridge openings, and an air-draft lesson made the day memorable. We tucked into a tight inside slip at Crow's Nest, met the crew of Bobbin Along about 4,000 miles into their Great Loop, and had dinner with Heather and Jess. Day 7 — Venice home to Palmetto with following seas and cool breezes. More family joined us for the final leg and a wonderful homecoming. Operational note: air draft includes antennas and all other raised equipment. Facebook sources:

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Friends & Family Weekend

An amazing weekend aboard Endless Sunsets with friends and family. Rich put together a 53-second video of the memories. Facebook reel:

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MEET ENDLESS SUNSETS

Built for the long way home.

A 2008 Altima 52' Euro Sedan, homeported at Riviera Dunes Marina in Palmetto, Florida. She is our basecamp for Gulf Coast weekends, new anchorages, and the kind of days that deserve a place in the logbook.

52' Euro SedanAltima Yachts · 2008

Twin Cummins QSM11660 hp each

Palmetto, FloridaRiviera Dunes Marina

Captain & crewTom, Heather, family & friends

FROM THE WATER