My father had a passion for sailing and built his first sailboat, named So-Do-Me after a term my sister and I would use when we wanted to go along – anywhere and everywhere. Here is a picture from 1963 with my father, brother Bruce, and sisters Lynne and Mary. I’m the one with the blonde hair (thanks to either my grandmother or the milkman).
![Dad, Bruce, Lynne, Mary and Julie](https://gaviidaesails.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/1963-030-698x1024.jpg)
As years passed, I was far more interested in waterskiing than sailing but if I wanted to ski, I had to go sailing with my Dad when it was windy. The sailing bug really hit when Dan and I joined some friends sailing in the BVI – we got hooked! Now on our fourth boat Gaviidae, we are ready to explore where the wind takes us.
![Julie at the helm on a summer day](https://gaviidaesails.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Daniels-Phone-161-e1428281398505-300x271.jpg)
Love the picture of So-Do-Me – really cute! Gozzards are gorgeous boats. Looking forward to following your adventures aboard her.