Through her words and beautiful photographs, Leney Breeden brings us along a camp-cruising adventure aboard UNA, a Sooty Tern, built and sailed by her father.
You can view more of her work at “A Girl Named Leney“.
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Andrew Arthur says:
She is a beautiful boat – great story, great adventure, special relationships
Richard Holcombe says:
Thanks for sharing.
Gerry Kelly says:
Thank you for sharing, absolutely inspiring. Daughters rock!
Allan Horton says:
Thanks, Leney, for the post and photos. When I was 14 (in 1951) my dad bought me a Lightning-class sloop (19 ft LOA) in Coconut Grove, and we sailed it home to Sarasota, Fl. on Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, camping aboard or on the shore all the way. We thought so little of it that we kept no log and took no photos and I have regretted it ever since. It got me out of school for 45 days (don’t know how he managed that!) and taught me to sail, and I haven’t quit since – except now I’m an old man and almost never do any more. You have a dad just as special as his daughter; congrats to you both.
Allan Horton
Sarasota, Fl.
Kevin MacDonald says:
Leney, I’ve heard so much about you from your dad during our sailing adventures. He treasures you as a daughter and has every right to be so proud. Great pictures and story.
Tony Simmonds says:
Too beautiful, Leney. Brings tears to this father’s eyes.
John Breiby says:
Leney, thank you for sharing the beautiful photos of your trip, for giving your Dad such a nice tribute, and showing off the amazing boat he built. I’m sure your Dad is as proud of you as you are of him!!
Peter Green says:
love the photos – I’m half way through building a 12′ Riff, and the reasons given for building the boat echo my own, and I can’t wait to get it on the water with our kids!
Torrey Sylvester says:
I enjoyed these shots greatly. Your posts appeared on my instagram feed awhile ago and I have enjoyed them as well. You have a great eye and a real gift with words.
Christophe Matson says:
LOVE that gimbal-stove-upon-thwart! Brilliant!
John Wujack says:
Congrats to both of you. Thank you for sharing. On a practical note……could you please describe your cooking appliance? Kind regards, John
EeBee4 says:
It’s a poor man’s “Jetboil”, an eBay burner attached to bent aluminum bar and nested rings for a gimbal. Works fine under weigh for boiling pouched food, noodles or egg. Heat is too concentrated for pot foods. They will burn on the bottom, if not constantly stirred. Fine for coffee using a french press.
EeBee4 says:
Sorry, fuel is isobutane/propane. Container is by Coleman. Cut aluminum ring gimbals were selected to fit container.
Paul Koch says:
There is nothing more precious than a father-daughter bond. Leney and her dad are a model for all of us. Thank you for sharing your adventure and your love.
Diane Pool says:
The word ‘sanctity’ echoes deeply for me, memories of my own joyful times in a small boats surfacing to shake off the years with a surprisingly avid hunger; possibilities not thought of for life’s ever-changing seasons.
Phillip Diller says:
As Mr. Lux says, very generous. The photos are gorgeous and capture the sanctity of the journey. Blessings, and thank you for letting us join in.
Peter Lux says:
thank you…..very generous