Memorial Day Weekend
Are you ready for the summer? Memorial Day marks the start of the Summer season for many. This weekend in Key West is going to be busy with the Southernmost City full to the brim with visitors from all over…
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Key West, it’s all about the water.
Key West is a very small island, we have a saying down here, “When you don’t know what you are doing, everybody else does”. The waters around the Southernmost City become an extension of the island itself, so many of…
The Conch Republic Independence Celebration
On April 23rd 1982 the Conch Republic was born. This years celebration kicks off on Friday the 19th and runs through Sunday the 28th. Lots of “Only in Key West” events. For those of you not familiar with how the…
The Famous Key West Sunset
They say a trip to Key West is not complete without watching the sunset. Mallory Square is a popular spot for many, street performers vie for your attention, food vendors and local artisans offer treats and souvenirs. Known as the…
Plain Sailing
What is it about sailing that is so special. That feeling one encounters the moment you step aboard, a definite but elusive sensation that says, “This is it”. There is a harmony between man and vessel and the sea, whether…
Weddings
Are you planning on getting married in Key West? Key West is the #2 wedding destination in the nation and the Schooner Western Union makes for a unique and spectacular experience. Whether you choose to exchange vows or host your…
The Conch Republic
The Conch (konk) Republic was established on April 23rd 1982, when The Florida Keys seceded from the United States of America. Key West is the capitol of the republic, which extends to the legally defined boundaries of Monroe County Florida…
Preserve my past, ensure my future.
As of this date, I am 74 years old, I continue to this day to do what I love and that is sail. Every day I welcome passengers aboard, some new faces, some old friends, all greatly appreciated. Everyone who…
Full Moon Sailing
Every sail on The Western Union is special, but the full moon sails are of another world. Out of the harbor and under way sails full of the evening air, a feeling of tranquility takes over. As we leave Key…
The Official Flagship of Key West and the State of Florida
On July 1st, 2012 the Schooner Western Union was officially designated the State of Florida’s official flagship. The schooner was built in 1939 and served for 35 years as as a cable vessel for the Western Union Telegraph Company, repairing…
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