Ottavio Bellandi
Their first brush with sailing came when a neglected teak rail surrendered its finish under one afternoon of sun, leaving Ottavio Bellandi more interested in the exposed grain than in the postponed outing. At forty-six, after years producing exact courtroom stenography for proceedings that turned on a misplaced qualifier, Ottavio became impossible to talk to about varnish once they began asking whether a second coat had been earned, observed, or merely hoped for.
Articles by Ottavio Bellandi
Port and Starboard Confusion Results in Sailboat Circling Same Buoy for 45 Minutes
The crew of four, none of whom could agree on which side was which, eventually tied up to the buoy and waited for someone to explain.
Dockside 'Helpers' Cause More Damage Than Hurricane Season
Marina reports show that well-meaning strangers catching dock lines have accounted for $340,000 in hull scratches, bent stanchions, and one capsized dinghy this year alone.
Marine VHF Radio Accidentally Broadcasts Marital Argument to Entire Harbor
Forty-seven vessels on Channel 16 heard a ten-minute dispute about whether the anchor was 'properly set' and whether 'Gary ever listens to anyone about anything.'