Capt. Walley acquires 43-foot catamaran.

From: Destin Log (Destin, FL) | Date: January 17, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Patrick Donohue

Jan. 17--A 46-foot catamaran has joined Capt. Rex Walley's fleet.

Walley, the captain of the Nathaniel Bowditch sailboat that works as a charter out of Destin's harbor, has recently purchased the Moondance, a 43-foot catamaran now docked in New York City.

Walley and Capt. Matt Ronk, Walley's longtime mate on the Nathaniel Bowditch, plan this week to head up to the Big Apple to pick up the boat and embark on a month-long voya...

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