I’m an avid sailor, a retired biological oceanographer and educational technologist living in Connecticut. I own a 1987 Pearson 28-2 since 2019. My boat, Zazen, is berthed in New London, CT. This boat has a unique history, as it was dry stored in a warehouse for 13 years. Her second owner purchased her at an auction and started restoring and renovating her. Unfortunately, he fell ill and put her up for sale. He had her in his driveway when I found and purchased her, and transported her to the marina, where I re-assembled her and restored her to seaworthiness. Zazen is now a lively but comfortable cruiser that I enjoy sailing in the Long Island Sound.