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    Glenn Hipp

    Glenn Hipp has been sailing boats since he was 10 yrs. old, starting with a Sunfish and progressing to a Macgregor 25, Macgregor 25X, Pearson 303, Pearson 34, and his current Islander 48. His father, an engineer, instilled in him the importance of learning skills. Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, design and engineering have all been very useful in the repair, refurbishing and maintenance of his boats. Glenn currently resides in Sarasota, FL.

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    The Epic Bee Saga

    I am somewhere between the middle and end of refurbishing for fun and charter my 1982 Islander 48, Crescendo, hull number 1. She’s just about ready to move from Port Charlotte, FL where she’s been on ...

    Glenn Hipp
    October 1, 2017
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