Episode Details

Jean Luc and Peter Mingils talk about the Mandates being eliminated in Florida and his sailboat improvements.

In September 2025, Florida allows exemptions from vaccine mandates for schoolchildren based on medical and religious grounds, as permitted by state law. Medical exemptions are available for validated health contraindications, while religious exemptions can be requested by parents with sincere beliefs opposing vaccination. Approximately 5.1% of Florida kindergartners (about 11,287 children) were exempted from one or more vaccines in the 2024-2025 school year, with nearly all exemptions being non-medical, higher than the national average of 3.6%. Religious exemption rates have risen to 6.4% among children aged 5-17, with some counties reaching up to 15% as of April 202

On September 3, 2025, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced plans to eliminate all vaccine mandates, including those for schoolchildren, which would make Florida the first U.S. state to do so. The Florida Department of Health intends to revise rules within 80 days to allow opt-outs for "personal health benefits” for vaccines like chickenpox, while mandates for measles and polio would require legislative changes. This proposal has sparked significant opposition from public health experts and some lawmakers, citing risks of outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles and polio. However, these changes are not yet implemented, and existing exemption policies remain in place pending legislative action in the 2026 session.

Jean Luc remembers to talk about the Sailboat Renovation:
We need your help to complete the restoration of a 1980 FD-12 50ft sailboat. Only 25 have ever been made ours is #15

https://www.crowdfunder.com/p/the-restoration-of-atma-fd12

Here's more information about the ATMA FD12:
The ATMA FD12, also known as the Flying Dutchman 12, is a 50-foot monohull sailboat designed by German designer Eva Hollmann and built by Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. in Taiwan between 1973 and 1985. With only 25 units produced, it is a rare, custom-built cruiser designed for bluewater sailing, blending performance, stability, and comfort. Commissioned by Dutchman Willem Eickholt, the FD12 reflects a vision for a fast, timeless, and seaworthy vessel, making it a unique choice for long-distance cruising. ### Major Features of the ATMA FD12: 1. Customized Interior Layout: Each FD12 was built to order with fully customizable interiors, typically featuring three cabins (a forward owner's stateroom with ensuite head, a main saloon, and an aft cabin), a U-shaped galley, and a navigation station. The teak woodwork and ample storage enhance livability for extended voyages.
https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/fd-12
https://www.sailboat-cruising.com/Flying-Dutchman-12.html)

Robust Construction: The hull is a fiberglass sandwich with Viny foam core, providing strength, lightweight resilience, and insulation against heat and condensation. Longitudinal stringers, fiberglassed bulkheads, and a through-bolted hull-to-deck joint ensure durability, with owners reporting no leaks in the joint.[].

https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/fd-12
Positive Flotation: Approximately 200 cubic feet of polyurethane foam in the bow, stern, and keel provides positive flotation, a rare feature for cruising boats, enhancing safety by making the vessel nearly unsinkable.[](https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/fd-12