Leaving the dreary November weather of Vermont for sunny warm shores is a must. Not only does the body need a few UV rays once on a while but a break before winter sets in helps one welcome the snow and cold temperatures that are bound to come. After Thanksgiving is soon enough for me.
So here we are, my husband and I and our wonderful friends, another couple from Stowe, on the maiden voyage of their, new to them, 54ft sailboat, Mirage.
We have sailed with them many times. In the early years on charters, and then more recently on their older boat we have traveled the British Virgin Islands, the Puerto Rican Islands of Culebra and Vieques and the island chain from St Lucia south to Union Island.
This shakedown cruise will keep us close to land while still being able to hop from island to island and explore the snorkeling sites, the best hikes and the rummiest drinks.
The first job at hand is to transfer all the necessities from the old to the new. With both boats rafted together we are able to skip back and forth with armloads of dishes, pots and pans, linens and the such and nest happily in our new digs. Once everything has been stowed and lunch prepared we'll be off on our first adventure.
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Glad you guys are enjoying a break. Well earned after the past few months. Store that vitamin D!
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