The Adventure Begins . . . .

It took longer than we thought, but we finally left the Castle Harbor Marina at 9 AM. 

The enlosure really works!


Well, the four weeks have flown since I retired. The enclosure is finally complete and the stern name banner is finished.  Many of the items on Pete’s pages and pages of notes have been checked off.  Systems checked and rechecked, extra parts stowed, and the limited provisioning is stowed for the current travels down the coast. We said our farewells to the kids and family; the dog is settled with Chris, Kel and Echo; took care of things with the house, mail, medical, and, oh yea…check off took care of the bad colds and bad stomach bugs for both of us before leaving, too! 

We can now be hailed from behind,
which is helpful on the ICW.

   Skies were clear, temps in the 50s, but the winds were brisk at 20-25 out of the WNW with higher gusts.  The enclosure was worth every minute spent (and every curse mumbled!) The sailing was terrific and we are now on a mooring ball in Solomons Island, Md. The full moon is illuminating the 9 other boats sharing the anchorage.  It is quiet and beautiful.  It is really happening!  So now the fun  begins.  .   .     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                ~ ~  (\_~ ~ ~     Kathy and Pete