FINAL FOUR

Posted by Ed

(Not to be confused with college basketball)

As I write this, the “Final Four” is only a few days away! The “Final Four” relates to the remaining four weeks of our winter sojourn.

We departed New England November first to begin the journey south for our winter away for Liz and I to enjoy the cruising life in the Caribbean. The delivery trip was uneventful with only a few minor repairs to attend too along the way and upon arrival in Antigua. As of today, the ongoing repairs have also been minimal with the rebuilding of the hydraulic backstay and the replacement of the engine’s fresh water pump which only caused a few days delay in our laid back schedule.

Since February, which was “hump month”, meaning we were half way through our Caribbean sailing trip, it’s hard not to think about the count-down to the final weeks of sailing. Soon we’ll be leaving this gorgeous cruising ground and preparing for the voyage back to New England.

With very positive thoughts of how wonderful the cruising has been the great places we have anchored and spent time and the warmth and camaraderie of like minded sailors, helps to keep us “in the moment”. To exciting to awaken every day to the warm sun peering through the hatches, puffy fair weather clouds in the sky and the knowledge that each new day is a new adventure in itself. With more than a tear in our eyes, it truly is about the journey!