I’ve been praying for a weather window to open up for days. The forecast was looking awful until last night. Suddenly a variation in the center of the low pressure from Ida pushed northward and has opened a window of opportunity for us to leave in 2-3 days!
We will now start working diligently to get the boat ready for departure. We have a friend who will be flying out to join us on this passage to help crew the boat. Flight arrangements may be made on that this morning. We’ll also have to return a rental car the day before we leave so we’ll have to get last minute provisions while we have the car. I’ll have my nose glued to the weather forecast web sites making sure the conditions are acceptable until we are ready to depart.
Meanwhile, here’s an update on other activities:
Before we left our house on Saturday, our neighbors Joe and Jan came over to say bon voyage again. Jan had made us an awesome pillow for our trip showing Tahina with our logo as our sails, the ocean along the bottom and fish jumping out of the sea. What a great parting gift! See it below:
On Saturday, my sister Susan came down with her family to visit the boat. We had a nice visit with them and they helped us with our last load of belongings, and even helped us while we defrosted the freezer. Then we all went out for dinner before they headed home in the evening. Here’s a nice shot on the back of Tahina:
We’ll have to get busy now on preparations for departure! I’m excited!
What a beautiful family!
Glad to see the “window of opportunity” about to open. Guess it’s time for our best wishes, a true “Bon Voyage” and our prayers for your enjoyment, safety and “Fair winds and following seas!” We’ll be tracking you all the way.
Dad