to the rescue. I ran aground this morning just outside the basin at Beatons. Sailed too close to the marsh and got hung up on a shallow spot. It was the first time in years and of course in full view of the boatyard. No amount of pushing with the scull or heeling her over worked. I was ready to go over and push when I saw Mark coming. He noticed me from his sail loft and came out in the garvey to tow me off. Oh the indignity.
This incident happened just after I took Cary and his expectant wife Pam out for a quick sail and a heave to. Cary’s a cousin of an old friend and just happened to be at Beatons this morning. It was the first time Pam had ever been sailing. It’s a special treat to introduce someone to the particular magic of sailing for the first time.
There are also some pics of our mid week sunset sail with Dave and Cheryl, our BVI sailing partners.
Pics follow:
Mark Beaton to the rescue.
Cary and Pam hove to off Swan Point
Dave and Julia who bless her heart is passing up beer and wine.
Julia and I enjoying the sunset as Sjogin takes care of herself.
Cheryl driving home. Wind 8 to 12 out of the SSE. Delightful.