After nearly three, intensive, weeks at True World Marine, Bob and his Dad, Bob, set off down the ICW, around the Cape Lookout Shoals and headed east, destination, Azores. From there they will continue on to Ireland, where the kids, Judy (Bob's Mom) and I will meet them. It is very exciting, and a little scary. There were more than one set of tears shed but as we learned in the "Ice Blink" movie, you don't get the tens without going through a few zeros. We heard nothing from them yesterday but were able to convince ourselves that 'Day one', through the Gulf Stream, was probably tough enough; and that getting in touch with us was not their number one priority. We did receive our first email this morning, sent from the very expensive satellite phone which makes the HUGE monetary and time investment in the device all worth while.
Bob writes:
"
Had heavy weather and seasick so could not send out
yesterday. Dad is well. I am over being sick..didn't puke but came close. Busted the furling line again during the middle of the
night. Went up to tie and there was a little dolphin riding the
bow wave. Absolutely amazing
experience. Moonlight, phosphorecense
and bow light. She was just a little one
with white under side or stripe. Going to try and set big blue now."
Now that they are on their way. I will make an effort to post their position each day on the "Where is Midwatch" page. - Kim
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