SAILING IN 2013 

Another long cold winter.

We got to the Toronto boat show again this year.   Les, Chris and Hans from the 

Club were able to join us. We had a great day and purchased a few items that we 

will need on the Bay in the spring. I had to drag the First Mate away from the 

Hunter 33. ( maybe next year )

It was great to be around boaters and boats again.

I did the normal tiller and rudder revarnish this winter. 

Our personal carpenter ( Thanks George ) also made us a spare rudder blade. It is not on the boat yet but our old blade has considerable rot around the pivot hole and won't be with us much longer.

The new blade is made of white oak and looks great.

Well don't we look happy. No this is not Sea Sprite. This is Ramblynn. We are sailing off the coast of Grand Bahama Island and having a ball.

Ramblynn belongs to our friend Gerry from the Club. Gerry and Sophia graciously invited us to spend a week with them in Port Lucaya at the end of January. Being boat people we felt right at home moving onto Ramblynn. I always sleep better on a boat.

The snorkeling was fantastic. Anita and Sophia both enjoyed it. I attempted and am still attempting to get comfortable with it. It is well worth the effort.

We kayaked through the mangroves somewhere on the island. Gerry had us lost with some of  his Jeep excursions.

                                                        
                                    

                                  
                           You gotta love Palm trees.

Beautiful coloured water.

Great
Beaches

Ramblynn & Dirty Girl

                        

And of course boats and more boats.

Our wonderful laid back hosts.







We met a number of wonderful people who all made the trip a success. The coffee group welcomed me and had many insights into island life. 

We especially enjoyed the company and generosity of  Ken and Joanne. We also met a cruising couple from Canada (Ralph and Wendy) and enjoyed their company at the fish fry and at happy hour.

Ralph and Wendy (Sailing Altona) and Sophia's blogs (Life is Good) can both be found on my blog list. Have a look you will enjoy them both.



We both thank Gerry and Sophia for making us feel right at home and showing us such a great time.



Now if we could only get Sea Sprite to the Bahamas.........