Wrap-Up for Fall

 A great ending to a great season! Our last two cruises were keepers,  from cool to hot, blustery to calm; we had a little of everything. Fall came roaring in on the heels of a Canadian cold front with gale force winds. We had a beautiful reach down the bay with staysail, reefed main and mizzen making a very comfortable 9-10 knots (eating salad for lunch was tough though). The Columbus Weekend cruise brought warm, westerly breezes with temperatures in the 80's, swimmers in the water and endless sunsets....unbelievable!

       With bittersweet emotions we arrived Monday in Angelique's berth, where she will stay for the winter. We started down-rigging after our guests departed. Topmasts were lowered to the deck Tuesday at coffee time, and the winter cover frame was started soon after. Angelique was covered by Wednesday afternoon, what a ride.... We pushed it a bit due to the forecast of the weather shutting in for multiple days. Some of the crew has taken off; those that stay will work a few days getting the booms and gaffs varnished and painted for next season.

       We put in a lot of miles this season, and had a lot of laughs. Thanks for joining us... If you haven't joined us I hope you do. It's fun!





Columbus Day Smiles





4:00 P.M. Columbus Day




It's a wrap...... Wednesday afternoon