Well, its been over 4 years since we've been out on the water, sailing, and enjoying the sights and sounds that accompany that thrill. We're currently in the BVIs on a month-long bare boat charter on a 47' Robertson & Caine catamaran. No, that doesn't mean you have to be naked to be aboard! It means we chartered a boat without an accompanying captain and crew. We are it/them! We'll be exploring and enjoying the beautiful Virgin Islands until mid-November when we'll return to Colorado and the snowy winter awaiting. So how is it after several years off from sailing? In a word, refreshing. It's taking some time to get readjusted to the tropical heat and the boat's systems, but we're figuring it out as we go. We got a full day's sail in yesterday, as we came on up to the Bitter End on the north end of Virgin Gorda. One of our favorite spots in all of the Virgins. There is some kind of sailing regatta going on as I type this. There are probably 25 same-sized monohulls racing around the Virgin Gorda Sound. Very pretty with all sails flying under a reasonably stiff breeze. There's a helicopter above, videoing, I'm sure, and clear blue skies in the background. This coming weekend daughter Nancy and her fiance, Eric, will join us for a week. They'll be bringing another couple with them for the week so we'll have a full boat. Hope all enjoy the ride as much as we do. We hope we can show them all the beauty and relaxation we find out here. We'll be staying in the Virgins the entire month as the insurance doesn't allow us to venture further away during the last this year's hurricane season. It's been a mild storm season so far. and we hope it remains that way while we're afloat. Will try to post regularly throughout this trip and hope you enjoy our ramblings. Wishing for warm winds and light seas to you all! Capt. Rick and Admiral Suz

First night sunset

Writing the blog

Dark and Stormy's... mmmm

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