Thursday, May 31, 2012
Day One- Atlantic Crossing
After postponing our departure for 4 days we finally left Georgia yesterday around 3pm. 24 hours at sea and only approximately 312 more before we reach land again. We will stop in Gibraltar for an amount of time to re fuel and continue on to Montenegro. Right now the seas could be a tad nicer to us but the weather is gorgeous and I'm just thankful it's not any worse! There is honestly nothing more unsettling than feeling stuck on a horrific ride turning your stomach over and over with absolutely no way off. Sleeping last night was somewhat of a nightmare with the swell being a bit larger than a simple rocking one to sleep but hey, it's all part of the experience.... How many people get to say they've embarked on a Trans Atlantic crossing? I'm on my way... And so are you.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
6 Days....
Less than a week before we are scheduled to untie our lines and begin our Trans-Atlantic crossing!
The past two months in Savannah have been very busy, and at times hectic preparing for our next season back on the water. At the beginning of March, Huntress was hauled out of the water so that she may be surveyed, and in some ways, improved upon so that she is deemed safe for sailing. While the Huntress lived in a shed, myself, as well as, the remainder of the crew lived in crew housing just up the street from the marina. As it was nice to be living back in a house, it has in some ways been exciting moving belongings back on board this week, as that means our trip is closing in on us! The boat has since been put back into the water as we scrounge to complete what work still needs to be finished before departing.
Its an interesting sight seeing any boat on land, let alone a 180' Motor Yacht! It is one of those unnatural things, like a dog walking on its hind legs,that while most all of us find amusing, just doesn't quite seem right.
How does a boat that large find its way from sea to land? Who even knew a boat could survive without water?
Haha okay, it doesn't exactly need water to survive, (its not a fish after all) but it my minds eye, seeing a boat of this capacity held up by what appears to be no more than tripods, will continue to be a mystery. I cannot even begin to go into detail upon how a boat is lifted from the water and transported into an enormous shed but I do know that it involves heavy machinery, some of which looks like a steamroller, and some of which looks like a giant bra made for boats, and a lot of careful calculation.
I managed to capture only a few pictures while in the shipyard.
Less than a week before we are scheduled to untie our lines and begin our Trans-Atlantic crossing!
The past two months in Savannah have been very busy, and at times hectic preparing for our next season back on the water. At the beginning of March, Huntress was hauled out of the water so that she may be surveyed, and in some ways, improved upon so that she is deemed safe for sailing. While the Huntress lived in a shed, myself, as well as, the remainder of the crew lived in crew housing just up the street from the marina. As it was nice to be living back in a house, it has in some ways been exciting moving belongings back on board this week, as that means our trip is closing in on us! The boat has since been put back into the water as we scrounge to complete what work still needs to be finished before departing.
Its an interesting sight seeing any boat on land, let alone a 180' Motor Yacht! It is one of those unnatural things, like a dog walking on its hind legs,that while most all of us find amusing, just doesn't quite seem right.
How does a boat that large find its way from sea to land? Who even knew a boat could survive without water?
Haha okay, it doesn't exactly need water to survive, (its not a fish after all) but it my minds eye, seeing a boat of this capacity held up by what appears to be no more than tripods, will continue to be a mystery. I cannot even begin to go into detail upon how a boat is lifted from the water and transported into an enormous shed but I do know that it involves heavy machinery, some of which looks like a steamroller, and some of which looks like a giant bra made for boats, and a lot of careful calculation.
I managed to capture only a few pictures while in the shipyard.
NOT HUNTRESS, BUT SERIOUSLY, HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A BOAT WEAR A BRA??
Monday, May 14, 2012
Mediterranean 2012
12 Days Until Departure
Back to Boating today!
Words cannot describe the love and appreciation I have for those that made my time at home special. A BIG thanks to my wonderful mother who continuously demonstrates just how generous and full of love a person can be. While It was extremely difficult to say goodbye to all my loved ones, including Marge McArdle (for those of you that don't know her, she just happens to be my car whom I love dearly), It is crunch time back in Savannah as we gear up for a very busy season. Lots to be done and only 12 days to go before we embark on what I anticipate to be a journey of a lifetime!
SURE, 'I'LL HAVE ANOTHER' MINT JULEP
SOME PEOPLE COME INTO OUR LIVES
AND QUICKLY GO. SOME STAY FOR
AWHILE AND LEAVE FOOTPRINTS ON
OUR HEARTS AND WE ARE NEVER, EVER
THE SAME.
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FRIENDSHIPS ARE LIKE WINE, THEY GET BETTER WITH AGE
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Mediterranean 2012
17 Days Until Departure
With Only 17 days left in the United States before I embark on my newest adventure, I thought what better way to share all my undertakings with friends and family then by starting a blog! I invite you all to Come Away With Me as I begin my journey. Join me on my First TransAtlantic crossing, Gibraltar, Montenegro, Croatia and all the places I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to explore.
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