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Symatchmaker
Sun 17 May 2009 19:47
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Day 1
Virgin Airlines took us to Antigua 3800 miles
(via Bermuda) in 10hrs 40 mins. We are planning a 1700 mile cruise to
the North East Coast of USA - Newport via Bermuda in 15 Days - under
sail !
Matchmaker crew are Peter (Capn) Jon (Mate) Mel
Chris and Mick
We arrived at Jolly Harbour at 5.30 pm on Friday -
just in time to unpack and go to the bar for a few "sundowners" - here the Coca
cola is more expensive than the Rum - so yes you guessed it the cocktails were
lethal ! !
We all woke early ( with thick heads ) and did a
precision military planned job on the supermarket.. after a very efficient
few hours we got Matcmaker out of her berth and into Jolly Bay where we swam and
cooled off.
Capn Pete introduced the safety brief ;
- Everyone familiarised themselves with gear on board and we all went
through the pre-departure check-list.
Mick prepared an excellent beef hot pot and we had
a few glasses of wine to wash it down - then early to bed.
This morning ; up at 6.30 am - Hot Showery morning
and very humid. Then last few preparations - Bimini stowed - sheets loaded.
Before the official off at 10.00am.
By 12 noon we were enjoying brilliant sailing
conditions and currently we are making 9 knots in a 17 knot easterly breeze -
perfect!
Everyone settling in well - and we are looking
forward to our cruise.
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