As we had suggested in previous posts, the Cruising Wilson's are making the change over to power now that we have taken delivery of our North Pacific 42. She is a fine yacht and comes to us after years of searching the trade magazines, walking the docks and attending boat shows.Sea Island Girl is her name...and she will be christened as we enjoy the First Annual Rendevous of North Pacific Yachts in Victoria, BC over the Labor Day weekend.
The boat adds a different dimension to our cruising. We will have more room, added conveniences and will not be as subject to the whims of the wind as before. Luxurious throughout, she will cruise easily at 10kts. and keep the crew protected from the elements. In case we miss the wind in our hair, there is a roomy and easily accessed fly bridge atop with plenty of room for the crew and guests.
Carolyn has always wanted to do some fishing, but before we had so much in and around the cockpit it would have been next to impossible to land a fish when and if he caught the hook. The roomy cockpit on the stern will provide a wonderful platform for fishing, getting in and out of the water, and for some of the crew and refreshing spot to take a "hot and cold" water shower before retiring for the evening.
To prep everyone just a little we will be flying out to Vancouver BC for the Rendevous and spend the month of August cruising the coast of British Columbia and then down the coast of Vancouver Island. There are some wonderful harbors, inlets and islands among the Gulf and San Juan Islands as well where we hope to catch some wonderful pictures.
As of this writing it is 59 deg. F in Vancouver, or better stated, thirty degrees cooler than Atlanta so it will be a refreshing time before we load Sea Island Girl aboard a Yacht Path International transport ship for the journey to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. That will take approximately 19 days, which is just enough time to fly back to Atlanta, wash a few clothes and provision for our annual Bahama trip.
So look forward to some wonderful pictures! And don't forget to send us an email every now and then. Until next time.
