FINAL WEEK

Day 23 (Friday July 16, 2010)
Grenadier Island, just off Mallorytown Landing

Today is the second last day of our trip. We were hoping for a month long voyage but decided to cut it a bit short since Sal did not get as much practicing or working out as he had hoped. This will give him a few extra days studying and getting in shape before he has his test in 10 days time. I’m looking forward to the comforts that living on land with electricity and running water has to offer. Sal is most looking forward to a long shower and I’m looking forward to a cold drink containing ice. I am sad in a way that the trip is ending. It feels like only a few days ago that we had launched the boat and were excited about all the places we would go. Sal and I have both learned a lot about sailing and living on a small boat, as well as how to work together and how at times it can be difficult to live with another person. We both had a great time and are definitely more confident and sure that our Bahamas trip will be a success. That is not to say that we didn’t have our arguments and disagreements but we also learned how to work them out and when to give each other the space we need.

Once the rain stops and the clouds clear a little, we will be heading towards Brockville, hoping to find a place to anchor for the night. Tomorrow we will take the boat out in Brockville and trailer her home. The next month and a half will consist of doing some minor upgrades and fixing some of the problems we encountered on this trial run. We will also be launching Chautauqua and helping my mom and dad get the house set, and all the last minute details that must be taken care of before leaving for an extended period of time.