Friday a.m. June 11
Well today certainly is the day. Nick is gone to do the laundry and grab some fresh rations. I’m at the boat doing the final list of things to be squared away.
I'm at the boat doing the final list of things to be squared away.
Yesterday was a great day. We got the boat off the dock and sailed around the bay. The rig tune looks really good for the weather forecast.
The skipper’s meeting last night had a very good gulf stream and weather briefing. Then there was the Cotillion party sponsored by Goslings. We actually got a bottle of goslings in each of our skipper’s bags!
I’m feeling really good about things and honestly we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the support of some amazing people. Our sponsors of course with Competition Yachts and their Archambault boats, UK Halsey, and Lori Mason’s Chandlery.
Of course there’s always our amazing shore team. My husband Paul has been wonderful. Driving us down here and then really mucking in with whatever needed doing!
The folks here at Eastport Yacht Club have also been incredibly helpful and great to get to know! BTW, if you’re ever in Annapolis looking for breakfast goto the Chick and Ruth’s Delly. Not only will Nancy and the rest of the gang fix you up with the best breakfast, but they will tell you where to go for laundry, groceries, cabs or whatever you need.
Finally that guy who I mentioned has gone off to do the laundry. Nick is a great team mate. Truly a piece of the puzzle that fits! Together we’re going to make OGOC scream all the way to Bermuda.
Finally that guy who I mentioned has gone off to do the laundry. Nick is a great team mate.
Well I have to get a few last things done so I’ll sign off, but make sure you follow the race and the spot tracker and the iboat tracker from the race organizers!
Enjoy the sunshine in your life!
Diane
