MAY 28, 2013
ANEGADA: A very small island in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) which was named by the Spanish and means “the drowned land”. It is the only coral island in the Virgin Islands’ volcanic chain and is only 11 miles long and 3 miles wide with its highest point just 28 feet above sea level. There are beautiful coral reefs surrounding the island and we love the secluded sandy beaches. We named our boat Anegada as we think of the boat as our own private little island.
May 25, 2013: We’re off! With my sister Mike and her husband Jack, we departed our dock at 5:45am Sunday morning under cloudy skies and calm seas & winds.
Departing our dock at 5:45 a.m. for our great adventure!
We arrived 10 hours later in Bedwell Harbor, South Pender Island, BC where we cleared customs and dropped the anchor. David & Jack tossed back a good shot of Pussers Rum as they ceremoniously raised our 2 Pussers Flags high atop our antennae. These special flags come from the BVI (where we love to sail) and written on them is “Splice The Mainbrace!” “Splice the mainbrace” is an order given aboard naval vessels to issue the crew with a drink. Originally an order for one of the most difficult emergency repair jobs aboard a sailing ship, it became a euphemism for authorized celebratory drinking after the hard work and then it just became the name of an order to grant the crew an extra ration of rum or grog. We like extra rations of rum…
“Splice The Mainbrace!”
Pussers Flags flying high
The sunset was beautiful and we were delighted to be out “on the hook”.
Enjoying our first night out and at anchor
Bedwell sunset
We pulled anchor at 6:30am the next morning bound for Nanaimo, BC where we are currently on the dock waiting for the “severe winds” to subside in the Strait of Georgia. It’s raining like mad but we’re well equipped with rain gear and took refuge at one of our favorite places here, The Dingy Dock Pub.
POURING!!!!
Sisters in their glow-in-the-dark boots 🙂
Nothing like a good Pub to make the boys feel better
The barometer is rising and we suspect we’ll be able to get out tomorrow and head north.
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Thanks, Susan, for letting us know about your blog. It will be fun to keep track of you and your 3 month adventure. Sending our love and best wishes for smooth sailing and lots of fun!
~Mary Ann & Larry
This is so exciting! Rob and I thought of you guys on Sunday remembering that it was the day of departure! Glad to hear things are going well and we look forward to more updates. Safe travels and enjoy those sunsets!
~Erica
Bon Voyage! Will love following your travels. Enjoy every minute.
You really are “doing it”. It is so exciting. We look forward to the blog. Jeannie and Larry
Well, I was about to call you up and schedule a lunch, but I can see that won’t work.
Hope you two have a great time, I’ll stop back periodically to see what you are up to…
By the way, more incriminating photos posted to the blog are good!!
Best — Eric
Ahoy!!! Valerie was wondering if you are taking the trip aboard the Viewpoint Princess.
I have to comment on the Pussers Rum. My cousin and her husband in England brought a
bottle of it for my Dad. Very special rum!!!
We are so pleased to see you have a blog and look forward to “travelling” along with you.
Take tons of pictures!!!
love you both, Gillian & Terry
Bon Voyage! We look forward to following your adventures.
Mike and Colleen Sexton
Be safe and have a blast!
Dear Susan, The I8APIIs in Albuquerque will surely miss you. Our rendezveux will be in about a week and we’ll talk about you because you’re not here to prevent it! Happy sailing! Paulette Reed
Dear Susan and David, what an amazing trip! You’ve sure put Alaska on my bucket list! Thanks for sharing your blog! Happy New Year! Relish the memories! Judi Crawford