Location: Annapolis, MD

Update: When And If has arrived safely back in US waters. We spent a short stint in Fernandina Beach, Fl/ St Marys, Ga, where upon arrival from St Thomas we were greeted by "Pirate Ships," live music, and an amazing firework display. The town was holding their annual "Shrimp and Pirate Festival." Awesome! Needless to say, we joined right in on the festivities in the morning. Fried food, art work, antiques, and good 'ol southern hospitality. You gotta love the south. The boys soon learned that all the girls in town were either pregnant or married, but just as keen on having a good time. And I got made fun of on the dock for not using the proper terminology of "Y'all" to greet others.
We sailed up the Southern East Coast, around Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras, arriving in Hampton, Va at the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay. There we dropped of a crew member who had to get back to school (shame) and took on water and diesel. Then it was a nasty beat up the Chesapeake bay with 20-30kts on the nose and steep 4ft chop. not awesome. Annapolis is a great little town. Its the perfect blend of southern hospitality and northern sophistication. We feel so welcome and everyone is eager to help out. The Blue Angels show off for the Navy Graduation every year which we go out and watch.
Life is Good and so is being back in the US of A. :)

Ship's News: Lyle Zell is leaving our crew this week to go back to Martha's Vineyard and work on a friend's 40ft gaff-rigged sloop called Liberty. We are going to miss him. :( He's been a great asset to the crew. (even if we had to kick his butt a little)

The Skipper's Birthday is this weekend. May 30th. Happy Birthday Emyl!!!

When And If will be in New York by Tuesday. We will be spending most of the month at Julius Peterson's Boatyard in Nyack.

For more information on classic sailing charters aboard the Schooner When And If, please visit our website www.schoonerwhenandif.com
Cheers!