Location: Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda, Leeward Islands
Weather: 85 and Sunny :)
This week: When And If performed beautifully during Antigua Classics. 68 stunning boats sailed in the regatta. It was amazing and and a total blast. We came third in our class of Vintage Schooners. Paul, Candy, and 3 friends came down to enjoy the racing. There were four races. Each day a different course. And of course besides tearing up the race course all day there were festivities to enjoy like the Mount Gay Party, Dark and Stormy Party, Galatea's 110th Birthday Party, Maine Party, Champagne Party, and I can't remember the rest. (probably due to too much partying ;) )
We really want to thank our awesome "race crew:" Paul, Candy, Emyl, Seychelle, Lyle, Louise, Don, Paul, Jacemo, James, Frankie, Ben, Zack, Nick, Bunch, Harry, Kelsey and all of those who stood in for a day. We had such a great time. I have never seen the fisherman come down and go up so quickly. Cheers!
If you ever have a chance to participate in Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, do it.
There are amazing pictures posted. Check them out www.antiguaclassics.com, www.lizakirwan.com, www.corysilken.com, www.ianroman.com
Ship's News: Let's see. 3rd place in Class at Antigua classics.
Seychelle put the boat stern-to and Antigua Yacht Club.
Our delivery north will be the end of April. We plan on making landfall in St. Augustine, FL. Our crew is finally all lined up. Exciting stuff.
That's it for now.
As always, for more information on classic sailing charters aboard the Schooner When And If please visit our website www.schoonerwhenandif.com
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
bye bye BVI. Antigua bound
Location: Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbor, Antigua
Weather: 85degrees and super sunny.
This Week: When and If finally left the BVIs. Its a bit sad to go. We really like the crusing grounds and all the new friends we have made, but on the other hand it is really exciting to finally start visiting some more of the Caribbean. We left Tortola in light easterly trade winds and sailed 20 hours to St Barths. Not bad time at all. Just the three crew on board, we arrived early in the morning exhausted from sailing through the night.
From the mate's log: "...We are sailing along beautifully and I just wanted to savor this moment. We are close hauled in 10-15kts, headed SE to St Barths. The flying fish are jumping, the fishing line is trolling, the sky is nearly cloudless, and the sun is slowly setting behind us to the west. Life is good."
Upon Arrival in St. Barths we had a pleasent surprise when we learned that our grandaughter ship "Juno" was still in the harbor planning on leaving for Antigua in the morning. We planned a little "no holds barred" race to Antigua. We ended up leaving St Barths a good 2 hours before Juno and arrived just after sunset in English Harbor. I guess that means we won the race, but nothing was mentioned of it again.
From the mate's Log: "Whales off the port bow!!!"...This morning started off so cloudy and wet, now everything has burnt off. It is blue and sunny and we are surrounded by St. Kitts, Nevis, and Monseratt. 25 miles to Antigua. Sailing 7 knots to windward with everything up. I love When And If."
So that was our big trip of the week. Now its back to buisness. We are on the dock because, of course, the generator is not working. [note: NEVER buy a fisher panda generator, EVER] We removed the sails to get a nice coat of varnish on the spars and sent the fore off for a new batton pocket. going to do some painting as well this week. Get the boat all spiffied up for Antigua Classics.
Ships News: April 16th-21st Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta www.antiguaclassics.com
Caribbean departure date: April 26th, weather depending
For more information on classic sailing charters aboard the Schooner "When And If" visit www.schoonerwhenandif.com
also check out our facebook page. :)
It's a beautiful day for sailing!
Weather: 85degrees and super sunny.
This Week: When and If finally left the BVIs. Its a bit sad to go. We really like the crusing grounds and all the new friends we have made, but on the other hand it is really exciting to finally start visiting some more of the Caribbean. We left Tortola in light easterly trade winds and sailed 20 hours to St Barths. Not bad time at all. Just the three crew on board, we arrived early in the morning exhausted from sailing through the night.
From the mate's log: "...We are sailing along beautifully and I just wanted to savor this moment. We are close hauled in 10-15kts, headed SE to St Barths. The flying fish are jumping, the fishing line is trolling, the sky is nearly cloudless, and the sun is slowly setting behind us to the west. Life is good."
Upon Arrival in St. Barths we had a pleasent surprise when we learned that our grandaughter ship "Juno" was still in the harbor planning on leaving for Antigua in the morning. We planned a little "no holds barred" race to Antigua. We ended up leaving St Barths a good 2 hours before Juno and arrived just after sunset in English Harbor. I guess that means we won the race, but nothing was mentioned of it again.
From the mate's Log: "Whales off the port bow!!!"...This morning started off so cloudy and wet, now everything has burnt off. It is blue and sunny and we are surrounded by St. Kitts, Nevis, and Monseratt. 25 miles to Antigua. Sailing 7 knots to windward with everything up. I love When And If."
So that was our big trip of the week. Now its back to buisness. We are on the dock because, of course, the generator is not working. [note: NEVER buy a fisher panda generator, EVER] We removed the sails to get a nice coat of varnish on the spars and sent the fore off for a new batton pocket. going to do some painting as well this week. Get the boat all spiffied up for Antigua Classics.
Ships News: April 16th-21st Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta www.antiguaclassics.com
Caribbean departure date: April 26th, weather depending
For more information on classic sailing charters aboard the Schooner "When And If" visit www.schoonerwhenandif.com
also check out our facebook page. :)
It's a beautiful day for sailing!
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