Weather: Cold and Rainy
Update: The Good ship When And If left New York yesterday after an epic final hurrah around Manhattan and New York Harbor. We went out for a sail at about 9pm just after the sun went down and the city light began to come on. The feeling was magical. We did a salute to the Statue of Liberty all lit up and silhouetted in pink clouds. Remnants of the day light and afternoon showers slipping away. We came about to view New York City in all her glory and I realized the truth of the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Except I made one personal addition, "Beauty is in the perception of the beholder." These monstrous buildings, when view from an old General's Schooner in the middle of busy New York Harbor at 10:00 at night, were an absolute piece of art. We were stunned and awed and the reality of what we were actually looking at (a metropolitan mess?) seemed to melted away.
Our sail to Block Island was not as peaceful. The mother of all lightning storms, cloudy skies, and not much wind made for a "Let's just get there already" sort of trip. It was a little scary at times, and very wet, but it makes you appreciate the places you visit more when you have work to get there.
Block Island is a cool little spot. Nice for a one night fling and perfectly placed for a stop over from New York to Martha's Vineyard. If you enjoy the "island life" New England style, it would be worth checking out.
We'll keep you posted. Should be in MARTHA'S VINEYARD tomorrow!! When And If is returning home! Very exciting!
Until then keep checking our website for more info on Schooner Sailing Charters.
www.schoonerwhenandif.com
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Cheers!
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