Update and recap: Started out the month of August with an annual visit from the Coast Guard. We hauled out for a hull inspection in which Emyl spent the entire time explaining and re-explaining the construction of When And If to the inspecting officer. Not that knowing what double planked, double sawn frames and bronze floors are is common knowledge, but you would think someone who is trying to give you an 'official Coast Guard' inspection would have an idea. Or know the difference between a ceiling board and the hull, at least. SO, of course, they passed us on our hull, but flagged several other things that just 'caught their eye.' Like brand-new fuel lines and our all-time favorite, stability. Would we have made it safely through the knarliest of North-Atlantic gales last November if stability was an issue? But it's no use explaining that to the big man on a power trip. It's all protocol to them.
When And If attended the 2009 Opera House Cup in Nantucket. www.operahousecup.org The weather was absolutely perfect this year. We had a blast sailing around the race course and definitely had the most fun. Check out our pictures on facebook and the newest addition to the When And If apparel line. (for those of you who were there..."bikini!!!") :)
Thank you to everyone who came out sailing with us! All of our Sail MV friends and charter guests.
Sorry if we missed you.. We'll see you next summer or maybe somewhere down the coast.
Our Schedule for the next couple of months (which can also be found on our website) is as follows...
Sep. 2nd When And If departs for Newport, RI to be a mothership to Sprig for the 6 meter world cup championships. www.6metreworldcup.com
Also in Newport at that time is the Museum of Yachting Classic Yacht Regatta, which we will spectate with our charter guests. Look for us in the parade on Sunday Sep. 6th! http://www.moy.org/NewsEvents/ClassicYachtRegatta/tabid/478/Default.aspx
Sep 14th Return to the Vineyard
Sep 19th 22nd annual Gaff Rig Race hosted by Gannon and Benjamin
and Wedding of Emyl and Seychelle crew of the When And If
Sep 25th Depart Martha's Vineyard for the season. :(
Sep 28- Oct 5th Nyack, NewYork
Oct 8th Annapolis, Maryland
Oct 13th Baltimore, Maryland - Start of the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race www.schoonerrace.org
Oct 16th Arrive Norfolk, Virginia
...and begin our passage down the East Coast. This year When And If will be leisurely sailing down to Key West, Florida for the winter season. Let us know if you can suggest any nice stops along the way. We hope to make it to the bahamas as well this winter.
visit us at www.schoonerwhenandif.com or on Facebook!
Its a beautiful day for sailing! (actually it's not. right now we are getting pelted with rain from Tropical storm Danny. :/ )
Cheers.
