Hi everyone.
Two Pelicans is at a dock at the City Marina in Vero Beach Florida. I flew back to Toronto July 30th to wait for my first Grand child to arrive. After spending time in a Hostel in Chinatown,Toronto,I was very kindly offered accomodation with Klaus and Jenny in Barrie ;they are the couple I met on Andros in 2007 on Blue Pelican ,their Pearson 424 Ketch.
They also have a Hughes 38 in Whitby which is for sale.Klaus has owned the boat over 20 years and it is in immaculate condition. www.canadaboatshopper.com
For someone considering going south on a restricted budget ,this yacht is worth a very close inspection.
I enjoyed sailing on Lake Ontario with long time friend Bill on his Niagara 35 Saorsa.....over the Labour Day weekend.
My daughter Jennifer blessed me with my first Grandchild at 10.00pm August 31st. My Grandson Luke weighed in at 9lbs 1 oz ..He is a very healthy chap.
I flew back to Florida on September 3rd.Two Pelicans is scheduled for a haulout to complete a successful survey and repaint the bottom,after which I will head south to Miami Beach to stock up before crossing back to The Bahamas in November.
That's it for now! Dont give up on your dream...the reality is everything I thought it would be and more........having an open mind and a great attitude will get you around the world.........
The Cathedral Bluffs Yacht Club,Scarborough,Ontario,Canada.
My home from 1979 to 2005.
Pelican 1 hauled out at Bluffers Park Marina 2003
There have been some changes since then !!
Haulout 2003
My good friend Joe.....Captain of La Reine Brenda.
Daysailing on Lake Ontario 2003
My daughter and her fiancee . The last sail in freshwater!
Two Pelicans aka Pelican 1 refitting at Beaufort NC
The new inner forestay fitting is visible below my foot
Launch Day December 8th at Bock Marine
The completely repainted and rewired rig plus new windgenerator.
In the slings at Bock Marine
Jeremy having a "moment" !
Two Pelicans
First time in saltwater....wondering if she will be on her lines after all the extra gear we added!!!
Alongside at Bock Marine Dec 2006
A little bow heavy still !!
The Skipper
On a break during refit at Bock Marine. NC
Peter (yachtmaster) from the UK.
My sole remaining intrepid crew !
My other Crew!!
Derek, who jumped ship for the lovely Karen ! Who can blame him eh?
A toast after a successful launching.
Manadatory equipment: beer,kneepads and a Piggly Wiggly sweatshirt !!
Resting at Masonboro Inlet en route to Charleston. SC
The new Lofrans windlass and bowsprit.
at anchor in Charleston.SC
Water on the lens? A very enjoyable stop.
Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands.
Landfall in The Bahamas where we cleared in with Customs. Jan 2007.
Nassau.
Labour Day Parade
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