and are currently headed for Newport to park the boat for a couple of weeks while we go to England for the Henley masters and veterans regatta. Back in Newport we will do a little boat work (actually swapping out the 18 hp 2 gm for 27 horses of 3 gm Yanmar power (anyone want a Yanmar 2 gmf with about 1200 hrs?). After all, if one is going to cruise in a sailboat these days, you need the horsepower to motor in all conditions. Have to keep that mainsail cover on to protect the sail from sunlight. We want to cruise Nova Scotia in August and early September. We met several Canadian couples on our travels who all said to come see them.

We are having a party in Newport towards the end of September. Same band as our launching party, but it is a joint party with Newport Shipyard, they will do the food. Anyone on the CSBB who might be in the area would certainly be welcome.

Southbound after the party, not yet sure where.