We have room for three on the sunset cruise on St Patricks day. Three for the price of two. And we are continuing our six for the price of five Mon-Thur on all charters except dinner. March 16, 2009
After yet another delay, NASA finally managed to launch the shuttle. Yipee!
On Thursday of last week we took the DoubleShAAfted out to do some practice maneuvers with second mate Mary and a friend of hers. A great time was had by all and Mary is getting better by the cruise.
Friday’s Sunset Dinner Charter with six repeat customers turned out to be a very nice trip. After departing the dock at 5pm and motor sailing south along beautiful Rockledge Drive, we tacked three times in a 17 knot wind followed by one jibe for our long run north. Our passengers retreated to the salon where a catered dinner awaited them. First mate Joe played host, just having flown in from a two day trip to San Juan.
Saturday’s sunset charter hosted winter guests from the Beach Place Guest Houses. They were treated to a great sail south, albeit a bit windy. We tacked so many times I lost count. Wind or no wind, no one strayed from the forward deck area. The scenery was just too breathtaking. They were having a blast. We tacked one last time, fell off and headed for home while watching a great sunset.
Sunday’s on again off again Shuttle flight finally got going. Friends and family aboard this time. With a launch time of 7:42pm we left the dock at 5:30 pm and headed south under power into a strong 22 knot breeze. After about three miles we turned around and set the jib for a downwind sail to a point just north of the 528 causeway so the customers could get a unobstructed view of the shuttle launch. What a show! At lift off, just as the sun was setting, the sky turned a bright orange and the shuttle shot off leaving a trail of white smoke that turned orange from the reflecting sun. After the launch we made a beeline for the Marina, arriving just before the river turned into I-95.
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