Hank and Susan came to sail and test the waters to see if they would pursue the sport as a part of their free time hobbies. Both are active fitness enthusiasts and with competitive spirits and embraced the concepts of sailing. Susan was a past catamaran sailor, and Hank had previous sailing experience in the New York Sound. We spent the first day sailing the breezes in Hawk's Channel, reviewing their water skills. The winds were light, and the temperatures high, but the conditions were right for the sea life to strut their stuff. In May it's the time for the fish to jump! We saw a sea ray take off out of the water like a 747, also three tarpons splashing near the boat. At another sailing moment, we came upon two large sea turtles paddling about happily in love. Ann spent some time on the bow calling the dolphins with her new whistle, but with no luck. Back at the marina, we saw hovering schools of grey snappers trying to school (and hide) from the tarpons. Much was shared - good knots, good food, good laughs, good company!
Hank and Susan - Thank you for sharing yourselves and sailing with us!
Bob, Ann, and Selah
View off Tavernier Key at Sunset
Enjoying a Mahi Mahi dinner back at home port.
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