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Edelweiss - Day 1: on our way!



Hello from the Atlantic Ocean! We had a gorgeous start yesterday - warm sun and blue skies. Stuart skillfully navigated us out of the busy marina (where hundreds of spectators were watching along with 2 marching bands, one playing "Happy Birthday" for some reason!) and we were off shortly after the 1pm start gun. Hilarious (though probably not if you were the skipper) to be amongst ALL THOSE BOATS - many of whom are now friends.

Within minutes of the start, we had a squall. It lasted just long enough to soak us through, then the sun graciously returned to dry us off. Whereupon the wind just died. So we had a taste of many sailing highlights in just our first day.

Premade chicken & rice came in handy for dinner. The first night's watch was uneventful but nice as the half-moon finally rose, so we will now be focussing on getting our sealegs and routines established. Hope to report more soon!

Love from Edelweiss


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