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Free Spirit - Friday, 20 November 2015 Terra Firma



We crossed the finish line yesterday in daylight as promised, 8 days and 23 hours from start to finish. The Caribbean 1500 staff met us at the dock at Nanny Cay with an ice cold rum punch welcome… sweet! We staggered ashore like a bunch of drunken sailors, definitely smelling tired and headed for a land based shower and the stationary head that graciously accepts all offerings. Dinner was a sit down affair eaten off plates (as opposed to doggie bowls) with separate meat, vegetable and a starch. Funny how you appreciate the little things in life. No more watches and hot bunking. We all get to sleep through the night in a dedicated berth… fresh sheets and bodies. Friday was a "get Free Spirit back in shipshape" day, scrubbing away all vestiges of an arduous passage. She performed very well during the passage and deserves a little pampering. We are pretty pleased with ourselves, reveling in the sense of accomplishment with another Caribbean 1500 in the bag. Thanks to a great crew, Steve Runals the master navigator and expert offshore sailor, and Alex Fleming our newbie offshore sailor who caught on quickly and brought bountiful enthusiasm to brighten up the passage. Mike and I will be spending the next 6 months cruising the Virgins (US, British and Spanish), enjoying the good life.

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