All the World ARC boats have checked out of Mauritius and are in process of leaving the port of Caudan Marina in Port Louis. We have had our multicultural, multireligious blessing of the boats and crew. It was very nicely done by a member of each religious group. There was a great finish with some local fireworks to end the ceremony. All of the fleet seems excited to get on with the next leg. There is some feelings of nostalgia by all of us since we had a wonderful stay on this island paradise.
Andrew has arrived and as I write this email I can hear the sailing tactics being discussed by the male crew members. We have stated that this trip will be more relaxed but the start always brings about excitement and all previous discussions seem to be forgotten. So perhaps I will stay below and let the testosterone take over. Fifteen minutes to start must go now.
Bill, Rosemary, Matt and Andrew aboard Crazy Horse