It's Libby's Fault

Oriental, NC

35 001.91 N 076 41.46 W

A while back, we were departing Jacksonville via the St Johns river inlet. For the first part of the trip we were accompanied by the Westsail 43 Trouvere. Trouvere is a beautiful boat and she sails beautifully. Our friends Charley and Raivi were on board.

We were taking turns photographing each other's boats as we went. Believe it or not, getting a picture of your own boat while under sail is one of the hardest things to do.

At one point, Charley said on the radio that they would make one more pass by us. I said, "fine." A while later, Charley called back. He said, "You're pulling away from us. I have to put up more sail to catch you." I laughed, and called back on the radio. "It's Libby's fault," I said, "Whenever her hand is on the tiller, Tarwathie goes a half knot faster." Libby overheard that on the radio. I loved the big S.E. grin on her face as she heard that.

Trouvere

Trouvere seen from inside Tarwathie