Saturday, April 30, 2011

And We’re Off!

The whirlwind of wrapping up projects, stowing gear, provisioning and saying farewell to family and friends has finally subsided.
This morning we cut the dock lines (with a Rambo knife that Aaron’s been packing around for just this purpose) and motored out of Shilshole Bay Marina and onto the Salish Sea.
We don’t know where the winds will take us on this journey, but we’re ready to set sail. Northward!
Cutting the docklines, Rambo-style
Cutting the dock lines, Rambo-style
Leaving Shilshole Bay Marina, Seattle
4/30/2011, 6:00 AM – Leaving Shilshole Bay Marina for points north
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Woo Hoo !!! Have fun and keep in touch!

    -pea and Dawn

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  2. Ken and SusanApril 30, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Hey Congratulations!!! Fair winds, stay safe, and have a blast!
    Susan & Ken

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  3. Katrina W.April 30, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Hooray!! Happy "trails" and we look forward to following along by reading your tales of adventure. Sorry we didn't get out to see you before you left. Thanks for the note, and I'm sure the kids will love to see where you're at too. Have fun!

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  4. Paul WheelerApril 30, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Congrats! Hope we run into you out there someday.

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  5. Hans38April 30, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Damn, just missed you guys! All that was left were some sawed off dock lines:-( We will miss having another Hans Christian on the dock...Will see ya later this summer. Have a blast.

    Tawn

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  6. Carol and Lance (sv Syrah)May 1, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    We are so excited for you two and happy to see you "living the dream". We look forwards to all your posts and all your adventures. We wish you well, stay healthy, and just remember.. There is no one right way to live. (Daniel Quinn)
    Good luck !!!

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  7. AaronMay 1, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Pea and Dawn - looking forward to seeing you guys in Mexico and having some beers in your giant cockpit.

    Ken & Susan - thanks, you guys have been an inpiration and I'm sure we'll be bugging you with more questions.

    Katrina - thanks for the GS cookies and yours is the only food related site Nicole has ever shown me that I thought was really cool.

    Tawn - sorry we missed you too. I think Jason is already eyeballing those line scraps so you better grab them quick.

    Carol and Lance - thanks, hope to see you guys in Nanaimo!

    -Aaron

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  8. ~bMay 1, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Hey Guys! Stopped by to say goodbye to Julie & Matt and they pointed out that your slip was empty...sad for us, great for you! Don't forget to save s/v Osprey an anchoring spot next to you guys somewhere south of the equator! Fair winds and great adventures! Brian & Richard, s/v Osprey.

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  9. Brian LounsberryMay 1, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    SO excited for you guys. We'll be thinking of you everyday. Jake calls you frequently from his kitchen.

    Sail away!

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  10. smooshyMay 2, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Awesome! Have a great adventure! And may the wind and seas be at your back.

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  11. Robert SalnickMay 2, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Congratulations!

    Fair winds and following seas folks!

    bob
    s/v Eolian

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  12. Angela - S/V GhostMay 3, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Congratulations you guys! Have a great trip and hope our paths cross in the future!

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