We departed Charleston, SC early on Wednesday, April 21st after convincing our friend Phil Rose to step aboard. The three of us covered 619nm over 4 1/2 days, a slower trip than hoped due to lighter winds than expected. We sailed into Narragansett Bay late on Sunday, April 25th wet, cold and very thirsty.
Overall it was a fun passage, thanks to Phil, that included several sail changes and exciting sea life sightings; sea turtles, several pods of dolphins, and whales including what may have been the largest whale I have ever seen. We were also visited by feathered friends on three separate occasions seeking respite and a free ride closer to shore. For me the trip highlight occurred while we were all sitting on deck a good distance offshore at 1342hrs on Friday. A fighter jet flew down close to buzz us and tilted its wing in a "hello" gesture. It was an incredibly exhilarating experience!
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