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Shawn, Andy and Denis prepared to depart on the Spirit of Adventure
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Continued from page 10 experience than in the company of
2 experienced professional sailors
Over the next couple of days, we
on a proven boat with established
had perfect sailing conditions, and
safety systems. The training
the odd storm system gave us a
and experience this trip offered,
refreshing freshwater rinse. Using
together with the opportunity of a
the satellite phone, I was able to
lifetime, made the registration fee
send a message to my wife with our
a bargain in my mind. The other
ETA. She and some close friends
sailors on this journey were a
flew to Antigua to greet us and
fabulous group of men. Each of us
spend the rest of the week together Smooth Sailing. Submitted Photo
had a different story and motivation
on the island.
for this adventure. Some had very
Derek was at the helm early on little sailing experience but a joy
day 9 when he spotted the mountains for adventure; others had completed
of Antigua. “GPS is a wonderful previous trips with Derek in his
thing,” he remarked. This was the Open 60 Spirit of Canada. Our
first sight of land throughout the common link was a desire to learn
entire journey – it made me think and challenge ourselves. Despite the
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