October 19th to the 25th Annopolis

Nana and Nandad really enjoyed our trip to Annapolis. We spent the full day Wednesday 23 rd reviewing the boats systems and took a wonderful short cruise out on the bay. We have arranged for a short haul, survey and sea trial Friday Nov 1st after which our final decision will be made. 


We took the time on Thursday to take a walking  tour at the Naval Academy which was truly amazing. To watch the parade of over 4000 midshipmen in formation at lunch time was quite the sight. An amazing facility and well worth the visit.

Friday 25th finds us back on IE and packing things away. She had her decks scrubbed while we were away and the teak looks 👍 . We will take her up to Cortez on Sunday when she will be hauled out to have her bottom 🧽 . Nana and Nandad will return to MA on Monday for 🎃👏

IE 2019 to 2020 adventures begin Oct 9th

Nana and Nandad return to IE at SYC after a wonderful sailing season in RI on Lambay⛵️IE has had some nice detailed work on her topside so is looking pretty good. The engine continues to be an issue with the mechanic working diligently to get it up and running. In the meantime Nana and Nandad are enjoying all that Sarasota has to offer and lots of social gatherings at the club. The weather is perfect 👌 and we are happy that the air conditioning is working however most evenings brings a light gentle breeze.

On Thursday 10th Nana and Nandad went to The Shore over on Longboat Key. It is right on the water beside Mar Vista. It was the perfect evening, with the almost 🌕 full moon visible from our table and a sighting of the International Space Station really capped our evening. I believe it might have been the all female astronauts👏

Friday, Saturday and Sunday were spent enjoying the new poolside bar & grille at the club, strolling 🚶‍♀️ down St Armand’s circle, riding our bikes and playing Bocce. A wonderful evening and dinner at Jeff/Laurel’s lovely home on Longboat Key.

Monday through Friday mechanic still working on IE. Nana is keeping herself busy with 🧘‍♀️, book club, ⛳️, beach, listening to podcasts and reading. Nandad is learning to be very patient and while being available for the mechanic he is catching up on Brexit. On Tuesday Nana and Nandad finally decided to make reservations to return to Annapolis to take another look at a boat - more to follow! On Friday the difficult decision was made to put IE on the market. 

Saturday 19th lots of wind and rain. All the boats are bouncing around on the slips and all deck hands are diligently keeping a watchful eye on the docks.