Getting ready....

So today we are getting the boat ready for the passage. The big news is that Bill sold the dinghy. We have had lots of problems with it this season and it has been a constant thorn in our side. So... instead of hauling and mounting the motor on board, getting the dinghy out of the water and cleaning the bottom, deflating it, and then stuffing it in a bag to strap onto the aft deck - we found someone to buy it. We will get something in the States when we are back (a lighter motor so it is easy when we have to beach the dinghy, a hard bottom so it is easy to clean, etc.)

We also went to Cash - and - Carry (another Costco/Sam's/BJ's - like place) and got a lot of water, diet coke, paper towels, and wine. We got a case and a half of Santa Margarita pinot grigio (our favorite) to bring back with us because it is about 50% cheaper here! I also got my ferry ticket from Road Town to St. Thomas for Saturday. We still have a few more things to do before the rally party tonight.

There are 21 boats that are doing the trip from Tortola to Bermuda. Just like the Caribbean 1500, each boat will have a tracking device so we will be able to see exactly where Bill, Cindy, and Al are each day. Pretty cool.

The link to the site (for tracking, pictures, etc.) is: http://www.carib1500.com/ac/index.htm