REFLECTIONS on a SIMPLER LIFE

REFLECTIONS on a SIMPLER LIFE

Mar 21, 2016 | Flotsam

 

Hi all.  Several months ago we were asked to submit an article for the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Spring 2016 edition of The Port Hole.  The piece entitled “Reflections on a Simpler Life”, highlights our adventure aboard R.E.D. last summer.

We are proud to finally be able to share it with you in its entirety in both French and English as it appeared in the April 2016 edition of Canadian Yachting and L’Escale

We hope you enjoy.

 

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HERMIONE

HERMIONE

Jul 5, 2015 | Flotsam

Just when we thought that we had reached the pinnacle of our adventure,

sailing past the Statue of Liberty

in the heart of New York City….

We had known the Hermione would be in New York

(you can read more about her here)

and hoped we would be able to see her

but when we came across the opportunity to join the flotilla

for the Independence Day celebration,

we jumped at the chance.

145 boats participated

R.E.D. was listed as #100

and as far as we could tell

we were the only Canadian boat.

I hope the following pictures
will give you a hint of her magnificence…

 

Captain did a superb job of positioning us amongst the others…
At times it wasn’t easy as the waters were rough
and there was constant jockeying for the best place.
We had to keep within a designated perimeter of Hermione
and none were allowed to move past her bow,
otherwise it was a nautical free-for-all.
…Francois flew his Royal Canadian Artillery Flag with pride…
…we all passed under the Verrazano Bridge…
…past the Statue of Liberty…
…and the Freedom Tower…
…there were pirates…
…and musicians…
(this French woman held the tiller between her legs while playing beautiful
French tunes on her accordian)
…at noon there was a fly-past…
…and fire boat displays…
…so many beautiful ships participated…
…security was fierce…
After 2 hours the parade ended
and we let R.E.D. do what she was meant to do..
sail.
Back on Staten Island we settled in to the evening fireworks…

A day we will remember always!