Connections

This week we have been making connections with new and old cruising friends.

On Tuesday night we met Greg and Melissa Davids of SV Pura Vida at Trader Vic's which is just down the street from Emery Cove Marina. We were introduced to Greg and Melissa by Peter and Ginger of SV Marcy. They had cruised together in Mexico. As it turns out, SV Pura Vida is a Hylas 47, which is essentially the same boat as Windarra but a little newer. We had many things in common and had an evening full of conversation. They are liveaboards at the Berkeley Marina which is just down the road from us. We hope to get together with them in the future.

On Wendesday night we met with Pete and Sue of SV Kiapa. As you remember we saw Kiapa across from Jack London Square on Oct. 10. We met over at their boat, which is a 52' catamaran. The last time we saw them was in Seattle a few years ago when they were just taking delivery of Kiapa and on their shakedown cruise up to Desolation Sound. It was great to catch up. They are nannies for their granddaughter while their son is attending graduate school at Berkeley and their daughter-in-law is working. It was a fun evening and we also saw the first game of the World Series as they are Giants fans.

The cruising community is a group of nomads that span the globe. We may met in one location and then not see each other for several years, but we are able to pick up are friendship where we left off, exchanging experiences and information about places we have been or hope to visit in the future. It is a dynamic community and one that we enjoy very much.

No worries,

SV Windarra