menzies
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Looks like a lot of interest.
The reason that I suggested the 2021 time frame was two fold. First, to get the conversation started on what it takes to make an Abaco trip successful and allow folks to get their boat prepared - which for some could take some investment, and allowing that investment over a nice period would be helpful. They may also need to plan on positioning.
Secondly, it is our 40 year anniversary in July of next year so we are looking to take Sonas over to Hope Town, put her on a ball, and then renting a big house ashore for the family to celebrate with us for the week of the anniversary. So for us, 2020 is out for a trip starting in the spring. It will be a June - August cruise.
I am off to Ireland for a month in July (Open golf at Royal Portrush and family visits), but after we get back early August I will start the process of planning and asking for some volunteers for a planning committee.
I saw a comment about the responsibility of leading such a flotilla. The aim here is not about a person or group leading, it is about getting people together, traveling together and allowing flexibility once over there for people to do what they want when they want. Most of the work will be information and initial crossing. So I do not see me or any group being "responsible" for other boats, but rather maximizing the safety, sense of security and enjoyment of the group.
An example would be communicating when people would be looking to return (after two weeks, a month, longer) and allowing them to buddy boat back as well.
Stay tuned.
The reason that I suggested the 2021 time frame was two fold. First, to get the conversation started on what it takes to make an Abaco trip successful and allow folks to get their boat prepared - which for some could take some investment, and allowing that investment over a nice period would be helpful. They may also need to plan on positioning.
Secondly, it is our 40 year anniversary in July of next year so we are looking to take Sonas over to Hope Town, put her on a ball, and then renting a big house ashore for the family to celebrate with us for the week of the anniversary. So for us, 2020 is out for a trip starting in the spring. It will be a June - August cruise.
I am off to Ireland for a month in July (Open golf at Royal Portrush and family visits), but after we get back early August I will start the process of planning and asking for some volunteers for a planning committee.
I saw a comment about the responsibility of leading such a flotilla. The aim here is not about a person or group leading, it is about getting people together, traveling together and allowing flexibility once over there for people to do what they want when they want. Most of the work will be information and initial crossing. So I do not see me or any group being "responsible" for other boats, but rather maximizing the safety, sense of security and enjoyment of the group.
An example would be communicating when people would be looking to return (after two weeks, a month, longer) and allowing them to buddy boat back as well.
Stay tuned.
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