The Southman Cometh - 30/04/2015

And the journey has begun!

Yesterday afternoon, Legacy left her home shores in Chaguramas for Antigua. It was a monumental occasion, with a small crowd gathering on Crews Inn docks to see the boat leave. We were even paid special visits by Harold and Kwailan La Borde, the Coast Guard, the Marine Pilots and even the Express newspaper! It was wonderful to see all the support from so many different people. I would like to thank anyone who wished the crew well on their journey, and I'm sure everyone was glad to see some good news in the papers for once! 

The last update we received from the boat was this morning, the new stove is working well as they were cooking breakfast when Chris spoke to her. They should be sailing through the Grenadines about now (mid-day 01/05/2015), with moderate conditions of 15-18 knots and 1.5 metre swells.

We wish them a safe journey en route to Antigua and I humbly ask that everyone keeps the crew in their prayers as the make this historical journey. 

Sean organizes a couple fishing
 lines for the journey

Final preparations happening below in the cabin

The den mothers and marketing team meet to discuss meals and travel dates

The captain talks about his final communications plans

A future generation of sailors 

A pilot boat and fellow sailor meets the boat
to escort her to the first Bocas

A family friend even came to see
 Legacy sail off the North coast

Reggie gives his final departure speech and thanks all our supporters

More people than expected gathered to see her off

One last group shot before cast off!

All lines off and away they go

Finally casting off shore lines 

Friends escorting her out 

And she sails out the channel and off into the sunset