The best way to use our Andalucia

One of the great things about owning a sailboat is sharing the fun with others. Finally having the boat back in our home waters and repaired, reminded us of this as we took our grandkids ‘down to the boat’. As Grandparents, you are always a little apprehensive about whether kids will like it or not. Take a look at their faces and we shouldn’t have worried.
Just look at the fear on Tommy and Nathan faces while at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club, Memorial weekend.

Tommy facing his “fears” Nathan never smiles!!




And of course, Morgan is always a big smile when being allowed “junk” food by Mom & Dad (aka Michele and Tom)

The first actual sailing adventure took place mid June with Son Tim and his wife Barbara with grandchildren Madison, Conner and Andrew in tow. As you can see, they were holding on for dear life while on the high seas.

Look out for that little boat out there!
















I know Andrew had a good time and learned a few knots as well.

Even Tim with over 30 years knowing the Andalucía was in wonder on how much it has changed. Even the smile on his face hasn’t changed much from the first time he went up the old mast in 1978.

On both occasions, it let us know fixing the Andalucía was not an option as you can see we would have disappointed more than just us.