This week Lady Slipper waved a fond farewell to Fairhaven and traveled to Newport, Rhode Island to join the NARC rally to the Caribbean.
In Newport, Captain Doug has welcomed new crew aboard. Get to know the new crew members on the About page of this website.
(https://www.ladyslippersailing.com/about for those of you using the app)
From the NARC rally website:
The 1500-mile NARC started in 2000 when Schmitt organized 10 skippers and crew from his Offshore Passage Opportunities program to move a fleet of Swans from Newport, R.I. to the French side of St. Maarten in the Caribbean. With a departure date set for Newport in the Fall, he decided to invite other boats to join in an organized rally and has organized the annual passage ever since.
Currently, the rally is scheduled to leave Newport on Sunday, October 30.
Excellent! Enjoy the much anticipated Atlantic leg!!
Safe travels! Ocean sailing! It's great to have a group going to watch out and lend a hand if needed. Will be following your adventure...
Safe travels. May the winds be fair and the sea kind. Look forward to following your journey.
Fair winds and safe passage Doug. Will be watching you and learning more for my trip from your experiences.
Bon voyage! Safe travels and look forward to following your journey! Keep posting! Love from Kris, Tim, Tessa, Mia & Daisy