Second Wind has left us and is off to take its new captain and crew onto their own adventures. We wish them fair winds and following seas.
We’ve certainly enjoyed almost a decade with the sturdy motorsailer and the places that she took us. We will remember the friends and good times we had as she carried us on our adventures up and down the eastern seaboard and Bahamas from our home base on the Chesapeake. The priceless sunsets and evening tranquility as dolphins protectively patrolled our anchorage. It was a great way to spend the first part of our retirement as we pursued our dream of literally sailing off into the sunset six years ago.
While it’s sad to leave an old friend we hope it opens up opportunities for the next phase of our retirement. Perhaps boat chartering adventures on far away seas to distant shores? Please give your suggestions and we’ll start planning!
Frying Pan shoals as seen from Captain’s Quarters on Bald Head Island
One Curiosity
What are the odds that one particular boat could be owned by three people all with an uncommon first name? There are only currently about 30, 000 people with this name in the United States. That’s less than .01% of the population. Yet all of the unrelated owners of Second Wind had the given name Walter. So what are the odds? Please leave your guess in the comments below.
the laughing pirates 
Best wishes to the new owners and fair winds to the Second Wind. Thank you Captain and your able First Mate to share some of your adventures with Carol and I. We wish you well on your new adventures and look forward to hearing about them. Take care, see you soon!
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