Yes, it's true, Ventura is now in somebody else's hands. In a fit of feeling overwhelmed by all the STUFF I have, (8 boats) I put Ventura up for sale. Just over 24 hours later she gone. Weird.
I don't agree with the saying that the two best days for any sailor are first, the day he buys his boat, then second, the day he sells it. It was not a great day or feeling to see the boat being driven away on it's trailer. We went thru a bit together in a short time. Each of us came close to ending our days. It was a rough day for both of us, but we each returned to the water and are here still. We each have a good story to tell from it.
I think that some young boys are going to be the new captains of Ventura, there fathers will be crew. I never got her name painted on, only penciled in, and I kind of hope the boys pick a name for her that makes the boat even more their own, though I do think that VENTURA is a pretty great name.
Now what?
Sail the skiff? Paddle the kayaks? Row the pram? Get the Bristol in order and launch her? That sounds almost too good to be true. It has been so long, too long since I have sailed that boat. She really is the boat. She got me thru some allot.
Well what ever is next, as long as it's 'messing about' it should be good.
Best wishes and fair winds to the new owners of VENTURA.
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