Through September it seemed we spent every fine evening and weekend sailing around Kennebecasis Island. On every circuit the atmosphere became more and more melancholy. It was clear to me that this sombre mood was deeper than the feeling that the end of a fine sailing season would normally generate.
During the final trip, the First Mate and Crew explained the situation. As foreigners to our beautiful maritime shores they were no longer welcome and their visas would not be renewed. They would be forced back to their own more tempestuous and overcrowded island on the other side of a great ocean. They said they would soon have to say farewell, but that I would sail on with some new and kindly crew. They told me that they loved me very much and were grateful to me for sharing those long, warm summer days on the Saint John River.
We are so sorry to read this and had been wondering about seeing the Sailmaker up for sale after such fine adventures. So sad to see you go. We are posting your ad on the website and hope that you can find a new owner soon. You are always welcome to join us on the Bluenote should you make it back this way again.
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Leslie and Dave
Hi, talked to you once this summer on your dock @ rkyc, saw your boat was listed you had mentioned. Wondering if she has not sold yet, or if you would sell the motor mount/and hardware separately
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